I cannot say enough good things about the Mercantile. Adorable addition to state street! Huge…read morevariety of adorable gifts, clothing, and house decor. That Cookie Dough & Sweets Bar is located in the Mercantile and OMG! It is a must if you like sweets! They have cookie dough and gelato mainly among other things. I got a milkshake which was half cookie dough and half gelato. Delicious!! Super friendly staff as well!! Can't wait to go back.

From the owner: Mercantile On State is a Gift Shop, Boutique, Dessert Shop & Novelties Store located in Bristol, TN…read moreand has been servicing all of Bristol and the surrounding areas for many years. We offer Jewelry, Handmade Jewelry, Cookie Dough, Unique Gifts, Art Gifts & much more. Here at Mercantile On State, our mission is to always provide quality Gifts at an affordable price. The success of our Store is due to the dedication we provide to our customers. Customer satisfaction is always our number one priority. Contact us or check out our website for more information.

This place has lots of personality to be so high up and away from other people and businesses. The…read moreday I visited they had a Blue Grass band and a fair amount of tourists stopping in. If you're brave and healthy enough, get a ticket to walk the stairs of the lookout tower. It's an experience you won't regret!

Cutest little country store I've ever been in! great prices and the nicest older man working.read more

Quaint little gift shop connected to a local pharmacy. The gift shop has the cutest collection of…read moreholiday items ! Each holiday the store carries classy items that make the store a local favorite place to shop. Connected to the gift shop is a pharmacy with a fabulous little lunch cafe that serves fresh sandwiches and burgers on the grill. Everyone that stops in seems to know each other and the family feeling makes the whole shopping and dining experience a pleasant one . If you're in the Va area this is definitely a place to stop and have lunch and shop !

I needed to find a copy of a commemorative book honoring a local photographer, Mel Grubb. I emailed…read morefrom Florida, received a prompt reply within the hour, spoke by phone, and the book is on the way. Service doesn't get any better than this from Santa's Chief Elf! Thank you so very much.

Great find!!!! Such cute gifts, cards, women and children's clothing!!! The town is small but this…read moreshop is the diamond in the hills I was hoping for. I was in there for over an hour shopping and visiting with the lovely salesperson. I will be back when in town to see the new items on display!

This is the best Capitol gift shop I have ever been to! Located in the museum building (not the…read moreCapitol building). Soft and amazing t shirt designs, plenty of ornaments, post cards - all the kitschy local stuff- just perfect! There are 2 free regular parking spots for the gift shop with a one hour limit in the ADA lot but employees must park there because on multiple days they were taken. Parking is super cheap with the meters, you just have to walk across from the other lot.

Nice gift shop inside the state museum . It's big and stocked with a variety of state themed…read moresouvenirs and local products . Lots of variety from local wines and honey and maple syrup to blown glass , books and candles. If you are a pressed penny collector , there is a machine inside the gift shop with four different designs - the cost is 75 cents + one penny.

The personal shoppers experience with a unique selection. The perfect place to find a one-of-a-kind…read moregift

A wonderful gift shop with unique gifts that cannot be found other places in the area. If you're…read morelooking for a gift that will make a lasting impression, shop here. They also sell my favorite loose leaf tea, Thomas Tea. The staff is great, you'll enjoy the visit. Easy parking, too.

Vicki gave us a lot of great recommendations of things to do and places to eat in the area. We had…read moresuch a pleasant conversation with her during our visit. There are so many beautiful and handmade pieces to look at and buy here.

Wonderful shop! The owner, Vickie, is a fount of knowledge about the area and has a lot of great…read moreinformation and stories about the region. There is a good selection of items - wine, beauty, crafts, clothes, books, trinkets, fishing gear, accessories, and more. There is definitely something for everyone, and it's definitely one of the best spots to go to in Tazewell.

So on my last day (or so I thought) down Souff... the beautiful Lovely Lady takes me to this homey…read morelil mom and pop shop on State St that literally straddles the VA/TN state border. Wanted to grab a lil bit o' the South to take home with me. I may have seen a few stars n bars flags flying on a few trucks....but I didn't have my AK, so it was a Good Day....Bruh-man not trying to get arrested in the the South. N-E way...This store reminds me of my aunt's house in Fresno. Every summer, we pickled and canned fruits and veggies throughout. I picked snap beans, okra, grapes, cherries, cukes, tomatoes, etc for many summers with her. Unpaid labor!! This place reminded me of those hot ass summers, canning stuff. Chow Chow. Pickles. Hot Peppers. Jelly. Preserves. This place has it all. Along with cute furniture, knickknacks, mugs, souvenirs like any other thrift store type place. This store is great. The cashier was helpful, sweet and very nice. Altho TSA broke my mug and luggage locks on the way back to LA.... But this place was great. Can't wait to go back. When I move....I'll get some stuff from here.

Walked in there today with some of my buddies and the lady behind the counter was so nice and…read morewelcoming. I rarely get to go out and explore Bristol due to my job but I'm glad I stopped in at this nice little shop! They sell a lot of home decor stuff and scented items! I've shopped here a few times before and I'm never disappointed! They're ice cream shop is amazing as well!

I tried Sisters as a Plan B because my first choice wasn't opening until dinner. What a pleasant…read moresurprise! Nice casual atmosphere, and the soup and sandwich combo is excellent. Knowledgeable efficient wait staff as well. I really like this place.

This spot was pretty good overall. The idea of Mac and cheese soup was probably one of the most…read moreunique approaches I've seen in a while. I liked the sweet tea and egg salad sandwich and the prices were quite reasonable. The service and ambiance were nice and felt very local and community based. Very cute spot - wish I had had more time to shop around.

Nice gift shop conveniently located within the national park. It's a one stop shop if you're…read morevisiting the park . They have items you might need during your park visit like bug spray , water and sunscreen . They have a huge selection of national park themed gifts . They have a pressed penny machine . They have an ice cream shop ! The ice cream shop has lots of sweet treats to choose from . The shop is locally owned and has been in business long before the national park was opened . Check them out !

Awesome gift shop! Lots of things to look at or purchase! & the shop was priced fairly!read more