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2024 Destinations

This year's Tour features 18 of Tennessee's finest yarn and fiber destinations, stretching from Kingston Springs to Chattanooga to Kingsport to Johnson City and everywhere in between! On this page, you'll find our Shop Map and important details about each of this year's Official Destinations.

Shop map

Click on the "Door" icon in the upper left to view list of shops. 

  • Purple indicates a shop in Central Time Zone

  • Orange indicates a shop in Eastern Time Zone.

Take this map with you: 2024 Great Tennessee Yarn Tour Map

meet the amazing 18

Click on the shop logo to learn more about each shop, including open hours, contact info, and special events. Please note that the shop hours listed are Yarn Tour hours and may differ from a shop's regular open hours. Be sure to follow the Great Tennessee Yarn Tour and participating shops on social media for updates!

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Appalachian Yarn Company

Appalachian Yarn Company is the on-site farm shop at Stewart Heritage Farm. Home to a small herd of alpacas, Stewart Heritage Farm produces small-batch alpaca roving, yarn, and finished goods available in 100 percent alpaca to natural blends; in natural tones and brilliant hand-dyed colors. In addition to luxury alpaca yarns from the farm, we also carry an assortment of other natural fiber yarns, crochet and knitting notions, and gifts. Discover the fine quality, long-lasting comfort, and soft luxury of alpaca to wear and enjoy in your home. Of course, when you visit, don’t miss the opportunity to meet the alpacas…the heart of what we do!

Contact

Address

639 McGuire Road

New Market, TN 37820

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Tuesday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Wednesday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM

shop specialties
  • Located on Stewart Heritage Farm

  • Our main focus is yarn, roving, and other products made from alpaca fiber grown on the farm.

  • U.S. and locally-sourced wool and fiber

Attractions & Events
  • August 10 & 17: Come visit our special guests: Claire and Dino from Golden View Mini Mill. Dino will demonstrate how to weave on a peg loom and will have looms available for sale or special order. Claire will be hand-spinning and will have her gorgeous hand-spun yarn available for purchase.

  • August 17 & 18: Pop-up shop with Sheep 2 Stitch! Nicole will be bringing her mobile yarn shop featuring Italian yarns, hand-spun yarns, and indie-dyed yarns! 

Plan Your Visit
  • Locale: Farm

  • Parking: Parking is by the shop and will be marked.

  • Restrooms: Available at the barn

  • Local Eats: Lisa's Country Kitchen in Jefferson City. The Stand at Pierce's Produce has sandwiches, paninis, smoothies, and snacks. They have picnic tables if you want to eat there...or better, pick up your lunch and have a picnic here at the farm!  The Stand is only 4 miles from the farm on Hwy 92.  They are closed Sundays.

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The Bees Knits Yarn Shop

The Bee's Knits Yarn Shop is Knoxville's in-person connection to fiber arts. We welcome all who endeavor to create things, at any level of experience, and encourage those who are not yet makers to try something new. We carry a unique assortment of locally dyed yarn & handmade items. Be sure to check out our group events, held weekly!

Contact

(865) 200-4933

Info@thebeesknits.com

Address

1530 Washington Avenue

Knoxville, TN 37917

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: 12 PM - 7 PM

Tuesday: 12 PM - 7 PM

Wednesday: 12 PM - 7 PM

Thursday: 12 PM - 7 PM

Friday: 12 PM - 8 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM

additional Hours

Fridays 5 - 8 PM: Yarnhaulics Anonymous Meetup -- all are welcome!

shop specialties

COMMUNITY! We offer weekly community events on Friday and Sundays and we always want to ensure you leave the shop feeling excited and encouraged about what you are working on!​

Attractions & Events
  • Every Sunday: Maker Circle Meetup - all are welcome to bring a WIP and join us!

  • All August: Kathy Made It Mini Trunk Show

    • Knoxville local dyer exclusive to TBK

    • Special Colorway "Tony V’s the only Ten-I-See"

  • All August: Black Cat & Birdie Trunk Show

    • Knox local project bags​

  • August 16 - 25: Four Crows Fiber Trunk Show

    • Customers who make a purchase from this trunk show get to spin the Prize Wheel!​

  • August 31: Verba Candle Pop-Up Shop

Plan Your Visit
  • Locale: Quiet street about 5 minutes from Downtown Knoxville

  • Parking: Free street parking. There is a parking lot at end of building and a gravel lot around the back.

  • Restrooms: Available - just ask!

  • Local Eats: Likewise Coffee is about 2 blocks away. Downtown Knoxville is just over a mile away and has a ton of great coffee, food, and fun activities to do while you are in town. Feel free to ask us while you are here to recommend some of our faves depending on what you are in the mood for!

  • Nearby Lodging: We are located on the outskirts of the Parkridge Neighborhood, which is a safe, quiet neighborhood that has a handful of AirBnb options.

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Carriage House

We are a complete yarn shop, women’s boutique, & custom frame shop all under one roof. We’ve been in business for 49 years in downtown Kingsport, and it’s our sincere hope you leave with a smile and plans to come back. Knit & crochet classes offered weekly as well as groups.

Contact

Address

500 East Center St

Kingsport, TN 37660

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 11 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 11 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 11 AM - 7:30 PM

Friday: 11 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

shop specialties
  • Yarn Shop

  • Custom Framing

  • Boutique

Attractions & Events
Plan your visit
  • Locale: Downtown Kingsport

  • Parking: Available

  • Restrooms: Available

  • Local Eats: The Mustard Seed Cafe, Main Street Pizza, Backwoods Burger, Stir Fry Cafe

  • Nearby Lodging: Meadowview Conference Resort

additional Hours

Open until 7:30 PM every Thursday for shopping and group knit & crochet.

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Chattanooga Yarn Company

Chattanooga's Only Yarn Shop! A place to gather and find extraordinary local and hand-dyed yarns, accessories, and gifts. Offering classes and social events, as well as a home to fiber crafters throughout the region!

Contact

Address

304 Northgate Mall Drive

Chattanooga, TN 37415

(Inside the mall)

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Friday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Saturday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

shop specialties
  • High quality yarns for hand knitting and crochet

  • Lots of fun craft kits and supplies

Attractions & Events
  • Daily giveaways

  • Gifts with purchase

  • Lots of yarn from local dyers

Plan your visit
  • Setting: Inside Northgate Mall

  • Parking: The mall has ample parking. Come in the main entrance by Old Navy.

  • Restrooms: Available and with handicap access.

  • Local Eats: Mike's Tavern

  • Nearby Lodging: TownePlace Suites Hixson, Hampton Inn Chattanooga/Hixson, La Quinta Inn & Suites Hixson

additional Hours

Most Wednesdays: Open until 7 most (call ahead to check)

August 27: Monthly Sit & Stitch 4 PM - 7 PM

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The Clinch River Yarn Company

Clinch River Yarn Company is home to a vibrant selection of premium quality yarns suitable for a variety of knitting, crocheting, and weaving projects. We strive to stay current with the latest industry trends, products, and technologies, to ensure that you have the information and fiber arts supplies you need for an enjoyable and successful handcrafting experience. Locally owned and operated in Clinton, TN, our store provides a friendly environment where you can enjoy a wide range of exciting classes, as well as weaving and spinning get-togethers, charity events, and fun trunk shows featuring local dyers and designers. No matter your skill level or fiber crafting preference, our knowledgeable staff is always on hand to offer expert product advice, creative inspiration, ongoing project support, and personalized service!

Contact
Address

725 N. Charles G. Seivers Blvd.

Clinton, TN 37716

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

shop specialties

Clinch River Yarn Company opened in July 2009 as a means of sharing our passion for handwork and stitchery. What we didn't realize at the time was that our local community had SO much potential and such an appetite for fiber arts! Our "Fiber Tribe" IS what make us special! CRYC has cultivated a collaborative community of knitters, crocheters, weavers and spinners - and we're proud of our community! We have an in-house independent dyer - Just A Girl and Her Dog Yarns - exclusive to CRYC!

Attractions & Events
  • CRYC is very excited to welcome back Tammy's Homesteading Crafts back for this year's Tour! Her fun themed project bags were super popular last year, and we can't wait to receive this year's Trunk Show!

  • Tourists who make a purchase of $10 or more will be entered to win weekly giveaways

  • On Wednesdays during the Tour, Tourists will enjoy a store-wide discount (some exclusions apply)!

Plan your visit
  • Setting: We are located in Clinton - a small town located along the Clinch River, about 25 miles outside of Knoxville. You can find us on the main highway that runs through town, and we are less than half of a mile from Historic Downtown Clinton, known for wonderful small businesses - especially antiques!

  • Parking: CRYC offers ample parking - 3 spaces in front and 7 spaces in our rear parking area, located behind the building. Handicap Parking: 2 spots available, 1 in front and 1 in the carport. If stairs are a challenge for you, please use our carport entrance!

  • Restrooms: Available and handicap accessible

  • Local Eats: Golden Girls Restaurant (at I-75, exit 122), Apple Blossom Cafe (downtown Clinton at 409 Cullom St.), Sora Sushi & Steak House (902 N Charles Seivers Blvd.), El Indio Mexican (1115 N Charles Seivers Blvd.)

  • Nearby Lodging: Exit 122 at I-75 offers 8-10 popular chain hotels - Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn, etc. Other options include Knoxville Campground (2423 N Charles Seivers Blvd) or cabins at Norris Dam State Park (11 miles from CRYS) and Big Ridge State Park (16 miles from CRYC).

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Ewe & Company

Friendly little LYS with a global conscience. Fun & fancy, fiberlicious yarns & accessories ~ Madelinetosh, Blue Sky Fibers, Juniper Moon, Noro, Forbidden Fiber Co., Round Mountain, Feederbrook Farm, Kim Dyes Yarn, Dream in Color, Cocoknits accessories, Atenti bags, ChiaoGoo & Lantern Moon needles ... and more!

Contact
Address

407 North Main Street

Kingston Springs, TN 37082

time zone

Central

tour hours

Monday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Tuesday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Wednesday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

Additional Hours

August 5: Open 10 AM - 5 PM - hosting Indigo Guinea's Yarn Truck!

shop Specialties

Skein by skein, we have created a community of fiber friends & makers. Our main focus is an inclusive welcoming environment with a carefully curated offering of our favorite yarns & accessories.

Attractions & Events
  • August 5: Trunk Show with indie-dyer Indigo Guinea.

  • August 3 - 17: Forbidden Fiber Company Cross Stitch Trunk Show featuring  patterns, kits, hand-dyed cotton floss & fabrics

  • August 17: Gussie Bag Co. Trunk Show  from 10 AM - 3 PM. Meet the Owner/Designer, Jay Haas!

  • August 24: Book signing from 10 AM - 3 PM with Hannah Thiessen, author of Slow Knitting and Seasonal Slow Knitting, as well as editor of By Hand Serial. 

Plan your visit
  • Locale: Sleepy little burg 20 minutes West of Nashville

  • Parking: We have a small parking lot adjacent to the shop. On-street parking is also available and there are several free parking lots within a block of the shop

  • Restrooms: Available

  • Local Eats: Turnbull Provisions offers coffee, cold drinks, homemade pastries, grab & go lunch. They are open Tuesday-Saturdays.

  • Nearby Lodging: Montgomery Bell State Park is just down the road with an inn & cabins. There are lots of Airbnbs in the area as well!

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Hickory Bluff Farms

Our farm store at Hickory Bluff Farms carries yarn from our 31 alpacas who are onsite. A wide variety of natural and hand dyed colors of alpaca yarn awaits your visit. But there is much more than just yarn for knitting, crocheting, or weaving! Handcrafted items from scarves to rugs and blankets, socks, shawls, and lots more! Plus for the felter or spinner, lots of roving in natural or dyed colors. Yes, it's all alpaca all the time at Hickory Bluff Farms, and we've been at this for 25 years!

Contact
Address

7236 Lebanon Road

Mount Juliet, TN 37122

time zone

Central

tour hours

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: CLOSED

Wednesday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 3 PM

Sunday: 10 AM - 3 PM

shop Specialties

Everything Alpaca, from raw fleece, roving, all gauges of yarn to finished products. All our yarns and products are made from the fleeces of our 31 resident alpacas!

Attractions & Events
  • Come by on Saturdays for coffee and tea from 10 AM - Noon.

Plan Your Visit
  • Locale: We are located on Highway 70 and easy to reach via I-40 and Hwy 109 (exit 232). The shop is located on our farm.

  • Parking: Plenty available at the barn/shop!

  • Restrooms: We have 3 restrooms at the shop/barn.

  • Where to eat: Multiple restaurants at I-40 exit 232, including a cool Mexican restaurant, Dunkin Donuts, lots of fast food places.

  • Nearby Lodging: Multiple hotels at Exit 238 and a couple at Exit 232 on I-40, and more at Exit 226 (plus lots of shopping at Providence Place)

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Hook & Needle

We offer a variety of different brands, weights, and price points for the most discerning of knitters. Community building is our calling and we pride ourselves with customer service meeting people at their skill level.

Contact
Address

819 Foothills Mall Drive

Maryville, TN 37801

shop specialties

Our main focus to meet our customers where they are in their fiber journey, whether you are new or experienced. We want you to grow in confidence!

Attractions & Events
  • Our theme is Dolly for President 2024! While celebrating all things Dolly, we are asking for children's book donations that will given to Blount County Public Library, local charity Faith Promise, and local Free Little Libraries. Those that donate will be given 10% off their days purchase.

  • Kick-off trunk show with Lavender Lune Fibers

  • August 14 - 17: Trunk show with Muse2320, who are dying our minis this year.

  • August 17: Meet the dyers of Muse2320!

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM

Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM

Plan your visit
  • Locale: Not in Foothills Mall. We are in a shopping center bookended by KFC and Popeye's. Fried chicken smells for days!

  • Parking: We have parking right outside the shop.

  • Restrooms: We have two restrooms available.

  • Local Eats: Aubrey's, Lemongrass

  • Nearby Lodging: Airport Hilton, RT Lodge

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Kudzu Cottage

We are a small quilt and yarn shop located in Pikeville, Tn. We offer a modest selection of fine yarns, knitting, crochet, tatting, embroidery, and quilting supplies. We believe in Southern hospitality, so don't be surprised if Liz tries to feed you!

Contact
Address

2552 Main Street

Pikeville, TN 37367

time zone

Central

tour hours

Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

SHOP SPECIALTIES
  • Customer Service

  • Quilting Supplies

  • Yarn & Accessories

  • ...And food!

Attractions & Events
  • Daily door prizes and refreshments will be available.

  • We are excited to offer our custom in shop dyed yarn. Mom has been working hard dying mini-skeins and has created a beautiful teal color that is exclusive for this year!

Plan your visit
  • Locale: We are located in a SMALL town. Picture Mayberry a la 1940.

  • Parking: We have parking out front and across the street.

  • Restrooms: Yes, but the house is old and we ask customer to treat the plumbing gently!

  • Local Eats: Morgan Brothers BBQ, Butter Dish, Pizza King, Scotties, Miller's Bread Co.

  • Nearby Lodging: There is RV parking on 127 close to Dunlap. Fall Creek Falls has camping and hotel openings. There is a small motel in town, called the Hannah Inn. Dayton is a 35 minute drive over the mountain, and Crossville is a 45 minute drive.

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Loopville

Knoxville's Destination Yarn Shop since 2006! We are a cozy space to come shop, sit and stitch for anyone of any skill level. Our welcoming staff is always willing to help either with a twisted stich or a yarn recommendation for you project. We also carry a wide variety of yarn, from laceweight to ultra bulky, from traditional fiber animals to the not so traditional.

Contact
Address

5204 Kingston Pike, Suite 1

Knoxville, TN 37919

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday: 10 AM - 8 PM

Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM

shop specialties

We have a diverse selection of fine yarns and notions. Many from around the world, and also some you may find only in this section of East Tennessee!

Attractions & Events
  • August 2 - 11: Manos Del Uruguay Trunk Show

  • August 16-25: della q Trunk show

  • August 31: Trunk show with License to dye

  • There will be tourist only giveaways and door prizes as well

Plan your visit
  • Locale: We are located in Homberg Place, in the heart of West Knoxville. This is in the city!

  • Parking: We have a small parking area in front of the shop. There is also open parking across the street near the church and antique shop.

  • Restrooms: Available

  • Local Eats: Intrepid Nitro Coffee and Tea Bar, Harvest Restaurant, Gourmet Market and Cafe

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Mooney's Market & Emporium

A fully stocked yarn shop with a luscious selection of yarns and accessories. But there's more! Mooney's is also an emporium with a natural foods grocery, crystals, books, plants, antiques, hand made items and so much more.

Contact

(931) 924-7400

jkthomas@usit.net

Address

1265 W Main St

Monteagle, TN 37356

Shop specialties

Mooney's yarn shop, Yarn Over the Moon, is a luxury yarn shop that focuses on locally-dyed and handspun yarns as well as popular and obscure brands of natural fiber yarns and accessories.

Attractions & Events
  • Tourists are invited to join Mooney's knitting circle Sundays from 2 - 4 PM.

  • 20% off all needle and crochet hook sets, including Addi, Knitter's Pride Mindful Collection, and more!

time zone

Central

tour hours

Monday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Tuesday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Wednesday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Sunday: 12 PM - 6 PM

Plan your visit
  • Locale: Mooney's is located on a 2-lane highway exactly halfway between Monteagle and Sewanee.

  • Parking: We have plenty of parking out front and more in the back

  • Restrooms: Available to customers

  • Local Eats: Shenanigans in Sewanee, Papa Rons and Mountain Goat Market in Monteagle

  • Nearby Lodging: Lots of Airbnbs and several motels

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Smoky Mountain Spinnery

For over 24 years Smoky Mountain Spinnery has been creating a center for fiber arts in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Equipment and supplies for spinning, weaving, knitting, crocketing, rug hooking, felting and dyeing are all a part of Smoky Mountain Spinnery. Visit Miss Ruby as she weaves on an antique floor loom and spend time browsing through over 2500 square feet of fiber arts inspiration.

Contact
Address

466 Brookside Village Way, Suite 8

Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: 10:30 AM - 4 PM

Shop specialties

Smoky Mountain Spinnery covers a multitude of fiber arts - from knitting and crocheting to spinning, weaving, rug hooking, felting and dyeing.

Attractions & Events
  • Door Prizes!

Plan your visit
  • Locale: Smoky Mountain Spinnery is located in Winery Square in Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg is the gateway city to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a high-traffic area, so please allow at least 30 minutes more time than your GPS estimates for your travel time to our shop.

  • Parking: Winery Square has an open parking lot where you can park for free. There are are also free parking spaces behind the shop; these are best if you need accessible parking spaces.

  • Restrooms: Available

  • Local Eats: Whole Earth Grocery (lunch till 3 PM), Hungry Bear BBQ (lunch & dinner), Flapjack's Pancakes (breakfast), Estrella Hondumex (lunch & dinner)

  • Nearby Lodging: Brookside Lodge is across the road. There are several campgrounds and small hotels on East Parkway (Hwy 321N).

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Sunshine Weaving and Fiber Arts

Sunshine Weaving and Fiber Arts is a friendly, welcoming shop whose goal is to provide a community for fiber artists of all levels. We offer support through classes, fun, casual gatherings and community outreach to support and encourage each other. From complete beginners to the experienced, we want you to have access to the supplies, equipment, and support needed to create beautiful fiber art. We carry yarn from several different companies, but we also have locally sourced wool and alpaca yarn and roving. Not only do we have knitting and crochet supplies, but we carry looms, spinning wheels and spinning fiber from Ashford, Schacht, and Kromski.

Contact
Address

327 West Main Street

Lebanon, TN 37087

time zone

Central

tour hours

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 7 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM

Shop specialties

We have several specialties. Not only do we have yarn and knitting and crochet supplies, but we also have weaving, spinning, and fiber.

attractions & events
  • Thursdays: Stitchers' Social from 1 - 3 PM

  • Fridays: TGIFF! Thank Goodness It's Fiber Friday from 5 - 7 PM.

  • During the month there will be finished project displays showcasing yarn from Sunshine.

  • There will be a frog pond where you can take a WIP and leave one for someone else

  • Trunk show with Juniper Moon Farms thru August 29.

  • Demonstrations of weaving, spinning, and Kumihimo throughout the month.

  • When you spend $50 or more, there will be a pair of stitch markers and also an entry for a door prize awarded at the end of every week in August.

  • We'll have fun things happening all month long!

Plan your visit
  • Locale: Lebanon is a small town with a town square and boutiques and restaurants all around it.

  • Parking: Parking is available in front of the shop and on the side street, North Hatton. On the weekends, parking is available in the lot adjacent to the shop.

  • Restrooms: Available for customers

  • Local Eats: Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop, Town Square Social Restaurant, Cedar City Brewing, Sammy B's Restaurant, Tenn Lakes Brewing Company

  • Nearby Lodging: Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn, Cedars of Lebanon campground

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Terri's Yarns & Crafts

Terri's Yarns & Crafts has yarn, needles and hooks, and patterns for knitters and crocheters of all skill levels. We carry a line of patterns designed by the owner, Ava Lynne Green. Bring a project to work on during our regular shop hours or one of our evening meeting times. Ava is always happy to answer any questions about patterns. While you are checking out the yarn, look at the artwork and cross stitch kits that Ava has designed. We look forward to seeing you!

Contact
Address

927 Dolly Parton Parkway

Sevierville, TN 37862

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM

Sunday: 1 PM - 5 PM

Additional Hours

August 9: Open Until 7 PM

August 23: Open Until 7 PM

shop specialties

Terri's has yarns and supplies for knitting, crochet, cross-stitching as well as painting! You'll also find patterns designed by Terri's owner, Ava and paintings, prints and notecards for sale buy local artists.

attractions & events
  • August 5: Advanced Knitting at 7 PM

  • August 10: Sit & Stitch 1 - 4 pm

  • August 12: Crochet Get Together at 6:30 PM

  • August 19: Advanced Knitting (Zoom meeting) at 6:30 PM

  • August 24: Sit & Stitch 1 - 4 PM

  • August 26: Sit & Stitch 6:30 PM

  • Daily drawings for instant door prizes

  • Discounts for Tourists only!

Plan your visit
  • Locale: We are located in Sevierville on one of the main roads running through town.

  • Parking: There is a parking lot in front with 10 - 15 parking spaces.

  • Restrooms: Available

  • Local Eats: A&W for burgers, chicken and ice cream right next door (bathroom facilities), Aubrey's, Holston's Kitchen

  • Nearby Lodging: Sevierville is full of hotels, cabin rentals, and campgrounds.

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Two Roots Alpacas and Fiber Mill

During your visit, you'll have the unique opportunity to intimately connect with our alpacas, learning about their well-being, shearing process, and the meticulous care we provide for their health. Explore the enchanting world of alpaca fiber as we guide you through the journey from fleece to finished products. Marvel at the transformation in our fiber mill, where craftsmanship meets technology, creating exquisite socks, hats, yarn, and roving.

Contact
Address

3875 St. James Road

Greeneville, TN 37743

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Friday: 9 AM - 3 PM

Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: 9 AM PM - 5 PM

Additional Hours

Wednesdays: Open until 6 PM for Wine Down Wednesdays

shop specialties

Two Roots is a family-owned sustainable farm with a herd of 50 plus alpacas and an artisan fiber mill. We have a wide variety of yarns and rovings, both 100% alpaca and alpaca blends, felting fibers, kits and core spun yarn. We also have many finished items such as alpaca woven blankets and rugs, socks, hats, headbands, baby items, scarves,gloves and shawls.

attractions & events
  • Fiberfest Sundays: Sundays filled with additional local fiber farmers, vendors, and craftsmen

    • Noon till 4ish, weather permitting

  • BOGO Mondays: Buy 2 roving bumps, get one FREE! 

  • Educational Tuesdays: We will be offering two presentations during the day: Fiber Farming and A Visual of Designing Fiber Products

  • Wine Down Wednesdays: From 4 - 6 PM. Need I say more?

  • 30% Off Thursdays: Rug Yarn bumps will be featured at 30% off

  • Fantastic Fiber Friday: Enjoying coffee and muffins on the porch and enjoy the alpacas -- including the two crias, Lulu and Woody, who were born in May.

    • Please note we close early at 3 pm on Fridays.

  • Special Saturdays: Special pricing on selected yarns.

Plan your visit
  • Locale: Farm

  • Parking: There will be a designated area on the driveway to park.

  • Restrooms: Available

  • Local Eats: While you are here, stop by Cottons Country Store for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack. Best hamburgers around!! If you are interested in fresh peaches, Buffalo Trails is about 3 miles from us.

  • Nearby Lodging: Historic General Morgan Hotel in downtown Greeneville

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Walther Handmade

Walther Handmade is a friendly, welcoming yarn shop located in the heart of Historic Downtown Harriman. We love to celebrate the joy of making and the creative process! At our shop, you'll find a bright assortment of yarns - from everyday basics to luxury fibers - appropriate for both crochet and knitting. We also carry quality notions and tools, books and patterns, and an assortment of craft kits to help you get started in a new craft. Our selection of unique gifts, from locally made soaps to fair-trade baskets, will appeal to crafters and non-crafters alike! We can't wait to meet you!

Contact
Address

316 Trenton Street

Harriman, TN 37748

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 9:30 AM - 7 PM

Friday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Saturday: 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

Additional Hours

August 4: Open 10 AM - 4 PM for Trunk show with Indigo Guinea Fiber

August 15: Open until 8 PM for Third Thursdays in Downtown Harriman

August 25: Open 10 AM - 3 PM for Pop-Up Shop with T&L Homestead and Crafts

shop specialties
  • Friendship, hugs, yarn squishing, and all around enjoying yarn and the creative process!

  • We offer a carefully curated selection of quality yarns appropriate for a wide range of uses - from every day items to heirloom-worthy projects

  • We like to feature "good yarns that you can feel good about", including several yarns made in the USA using American-grown fibers!

  • Be sure to check out our selection of fair-trade, made in USA, and locally-made gifts! 

attractions & events
  • August 4: 1-Day Only! Indie-dyer Indigo Guinea Fiber is bringing her yarn truck to the shop! She will be with us from 10 AM - 3 PM.

  • August 3 - 17: Trunk Show with Forbidden Fiber Company of Brighton, TN. Make plans to come see their bright and beautiful hand-dyed yarns!

  • August 19 - 31: Trunk Show with Interlacements Yarns. Interlacements Yarns are known for their unique textures and vibrant colors. Come see their newest yarns at our trunk show!

  • Daytime Stitchers: Meets every Thursday, 11 AM. All fiber friends welcome!

  • Sit'n'Stitch: During the Yarn Tour, we'll hold our evening Sit'n'Stitch every Thursday from 5 - 7 PM!

  • August 15: Third Thursdays in Downtown Harriman. Celebrate summer in our Historic Downtown with food trucks, vendors, music, and shopping at many local businesses! The shop will be open until 8 PM!

  • August 25: Pop-Up Shop with Local Maker, T&L Homestead and Crafts. Shop Leah's bright and beautiful handmade items - from modern doilies to farmhouse chicks to a "hat bar" where you can personalize your own crochet hat! Don't miss your chance to pick up a wonderful gift and support local makers!

  • August 29 - 31: End-of-Tour-Sale! Tourists will receive discounts on selected items. 

  • August 31: Game Day! Tourists can play "Yarn Pong" for a chance to win instant coupons and prizes!

Plan your visit
  • Locale: Quiet street in Historic Downtown Harriman

  • Parking: There is on-street parking directly in front of the shop as well as a free public parking lot across from the shop.

  • Restrooms: Available for customers - just ask! Please note that our building (and plumbing) turned 100 this year, so please be gentle. 

  • Local Eats:  If you need coffee or a bagel, try Gather Coffee Lounge; for a home-cooked meal, go to Roane Street Grill; and if you like Mexican, try El Cantarito #2. All are within Downtown Harriman!

  • Nearby Lodging: Airbnb's - Beach House in Downtown Harriman or Red Oak Cottage;  Hotels - Holiday Inn Express or Comfort Inn; If you have an RV - Rockwood Marina & RV Resort (about 15 minutes away in neighboring Rockwood)

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Yarn Patch

Comfortable and friendly, The Yarn Patch features a wide selection of yarn, from luxury fiber to value brands. We also have books, patterns, needles, notions and accessories, as well as spinning and weaving equipment. Our knowledgeable staff is available to help you achieve your fiber crafting goals. We are especially proud to carry many Tennessee hand-dyed yarns and regionally-sourced roving. We are proud to be Circulo's flagship store in TN.

Contact

(931) 707-1255

yarnpatch@gmail.com

Address

68 N Main Street

Crossville, TN 38555

time zone

Central

tour hours

Monday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Tuesday: 10 AM - 5PM

Wednesday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Thursday: 10 AM - 5 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 6 PM

Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

shop specialties

Cumberland Fiberworks is dyed by the owner. We use a super soft Superwash Merino/Nylon base available in fingering and DK weights. We have a smattering of other local dyers as well and are especially proud to carry many Tennessee hand-dyed yarns and regionally-sourced roving. Join us for weekly social meet-ups to craft with friends!

attractions & events
  • We have several weekly social meet-ups. Come craft with us:

    • Tuesdays: 2 - 4 PM

    • Wednesdays: 10 AM - 12PM

    • Thursday mornings 10 AM - 12 PM

    • Fridays : 2 - 4 PM

  • Monthly Drawing! Pay with cash during your Yarn Tour visit and be entered to win in Yarn Patch's monthly drawing.​

  • August 9 - 16: Twice Sheared Sheep Trunk show

  • August 12 - September 1: Circulo Amigurumi Trunk Show

  • August 19: Trunk show with Hinkston Handmade. Come see her amazing, self-striping colors!

  • August 23 & 24: Come meet Hinkston Handmade in person!

Plan your visit
  • Locale: We are located in the Historic Downtown of the small town of Crossville.

  • Parking: On-street parking on 4th, 5th and Main (Hwy 127) Streets.

  • Restrooms: Available

  • Local Eats: Forte's On the Square, Common Grounds Coffee Shop, Express Lunch, Gondola, Family Ties, Grinder House Coffee Shop, Shirley's Cupcake Boutique, Nicks Italian Ice, Cafe Boba (a food truck with Boba). Over by the Cumberland State Park, the Stagecoach is a nice restaurant, as long as you're not in a hurry.

  • Nearby Lodging: Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Comfort Suites are good hotels here. There are many campgrounds too, such as Cumberland Mountain State Park, Ballyhoo Family Campground, Bean Pot Campground, Deer Run RV Resort, and Paradise on the Mountain RV Park.

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Yarntiques

Johnson City native, Candice Powell has built the perfect spot for area knitters and fiber enthusiasts. Come to this charming house where you can learn to knit and crochet, join a knitting/crocheting group, and be guaranteed a great experience. Yarntiques has the area’s most extensive selection of fine-quality elegant knitting and crochet yarns from around the world.

Contact

(423) 232-2933

yarntiques@gmail.com

Address

410 E. Watauga Avenue

Johnson City, TN 37601

time zone

Eastern

tour hours

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 11 AM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday: 11 AM - 7:30 PM

Thursday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Friday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Saturday: 11 AM - 5 PM

Sunday: CLOSED

shop specialties

Yarntiques offers the area's most extensive selection of high quality knitting and crochet yarns. It is a haven for fiber enthusiasts. Come see exclusive colorways that you'll only find at Yarntiques!

attractions & events
  • Come knit or crochet with us during regular business hours around our table!

  • Yarn Tour giveaways, door prizes, and sales!

  • Now - August 31: Pop-Up Shop with Knitwise Fibers

Plan your visit
  • Locale: Johnson City is located near Tennessee’s oldest town, Jonesborough. Johnson City also has an active downtown with specialty shops and restaurants.

  • Parking: Street parking and a parking area located behind the shop.

  • Restrooms: Available

  • Local Eats: Open Doors Coffeehouse, Main Street Pizza, The Label

  • Nearby Lodging: Eureka Hotel in Jonesborough

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