The best book, hobby & craft shops in Kingsport

“Ben Franklin Crafts is the family-owned wonderland locals have trusted since 1982, with designer fabrics including ETSU and UT prints, yarn from Bernat, Lion Brand, and Red Heart, wreath and floral supplies, ribbons, paints, and even candy-making goodies. When your weekend needs a spark of creativity, start here.”

From the Tri Cities newsletter, August 24, 2026

“Whether you’re chasing a new pull, hunting minis, or plotting a dungeon crawl, Dewayne's World - Comics & Games delivers the Tri-Cities’ largest comics and graphic novels selection, tons of RPGs and board games, plus game nights and tournaments so you can actually roll with a crew.”

“Musik Alley - The Musicians Choice! keeps Tri-Cities players dialed in with acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, prestige lines like PRS and Ormsby, plus lessons and real bench work from restringing and electronics repair to bone nut work, all handled by a savvy crew with studio and stage chops.”

From the Tri Cities newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Haven Booksellers keeps over 5,000 new and secondhand titles on hand, with shelves that spotlight local authors, a few antiques, and pretty much every genre you claim to read. It’s the kind of neighborhood shop where browsing counts as self care, and you’ll likely leave pleasantly overbooked.”

From the Tri Cities newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Whether you’re into sports or TCGs, The Daily Find is a local spot built for the hunt. Flip through trading cards, trade stories, and reconnect with the hobby that makes weekdays feel lighter, then check it out this week to see what turns up.”

From the Kingsport newsletter, August 29, 2026