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What a great place! I could have spent hours in here. Billy is so friendly. And he remembered my friend who visited there months ago. What a friendly place. I'll be back when our renovations are finished to bring home a few treasures.
I've gotta clump Phillips in with the whole strip. All in all the shopping is quaint. The food is fun, and the experience is awesome. Like walking into Mayberry. And Barney Fife might actually be there to greet ya.
This store had great vignettes. I feel like they made the most of their space. What I mean is that their displays were more like museum staging and featured action-oriented scenes. Also, they built 'up' and put goods on display way up high to make effective use of the high ceilings. It was refreshing. Most of the other antique stores here get stuck on just piling vintage items on desks and shelves and forget about building 'up' like this. It was also not refreshing because something dingy or damp smelling made me have to leave for some fresh air.
Interesting place to say the least, historic, nostalgic, old and a little claustrophobic are a few descriptions that come to mind. Unfortunately visiting Bell Buckle on a Monday can be a little disappointing since half the shops are closed, but then again the tourists have come and gone so the shops that are opened for business are much less crowded than they normally would be I am told. We walked into this shop and immediately got the vibe of what life could of been like a hundred years earlier although I think it was probably a little better organized and a little less cramped and void of most of the items on display here back then. The owner greeted us with a big smile and a history lesson on this store and of the area in and around Bell Buckle so that was somewhat interesting and by the sounds of it less annoying than some of the experiences others have conveyed. Maneuvering through the narrow aisles was somewhat of a challenge I can image what this place must be like on a busy day when there are more than a half dozen customers / tourist inside, I got more of the feeling that I was touring a museum than shopping for treasures I'm really surprised he doesn't charge admission. As intriguing as this place is I really didn't find anything that jumped out at me or made me reach for my wallet, like any museum it was educational and I enjoyed the 20 minutes I spent here so that about all I have to say about my experience here. I don't know if this is the type of place that turns over its inventory very fast since most of the things on display have been here for decades so it's kinda like been here done that now it's time to move on...
3 years ago
We stopped by Phillips General Store in Bell Buckle, TN after touring the George Dickel Distillery in Tullahoma, TN. The place was jam-packed with antiques, collectibles, books, toys, and scented Christmas Santa candles that last 175 hours. When I say packed, it was floor to ceiling with narrow walkways. The proprietor was extremely cordial and helpful. I picked up an old paperback songbook entitled 'Christmas Carols.' It was about thirty pages with classic illustrations and beautiful hymns and songs. It was priced extremely low considering the age and condition. To the Mayor of Bell Buckle: I would add that the restrooms are insufficient and in poor condition for the volume of shoppers that come to your small town. The restrooms in most stores were non-existent, the cafe at the far right end had closed one of there restrooms for storage, and employees use only, and the towns public restrooms were nasty. Someone from the State Public Health office needs to make a trip to Bell Buckle and do an inspection. Follow me on Yelp, for more hidden gems and local favorites. read more
6 years ago
What a great place! I could have spent hours in here. Billy is so friendly. And he remembered my friend who visited there months ago. What a friendly place. I'll be back when our renovations are finished to bring home a few treasures. read more
8 years ago
I've gotta clump Phillips in with the whole strip. All in all the shopping is quaint. The food is fun, and the experience is awesome. Like walking into Mayberry. And Barney Fife might actually be there to greet ya. read more
11 years ago
This store had great vignettes. I feel like they made the most of their space. What I mean is that their displays were more like museum staging and featured action-oriented scenes. Also, they built 'up' and put goods on display way up high to make effective use of the high ceilings. It was refreshing. Most of the other antique stores here get stuck on just piling vintage items on desks and shelves and forget about building 'up' like this. It was also not refreshing because something dingy or damp smelling made me have to leave for some fresh air. read more
Interesting place to say the least, historic, nostalgic, old and a little claustrophobic are a few descriptions that come to mind. Unfortunately visiting Bell Buckle on a Monday can be a little disappointing since half the shops are closed, but then again the tourists have come and gone so the shops that are opened for business are much less crowded than they normally would be I am told. We walked into this shop and immediately got the vibe of what life could of been like a hundred years earlier although I think it was probably a little better organized and a little less cramped and void of most of the items on display here back then. The owner greeted us with a big smile and a history lesson on this store and of the area in and around Bell Buckle so that was somewhat interesting and by the sounds of it less annoying than some of the experiences others have conveyed. Maneuvering through the narrow aisles was somewhat of a challenge I can image what this place must be like on a busy day when there are more than a half dozen customers / tourist inside, I got more of the feeling that I was touring a museum than shopping for treasures I'm really surprised he doesn't charge admission. As intriguing as this place is I really didn't find anything that jumped out at me or made me reach for my wallet, like any museum it was educational and I enjoyed the 20 minutes I spent here so that about all I have to say about my experience here. I don't know if this is the type of place that turns over its inventory very fast since most of the things on display have been here for decades so it's kinda like been here done that now it's time to move on... read more
4 years ago
I could have spent hours in this store. My husband kept me grounded in the fact that we had lunch reservations to make--so I couldn't over-indulge. The store is put together very thoughtfully and meticulously. The owner certainly has an artistic eye, and it makes the shopping experience here magical. There's an eclectic blend of antiques and funky, handmade items. I enjoyed the holiday and color-coordinated grouping of objects. And the sparkles. The prices were also very, very reasonable. I walked out with a bag full of unusual, cool things and only spent 30 bucks. Well worth it! Among my treasures were a bag of tiny pumpkins, several garden-themed handmade sachets, and a spool of flower garland. I am looking forward to another road trip to Bell Buckle to explore more of this enchanting store. read more
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