What a cute little boutique nestled on a quiet side street in downtown Calhoun. If I wasn't just…read moreaimlessly window shopping one afternoon while seeing family in the area, I wouldn't have even known it existed. I'm glad I took a stroll over and discovered this hidden gem. Aside from super cute clothes and shoes (boho tops, platform sandals, wedges, leggings, loungewear), I found some adorable necklaces and earrings, a few handbags (higher end materials) and a bunch of nice home decorative accents, like candles from The Rustic House line, which I was told were made exclusively in Tennessee (manager mentioned it). Most of the clothes were from area designers and such and the selection and prices were really comparable to nearby boutiques and big box retailers. I liked a lot of the pieces, but only picked up a few as I needed room in my luggage to pack for the trip back north. There was a surprise scavenger hunt sale going on, so I drew for a discount code at the registers and was pleased to have received a nice percentage reduction on my purchase (30%), which is a healthy savings. Yay for surprise scavenger hunt sales (a few of the local boutiques downtown were participating that week)! I'll take a nice sale any day! The manager also told me that I could order anything from the store and have it shipped out of state, too, so that's a bonus. She also told me to check out their FB and IG pages, too, both of which seem chock full of interesting finds. I just checked out their IG and they have some nice items on there. I'm about to do some online shopping now..... The new stock is adorable. Service was friendly and the manager-owner chatted with my husband and I for a bit and mentioned a couple of other local shops I might actually like to check out. First rate shopping experience at a local independent biz.

From the owner: Cotton and Twine Boutique was born from the combined minds of sisters Miranda Bentley and Camellia…read moreCornelius, as well as their mother, Larissa Boston. The goal is: clean and modern fashion that is fun and laid back at the same time. Cotton and Twine has a "new south" mentality, where women can break through any fashion boundaries. Come shop with us and expect good vibes. #CTQT

I wouldn't go to Rack Room if I wanted a unique pair shoes, but this store fits the bill when I…read moreneed something plain or a new pair of tennis shoes. The sales associates are very helpful, and the owner is really nice. They can all help you wade through the refuse to find something worth wearing.

From the owner: Rack Room Shoes has been the trusted footwear retailer of choice for more than 95 years by…read moreconsistently offering quality shoes for men, women and children at value prices. With a wide variety of nationally recognized brands and an assortment of exclusive brands in athletic, comfort, dress and casual, every member of the family will find the shoes they love at the value they need.

IF QUALITY IS WHAT YOU SEEK, KEEP LOOKING!…read more I stopped in for a winter flip-flop or sandal. My husband thinks that this is an oxymoron but to me, it makes perfect sense because of the original Birkenstock sandal. I like the idea of an open "slip on". This store did not really have what I wanted but I have noticed that their selection is very poor and not because of quantity but quality. I challenged my husband to find one pair of ladies boots that were leather and he couldn't. Even once trusted brands that only delivered quality leather option have gone with vegan leather. Now, here is the deal, I don't mind that you prefer to sell vegan leather but the lower quality should be reflected in the price. Also, I think the boxes should carry a special marker to indicate that the product is not leather. As a general practice, I would love for stores to organize their shoes according to leather and non-leather options for the sake of convenience. This store chain has become the Dollar Store of shoes and is no longer an option for me.

Always a Great Staff. Very Upbeat Enviroment! Everyone is helpful.read more

It's quiet and easy to get to and has a decent selection of shops so you will probably find what…read moreyou need at good prices. They have a lot of vacant spaces but I usually hit Bealls, Jacob's Well, Bath and Body Works, Old Navy, American Eagle, Ann Taylor, The Clearance Chucks and a couple of Antique and Thrift type shops.

This outlet mall has seen better days. I'd say half of the stores in the pictures have shuttered as…read morethere's no Izod, no Tommy and others. About the only good stores are a small Nike factory store and an Old Navy outlet. Many of the stores are local places such as an antique store which would be great if I lived in the area. I think the mall would do better if it had a full scale restaurant or something of that sort. Seems like there's plenty of land to do that with and with a premium freeway location it's puzzling why mall management hasn't tried to attract one. Who knows? I'd stop there again due to the Nike store not being too crowded but not sure that I would go anywhere else.

Plenty of street parking along with a parking a garage a few blocks away. Nice, clean streets for…read morewalking and perusing the downtown Calhoun area. We went on a weekday and it was not crowded but still a few customers were in the downtown area. Friendly staff. Quaint shop with sizes for all kids as well as custom items. Bows, shoes, accessories, etc. caring staff that is willing to help you find what you are looking for with no issue. Tons of cute one of a kind items, reasonably priced, discounts galore and wide array of items. They accept credit cards and cash. They even have a play area for smaller kids so parents can shop in relative peace. Highly recommend and we will be back.

When you walk in the store there is a strong smell of mildew. I bought a scrub top thinking that…read moreputting it in the wash with hot water and Tide with Downey would remove that. No chance. It still smells of mildew. Washed it twice. Same smell. However, people were nice.

Lynn's is 100% in product pricing, customer service, and willingness to go above and beyond to…read moresatisfy your embroidery needs! Ira Ellis Director of marketing for Empire care centers.