The best book, hobby & craft shops in Sullivan County

Mountain Empire Comics is the kind of local shop where new issues, graphic novels, and oddball indie gems happily collide, and the crew actually loves talking recommendations. When your reading stack needs color or you just want to nerd out with Bristol neighbors, this spot delivers the good stuff.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, October 28, 2026

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 Kingsport newsletter, October 27, 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.

From the Tri Cities newsletter, October 27, 2026

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, October 22, 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, October 16, 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, October 11, 2026

Billed as the Tri-Cities’ largest selection of toys, video games, comics, LEGO and collectibles, Time Travel Toys Video Games & Collectables is a constantly changing trove of vintage favorites and modern display pieces. They buy, sell and trade, so last year’s impulse buys could become today’s grail.

From the Kingsport newsletter, October 22, 2026