Knoxville Mom and Pop
The words Knoxville Mom and Pop give me a warm and fuzzy feeling every time I hear or experience them. They're like baseball and apple pie; they're fireworks on the 4th of July; they are the American Dream personified.
Mom and Pop need every break they can get -- including people talking, reading, and thinking more about them, and of course, people patronizing their businesses.
That's the main reason for this site, and especially for this page.
Thanks for supporting Mom and Pop in Knoxville. Enjoy!
Knoxville Mom and Pop Spotlight
Young Chefs Academy
This is another great Knoxville mom and pop article that incorporates a love for children into a thriving business. Don't miss this story about the three sisters who own and run Knoxville's Young Chefs Academy
Read the full article about the Young Chefs Academy here.
Pratt's Country Store
Pratt's Country Store is a thriving mom and pop grocery in North-Knoxville's Fountain City.
Our review mentions a few of the goodies that you can find there during this peak growing season, and some of the staples, too.
Though we no longer live in North Knoxville, we still go out of our way to shop at Pratt's. The locally-grown groceries, plants and hospitality are so good, we just love to go back!
Sandbox Threads
This is a Knoxville Mom and Pop story with a twist...it's more like a 'father and son' business, really.
Sandbox Threads is a baby clothes e-business started by an entrepreneurial stay at home dad who saw an opportunity and grabbed it.
I think you'll like this stay at home dad - mom & pop business story!
The Golden Roast
Sonja F. Shared her favorite Knoxville Mom and Pop business with us recently: The Golden Roast.
"This Mom and Pop coffee buisness has been next to UT campus for over 10 years. (Long before the Starbucks came to town). Alan Ziegel, the owner, roasts his own beans. The majority of the coffee is organic, fair-trade, and delicious!"
825 Melrose Pl.
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 544-1004
If you haven't been before, we concur with Sonja that the coffee at the Golden Roast is excellent. This Mom and Pop is at the corner of Cumberland and 17th, and well-worth a stop.
The Spiceorium
The Spiceorium is a new mom and pop store in South Knoxville at 5901 Chapman Highway. They have fresh spices, herbs, tea and hot sauces, plus many of the acoutrements that go along with those groceries.
Folks in downtown and Seymour take note: you now have a great mom and pop business where you can get more of the good spices and herbs that you want, and it's only a few miles away from you, instead of having to go all the way to West Knoxville!
Read the full Mom and Pop story about the Spiceorium here.
What is your favorite Mom & Pop business, memory or experience? Perhaps you have a beloved proprietor who knows everyone by name and welcomes you like family to their establishment?
I believe that supporting Mom & Pop helps us keep our unique Southern hospitality, charm and flavor - which is one great way to differentiate ourselves from other cities that are vying for the same corporate factories, attractions, tourists, etc.
So tell our community which family-owned businesses in Knoxville you love, and what you love about them - you just might send your favorite M-n-P a little extra green!
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