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SPECIALTY SHOPPING

Antique Malls

  • 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.  map

  • 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. more...

  • 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. more...  map

Art

  • 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...  map

  • 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. more...  map

  • Michael M. Rogers Gallery
    1511 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC 28734
    828-524-6709, 877-918-5888
    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. more...  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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...  map

  • 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.  map

Books

  • Amazon Amazon
    Shop for all National bestsellers, bargain books, and all fiction and nonfiction titles at incredible prices on Amazon.com.

  • 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.  map

Clothing

  • 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. more...  map

Clothing - Ladies

  • 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.  map

Craft & Hobby

  • 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.  map

  • 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.  map

Day Spas

  • 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.  map

Department Stores

  • 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.  map

Florist

  • Colonial Florist and Gifts
    667 Highlands Road • Franklin, NC 28734
    828-524-6311, 800-355-2989
    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. more...  map

  • 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.

Furniture

  • Country Creek Furniture & Gifts
    2142 Georgia Road • Franklin, NC 28734
    Across From Movie Theater
    828-524-9377, 888-52-CREEK
    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. more...  map

  • 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...  map

Garden

  • 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.  map

  • Perry's Water Garden
    136 Gibson Aquatic Farm 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. more...  map

Gift

  • 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.  more...

  • 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. more...  map

  • 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.  map

  • Rosebud Cottage - Romantic Home Accents
    28A East Main Street • 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.  more...  map

  • 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.

Gourmet Foods & Sweets

  • 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.  more...  map

  • 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...  map

Home Improvement

  • Macon County's Ace Hardware
    75 W Palmer St • Franklin, NC 28734
    828-524-0502
    What makes Ace Hardware stores special is the people and the local owner. No hunting around cavernous aisles looking for someone to answer your questions. For all your local hardware needs Ace Hardware is the place for you.  more...  map

Jewelry

  • Anita Goudeau Designs Anita Goudeau Designs
    Anita Goudeau Designs creates Christian & Inspirational jewelry including crosses, pendants, earrings, rings and other gift items. Each piece includes the story and scripture that inspired it. These creations are perfect for Baptisms, weddings, Confirmations and graduations. Gift cards are also available.

  • 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...  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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...  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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...  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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.  map

Outdoor Markets

  • 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.  map

  • 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.

Outlets & Bargains

  • 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.

Recreational Equipment

  • Smoky Mountain Bicycles
    9 Highlands 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...  map

Resale & Consignment

  • 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. more...  map

Sporting Goods

  • 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...

Themes

  • 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.  map

  • Appalachian Leather & Western Store
    1281 Georgia Highway • Franklin, NC 28763
    Otto
    828-524-5447, 877-524-5447
    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. more...  map

  • 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.  map

  • 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.  map

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