Thanks USA TODAY for pointing out that SIX of Knoxville, Tennessees TOP TEN Shopping Destinations are on and around Historic Market Square, Knoxville! Shoppers will be delighted with the specialty shops and marketplaces scattered around Knoxville. Join in the KEEP KNOXVILLE SCRUFFY ! campaign by buying local. For souvenirs and gifts, Nothing Too Fancy offers a variety of t-shirts with various Knoxville slogans on them, while Earth To Old City has a collection of soaps, stylish lamps, and trinkets. Bliss boutique has a large selection of locally-designed clothes and home decor items... Knoxville is also home to the Market Square Farmers Market (a great places to pick up fruits, vegetables, and artisan crafts, cheeses, and meats from local farmers and craftsman)... Book stores and music stores are becoming a rarity in the internet age, but Union Ave Books and Disc Exchange are two thriving stores worth a visit... Mast General Store is an old-fashioned shopping hub selling everything from toys and candy to sports and camping equipment. This iconic store has become a must see and has established itself throughout Tennessee and North Carolina... 10) Union Ave Books Forget Amazon for a minute and shop local! 9) Nostalgia This award-winning store is the self-proclaimed vintique market. 8) East Tennessee Farmers Associations (Farm Markets) the Knoxville Farmers Market and the Oak Ridge Farmers Market (these are different than the Market Square Farmers Market) 7) Mast General Store The store sells everything from clothing, vintage Coke bottles (and other nostalgic items,)dolls, toys, luggage, and outdoor gear. Stock up on your favorite old-fashioned candy, or fill the kitchen cupboard with artisan-style baking ingredients, homemade dressings, sauces, syrups and more. 6) Bliss This Knoxville-based specialty store has been growing since opening their first designer outlet in 2003. 5) Earth to Old City This zen-like store makes gift buying easy. The selection is broad and well chosen, with gorgeous photographic art. Youll also find t-shirts, posters, books, toys, handmade pottery, jewelry, and some unique items for the garden. The store has some amazing soaps (and it smells great when you walk in), as well as fun decor items like hanging lamps that are perfect for a college dorm room. 4) Nothing Too Fancy In addition to the clever name, Nothing Too Fancy gets a nod for working with local artists in a number of their products. They specialize in super-soft, vintage-inspired t-shirts. 3) Disc Exchange In a world of iTunes and mp3s, this record store is a true gem that is still going strong 2) Market Square Farmers Market On Wednesdays and Saturdays, Market Square hums even more than usual with the farmers market. Everything at the market is produced by vendors in the East Tennessee region, including salsas, chocolates, coffee, artisan crafts, fruits, and vegetables. 1) Southern Market More than 15 years ago, Southern Market was inspired by the idea of specialty shops lining the streets of Knoxville, and has blossomed into a unique destination for shoppers -- Amy Nolan 10best/destinations/tennessee/knoxville/shopping/best-shopping/
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