The best local shops in Chattanooga

16 local shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Epic Optical

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Consider giving your eyes some love this week. Epic Optical pairs comprehensive exams with stylish frames from Ray Ban, Oakley, Prada and…

1814 McCallie Ave

“Consider giving your eyes some love this week. Epic Optical pairs comprehensive exams with stylish frames from Ray Ban, Oakley, Prada and more, tackles dry eye with IPL and RF, fits scleral and hybrid lenses, and offers Moonlens overnight correction so you wake up seeing sharp without daytime lenses.”

From the Chattanooga newsletter, August 4, 2026

Electronic Express

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Home, office & personal electronics chain selling TVs, appliances, computers & cameras.

5425 TN-153 (Hixson)

“Home, office & personal electronics chain selling TVs, appliances, computers & cameras.”

Shoe Station

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Footwear chain stocking shoes for men, women & children, from dress to athletic.

2040 Hamilton Pl Blvd #600

“Footwear chain stocking shoes for men, women & children, from dress to athletic.”

Lids

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Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.

2100 Hamilton Pl Blvd #108

“Chain specializing in licensed team hats, logo apparel & other sports merchandise.”

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Shoe Dept. Encore

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Retail chain stocking casual, dress & athletic shoes for men, women & kids, including name brands.

Hamilton Place Mall, 2100 Hamilton Pl Blvd Ste 160

“Retail chain stocking casual, dress & athletic shoes for men, women & kids, including name brands.”

DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

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Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.

2220 Hamilton Pl Blvd Ste 102

“Retail chain known for its discounted brand-name & designer shoes, handbags & accessories.”

Chattanooga Shoe Company

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Brand-name women's shoes in fashionable, comfortable styles sold in a contemporary space.

313 Manufacturers Rd

“Brand-name women's shoes in fashionable, comfortable styles sold in a contemporary space.”

Love, EROS | Permanent Jewelry | Chattanooga

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Jewelry store offering custom-made hats, permanent bracelets, and adult ear piercings.

45 E Main St Ste 104

“Jewelry store offering custom-made hats, permanent bracelets, and adult ear piercings.”

Gordon Food Service Store

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Grocer offering a wide selection of products and services, including fresh produce.

1817 Broad St

“Grocer offering a wide selection of products and services, including fresh produce.”

Rose & Remington

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Women's retailer at Hamilton Place carrying a selection of dresses and other items.

2100 Hamilton Pl Blvd #261

“Women's retailer at Hamilton Place carrying a selection of dresses and other items.”

Nordstrom Rack

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Outlet of a retail chain offering men's, women's, and kids' clothing, along with shoes and cosmetics.

2220 Hamilton Pl Blvd #126

“Outlet of a retail chain offering men's, women's, and kids' clothing, along with shoes and cosmetics.”

Shoe Carnival

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Chain store selling a wide array of brand-name footwear for men, women & kids.

2288 Gunbarrel Rd

“Chain store selling a wide array of brand-name footwear for men, women & kids.”

Electronic Express

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Home, office & personal electronics chain selling TVs, appliances, computers & cameras.

2200 Hamilton Pl Blvd

“Home, office & personal electronics chain selling TVs, appliances, computers & cameras.”

pOpshelf

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Store offering an assortment of discounted home goods, beauty products, toys, and seasonal items.

2200 Hamilton Pl Blvd Ste 1

“Store offering an assortment of discounted home goods, beauty products, toys, and seasonal items.”

Crafter's Emporium & Book Exchange

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Vendor-run booths featuring antiques, handicrafts and books.

3901 Hixson Pike #149

“Vendor-run booths featuring antiques, handicrafts and books.”

Riverside Wine & Spirits

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Local wine & liquor store run by a knowledgeable team, established in 2000 & offering tastings.

600 Manufacturers Rd

“Local wine & liquor store run by a knowledgeable team, established in 2000 & offering tastings.”

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