It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday spirit is in the air and Christmas shopping is in full swing. There are so many unique shops all throughout Jefferson County, TN that make it easy to find a one-of-a-kind gift. Many of these stores also have online shopping options and curbside pick-up, making it easy and convenient to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. The holidays are a busy time, so to make your life easier we have compiled a list of holiday shopping gems located in Dandridge, White Pine, Jefferson City, and New Market.
TREASURES FROM THE PAST
Jefferson County is over 200 years old and is rich in both history and antique stores! Antiques stores are especially great for holiday shopping if you have a family member or friend who loves history or has a classic taste in furniture and decorations. You never know—you might even find that one collector’s item that your particular someone has been keen to add to their collection!
Check out these antique stores while you are staying in Jefferson County:
White Swan Antiques in Dandridge
Farm House Antiques in Jefferson City
Possum Creek Antiques in White Pine
UNIQUE BOUTIQUES
Do you have a friend or someone in your family with a unique sense of style? If so, a boutique will be the perfect place for your holiday shopping this year. The apparel found in boutiques is often one-of-a-kind, high quality, and can’t be found anywhere else. For your stylish friends, a piece of clothing or an accessory that they’ve never seen before will be the best holiday gift you could give them.
These little treasure troves are a must during your holiday shopping spree in Jefferson County:
Ada Bea’s Boutique in Jefferson City
Pete’s Boutique in Jefferson City
GENERAL (BUT NOT BASIC) STORES
Why not take a step back in time and do your holiday shopping? You can do just that by visiting one of the many general stores in Jefferson County. These stores show you what shopping used to be like back before big name stores popped up. You can find everything from food items and apparel to decorations and more. Many of the items in our general stores are made locally, which means you’ll be supporting local small businesses while also buying items that are unique to our area.
Here are a few of the old-fashioned general stores you should visit during your stay:
Dandridge Mercantile in Dandridge
Piedmont General Store in Dandridge
Smoky Mountain Mercantile in White Pine
Ma & Pa’s General Store in White Pine
S & H Discount Shopping in Jefferson City
ESPECIALLY SPECIALTY SHOPS
Do you have a friend or family member who is really into crafts or handmade items? Stop by a specialty shop to get them something they can use for their favorite hobby or to use around their home. Show your special someone how well you know them by getting them a holiday gift that they will enjoy using throughout the year.
For the crafty friend or knitting fanatic on your list, pick up a holiday gift from Appalachian Yarn Company. Located in New Market, this specialty shop sells yarn and roving made from alpaca fleece, most of which is sheared at the company’s own farm, Steward Heritage Farm, located right here in Jefferson County. You can buy anything your friends or family members could need for their crocheting or knitting hobby, including yarn, roving, needles, and hooks. They also sell incredibly soft scarves and socks made from alpaca wool.
Luna’s Farmhouse is a shopping treat where you’re sure to find a gift for everyone on your list. From home décor to designer bags to specialty seasonal pillows and art, there is so much to choose from in this little gem of a shop in Downtown Dandridge. You might just find something for everyone on your list and something for yourself too!
White Pine Used Books in White Pine is known for their wide selection of interesting reads in all genres, from murder mysteries to self-help books. Not only do they have an extensive used book collection but also have new books, games, puzzles and movies! If you know a bookworm, a good book will always make for a great gift.
If you work up an appetite during your holiday shopping spree, stop by D&S gifts and more! Grab a slice of pizza and some wings or a scoop of ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth and continue your gift hunt in the connected gift shop. This fun store has unique jewelry, seasonal and year-round décor, wall art, and giftable food items.
Christmas at the Creek has all the holiday decorations you need to get your house ready for Christmas festivities! If you’re a Tennessee fan, you’re in luck—Christmas at the Creek carries UT themed holiday décor and pieces you can leave out all year to celebrate the Volunteers. They also carry pillows, kitchenware, candles, art, and more!
SHOP LIKE A LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WHEN YOU VISIT JEFFERSON COUNTY, TN
When you shop locally you not only find some amazing one-of-a-kind gifts, but you’re also supporting a family, a neighbor, and a friend. There are so many great places to shop for holiday gifts on the beautiful Lakeside of the Smokies, from old-fashioned general stores to quaint boutiques and everything in between. You never know what treasures you might find in these small-town shops.
Find out more about these shops and others in the area on theSHOP page of our website. For more information about Jefferson County and to find out all the best places to EAT, STAY, and PLAY while you’re here, fill out our online form to request a free vacation guide!