3 Favorite Shopping Spots in Driving Distance of Kingsport, TN

Our city of Kingsport, TN, nestles against the Holston River. We’re famous for country and bluegrass music and our wide range of places for outdoor adventures. We’re also very well known for our excellent shopping spots. If you’re a local or a visitor, you’ll find a host of fine stores that can satisfy all your needs. These are a few of our favorite places to shop.

Backdoor Records 

Backdoor is a genuine record store with new and used vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, and even turntables. The store is fun and funky, with amazing artwork on all the walls. Their music is carefully selected and the staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about music. If you’re looking for a particular vinyl record they have in store, they’ll find it for you. If they don’t have it in stock, they will source it for you.

Their selection is ever-changing, but it’s perfect for any collector who wants vinyl. They also offer turntable repairs, which can be a very hard service to find. Backdoor can be found at 737 W Walnut Street, Johnson City, TN, and they’re open Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm.

Ben Franklin Crafts 

This store first opened in 1982 and is now in its second generation of family ownership and management. This 20,000 square feet space is filled with a huge selection of arts and crafts, rugs, and home décor. In addition, they also carry foodstuffs, clothing, and seasonal items like banners and socks. Ben’s is the type of store where you need to set aside time to check out its wide selection of merchandise.

Their stock changes frequently, and they also offer regular discounts on items. The staff is very friendly and happy to help you. Ben’s is located at 1001 Waterman Road, Kingsport, TN.

Dilly’s Curiosity Shop 

If you’re looking for more esoteric items, Dilly’s may just be the place to look. This family-owned store opened in 1986 and provides a diverse collection of items, including books, oils, incense, fossils, art, crystals, and home décor. Every item has been carefully selected by the owner for its relevance and high quality.

The owner is an expert on all the items in the store and is happy to give you any advice you may need. You can visit them at 1121 N Eastman Road, Kingsport.

When you visit these fine stores, it’s important to have space for everything in your car. Fortunately, your 2023 Toyota Camry LE has more than 15 cubic feet of space in the trunk, so you can easily buy almost anything and take it home. Call us today at Toyota of Kingsport to book your scheduled service and keep your new or used Toyota in great shape.

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