We all know the internet has made holiday shopping easier than ever, but there is something special about visiting locally owned stores in search of that perfect gift for the one you love. Surprise your people with unique jewelry pieces and home decor. Show pride for our city with pillows, plates and ornaments. Just need a few stocking stuffers? Get those locally too.
This year, shop with intention. Invest your money in the community where you live by supporting independent business owners, regional artists and local creators.
Here are our favorite finds for all kinds from Back Porch Mercantile, Dandy Lions and Rala.
Back Porch Mercantile
Able Floating Necklace, $48; Able Celine Stud Earrings, $38 from Back Porch Mercantile
Blessing Beads by the Sercy Studio, $32 each from Back Porch Mercantile
Barr Co. Bubble Elixir, $34.95 from Back Porch Mercantile
There's No Place Like Knoxville, $42.50 from Back Porch Mercantile
Merry Knoxville Christmas ornaments, $15.95 each
The Nutcracker by BabyLit, $9.99 from Back Porch Mercantile
Peace Love Joy bath bombs by Musee, $26.25 from Back Porch Mercantile
Voluspa White Cypress Coconut Wax Candle, $22.50 for 5.5 ounces; $16.25 for 1.8 ounces from Back Porch Mercantile
Dandy Lions
Asheville Mix Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn, $8.95 from Dandy Lions
Hand-Cast Pewter 14-Ounce Double Old Fashioned glass, $16.50 from Dandy Lions
enewton Signature Cross Studs in matte gold, $40; Signature Bead Gold Bracelets, $28-78 each from Dandy Lions
Etta B Pottery Nativity medium plate, $62.50 from Dandy Lions
Quotes on reclaimed wood, $48.50 from Dandy Lions
Etta B Pottery City Plate, $75 from Dandy Lions
Santa Barbara Design Studio Leather Pet Tag, $8.50 each from Dandy Lions
Hand-cast Pewter 12-ounce Pilsner glass, $16.50
Hand-cast Pewter 21-ounce Stemless Wine glass, $16.50
Rala
Paris Woodhull Illustration Bandana, $28 from Rala
Brian Pittman's Surprise Envelope Cathedrals
Brian Pittman's Cathedral Drawings, 5x7, $65 each
Cold Gold earrings, $18-$22 each from Rala
JFG Coffee Print by Camp Nevernice, $36 from Rala
Appalachian Trail Puzzle by True South Puzzle Company, $24.95 from Rala
What Would Dolly Do? Canvas Tote, $24.95 from Rala