Friendly Village Antique Mall, The 268 East Palmer Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-8200, Antique furniture, lamps, toys, glassware, pottery, and fine jewelry are among the collectibles that one can find at this wonderful, friendly antique mall. 

Old School Antique Mall Highway 441, Sylva, 828-586-8097, This antique mall is located in an old, historic school building and is situated at the gateway to the Smoky Mountains. A great variety of antiques and collectibles such as furniture, silver, figurines, pottery, textiles, toys, jewelry, china, porcelain, and much more are available.

Whistle Stop Antique Mall 1281 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-349-1600, Enjoy a full day of shopping in a unique shopping environment at this large mall complex that features over 30 specialty shops, as well as 50,000 square feet of antiques and 17,000 square feet of handmade crafts in the Artisans Center. If you find that you need to rest and refuel during your shopping exploration, there is also a cafe within the complex. 

Country Illustrations & Portraits 1804 Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-2385, Franklin native Dennis Deitz has been drawing sketches of country life for over 25 years.  more...

Holland Art Work 60 Cook Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-349-9302, Offers a unique collection of artwork by Franklin artist Phillip D Holland. Also donates pictures to the Childrens' Miracle Network and other organizations in the area by Phillip D Holland. 

Michael M. Rogers Gallery 1511 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-6709, This gallery features lush, bucolic watercolours and prints by Franklin artist Michael M. Rogers. The works capture the changing beauty and mystery of the mountains and landscapes of Western North Carolina. 

Naturally Yours - Christy M. Barber 19 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-332-0047, Features the watercolor artwork of Christy Barber including original watercolors, prints, notecards and more.

Portrait Legacies 1480 Mica City Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-9454, Cynthia Cochran Kinard captures moments that will last a lifetime with the stroke of a brush. Watercolors are her medium of choice for individual, corporate, family, posthumous, children, and character portraits. more...

Work of Art 115 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-5832, Art supplies, custom framing, silk flowers, and unique gifts are among the items and services offered by this art store that also features an onsite pottery workshop. 

Books Unlimited 60 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-7942, A wide selection of new books are available at this bookstore that also carries a large variety of cards, posters, and gift items. 

Bear Prints 422 East Palmer Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-5494, Specializing in original screen-printed designed T-shirts and sweatshirts for adults and children, this clothing store offers designs that cover a wide range of subjects including animals, flowers, patriotic themes, inspirational themes, landscapes, seasonal themes, sports, and Native American designs. 

Twins' Shop 8 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-3221, This clothing boutique features high quality apparel for Missy and Juniors plus carries an array of accessories and gifts. A bridal registry is available. 

Ann's Needle & Hook Depot 495 Depot Street, Franklin, NC 28744, 828-524-9626, You'll find all of the tools, fabrics, and supplies you'll need for activities such as rug making, quilting, and doll making at this craft and hobby supply store. 

Oldtown Crafts 23 Lotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-349-0043, Specializing in handmade local crafts, this craft shop features beautiful handmade gourds, quilts, pottery, baskets, wood items, Appalachian music, homemade jellies, honey, stained glass, and much more.

Sew Creative 91 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-5221, A complete sewing and quilting center that offers a wide variety of materials and equipment for all of your sewing and quilting needs plus offers sales and service of sewing machines. Various classes are available. 

Sophisticut Hair Salon & Day Spa 312 Depot Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-2419, This hair salon and day spa is the largest full service salon in Western North Carolina and features a professional beauty salon, a tanning salon, massage therapy services, and a full range of day spa services. 

People's Department Store 35 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-3115, Friendly and courteous service is the specialty of this large department store that carries a wide array of clothing and shoes for the whole family. 

Colonial Florist and Gifts 667 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-6311, An upscale florist shop that offers a large selection of fresh flowers and plants, beautiful floral arrangements, candles, gourmet and fruit baskets, greeting cards, and unique gifts. 

Designs By Carol Located in the Whistle Stop Mall, 828-342-0280, Call Carol for all of your flower needs. She'll make arrangements for birthdays, mother's day, valentine's day and all other special occasions.

Country Creek Furniture & Gifts 2142 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, Across From Movie Theater, 828-524-9377, A complete selection of rustic and log furniture is available at this furniture store that offers farm dining room sets, barstools, sofas, rockers, hutches, bedroom sets, accessories, and many more high quality home furnishings. 

Watauga Creek 25 Setser Branch Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-7881, A manufacturer of retail Western, Southern, and cabin furniture and accessories that feature excellent craftsmanship in all of the leather upholstered and wood furnishings that are on display. more... 

Earth Magic 460 Garden Lane, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-5663, Cozy and quaint garden shop that carries a wide range of organic herb plants, garden inspired gifts, and dish gardens plus offers horticulture and gardening classes throughout the year. 

Perry's Water Garden 191 Leatherman Gap Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-3264, One of the largest aquatic plant nurseries in the world, this unique nursery has a large variety of plants, many of which were developed and patented by the nursery's expert, Perry D. Slocum. They also carry a wide assortment of lotuses, water lilies, tropical plants, and equipment for your pond or pool. 

Gold City General Store 9410 Sylva Highway, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-3905, An array of lovely antiques, gifts, candles, T-shirts, toys, and much more are sold at this country general store that also offers Smoky Mountain gifts and crafts including private labled jams, jellies, and preserves.

Kountry Times General Store 147 Franklin Plaza, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-349-9973, This wonderful country general store carries a wide array of produces for the home and hearth including clocks, handmade crafts, unique gifts, fragrant potpourri and candles, votive candles, candle holders, and numerous accessories.

Lisa's Corner 1281 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, Whistle Stop Mall, 828-349-0890, A premier shopping venue in Franklin, this lovely gift shop carries a wide variety of beautiful items such as candles, chimes, collectibles, Christmas treasures, dolls, fragranced lotions, throws, decorative pieces, and shelf sitters. 

Primrose Lane 24 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-9258, A lovely gift shop that carries beautiful items such as candles, collectibles, silk floral wreaths, stationery, jewelry, tea pots, and specialty cups. A year round Christmas shop is also on site. 

Rosebud Cottage - Romantic Home Accents 125 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-2429, Rosebud Cottage is a "make you smile" gift shop. Its inventory includes new, vintage, antiques & collectibles including Rose collectibles, dishes & glassware, stationary, candles, vintage art, garden decor, Watkin's Vanilla and other one-of-a-kind finds.

Wallalieu Gap Gifts & Antiques 876 Wallalieu Gap Road, Franklin, NC 28763, Otto, 828-349-9552, You can find a wide range of antiques and gifts at this unique specialty store that carries items such as Crabtree & Evelyn products, Vera Bradley products, gardening accessories, Mexican pewter, Tiffany lamps, hammocks, Ariars wind chimes, and candles.

Chocolate Stop 8565 Sylva Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-5532, This wonderful gourmet specialty store specializes in a wide variety of fine, homemade gourmet chocolate candies plus features an onsite ice cream parlor.

Longevity Foods For Health 240 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-1087, Health food store staffed by naturopathic doctor, certified nutrionist, and organic gardner with over 15 years experience. Full line of vitamins, supplements, herbs, local organic produce, organic and free range meats, including emu, bison (buffalo), chicken, beef, eggs, frozen foods, bulk foods and herbs, groceries.

Mountainside Chocolates 8565 Sylva Road, Franklin, NC 28734, Located 5 Miles North of Franklin, 828-524-5532, 877-424-5532, Drost family recipes that date back to 1887 help create the scrumptious confections at Mountainside Chocolates. Truffles, fine chocolates, old-fashioned fudge, toffee, caramels, peanut brittle, and pralines are handmade using only the finest ingredients.  more...

Burglen's Natural Gems 5868 Sylva Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-9171, Stone and gem cutting and mounting services are offered at this gem store that features beautiful jewelry pieces, mineral specimens, fossils, a lapidary store, and maps to local mining areas. more... 

Gallery of Gems & Minerals 2754 Georgia Road, Highway 441, Franklin, NC 28734, Located in Crystal Falls Specialty Shops, 828-524-8931, A family owned and operated business, The Gallery of Gems & Minerals is proud of its extensive collection of jewelry and quality stones. more...

Gem Factory, The 3348 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-9193, You'll find an array of custom designed jewelry, minerals, and specimens at this gem store that also offers stone cutting, mine information, and stone inspections. 

Jamison Jewelers 94 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-2818, This diamond center specializes in beautifully cut diamonds plus features gold jewelry pieces, earrings, and watches. Stone setting services and jewelry repairs are available.

Mountain Gems 1281 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, Located in Whistle Stop Antique Mall, 828-349-0603, A fine line of exquisite jewelry that includes pieces that incorporate gem stones from the region is the specialty of this unique gem store. more... 

Rena Gems Lapidary 2541 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-8817, Stones from around the world, particularly from Brazil, are featured at this wonderful gem and jewelry shop that includes lapidary and gold and silver items, all at wholesale prices. 

Ruby City Gems 130 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-3967, 800-821-RUBY, Beautiful 14 carat gold jewelry, mineral specimens, and stone carvings and bookends are available at this lovely gem store that offers custom gem cutting and mounting services, as well as lapidary equipment and supplies. more... 

Stewart's Jewelry Mart 38 East Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-9440, A wide variety of gold chains, charms, earrings, rings, pendants, and watches are available at this jewelry mart that also offers an array of beautiful gifts and collectibles. 

Taris RokGem Mountain Gems 1884 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-349-5411, This gem and jewelry shop offers professional gem and jewelry repairs, custom designs, gem stone cuttings, lapidary equipment, rocks and minerals, and gold and silver mountings. 

Walnut Creek Rock and Gift Shop 465 Walnut Creek Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-6877, A Diamond Pacific dealer, this unique gem shop is located on beautiful Walnut Creek and offers mineral specimens, rough materials, fine jewelry, Idaho opal pieces, and geodes. You can also pan for gold and screen for sapphires and rubies while at this shop. 

Franklin Flea and Craft Market 867 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-6658, Open all day Fridays through Sunday from April to December, this market features 100 booths selling items such as antiques, gifts, collectibles, gems, arts and crafts, and home furnishings plus serves the world's best all beef jumbo hot dogs on site. 

Otto Market Complex 10114 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-2704, This large complex is a combined flea market and discount wholesale mini mall that features antiques and auctions among the items and events available.

Tanner Factory Store 4563 Highway 441 Bypass, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-8683, You can save 25% to 75% off regular retail price on high quality ladies' apparel at this true factory outlet store.

Smoky Mountain Bicycles 3580 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-2881, An authorized Trek, Gary Fisher, LeMond, and Klein bicycle dealer, Smoky Mountain Bicycles is a full service bicycle shop specializing in entry-level to high-end mountain, road, comfort, and children's bikes. Bike rentals by the hour, day, or week are available. more...

Just Kidding 79 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, East Franklin Shopping Center, 828-349-3323, A high quality children's consignment store that carries a wide selection of gently used children's clothing, new and used toys and books, and numerous children's accessories. 

WNC Sports Zone 209 Franklin Plaza Drive, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-369-6587, A large array of name brand athletic apparel and sports gear can be found at this sporting goods store that also offers screen printing and embroidery services. more...

Anil B. Dholakia 687 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-6657, The main supplier of mining rough and finished gemstones to the tourist mines in the area, this gemstone marketer stocks over 300 tons of mining rough, as well as a large number of finished stones. 

Appalachian Leather & Western Store 1281 Georgia Highway, Franklin, NC 28763, Otto, 828-524-5447, Leather apparel, hides, moccasins, stained glass, jewelry, handcrafted gifts, and Western, Native American, and Woodland leather craft supplies are featured at this unique themed specialty store. 

Athlete's Foot 213 Franklin Plaza Drive, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-349-3668, Retail athletic footwear is the forte of this shoe store chain that offers a wide selection of name brand, high quality footwear for every sport or activity imaginable.

Mountain Valley Health Foods 79 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-8144, This unique health food store sells a wide range of vitamins, groceries, bulk foods, herbs, skin care products, and books. 

Purtin' Neer Perfect Productions 139 Windswept Ridge Road, Franklin, NC 28734, 828-524-2749, This unique specialty shop specializes in large rustic, handcrafted birdfeeders that are made of wood and feature copper roofs and wooden shingles.