Shopping

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, this quaint southwestern North Carolina town offers a change of pace and a never-ending supply of activities for the entire family. Franklin is large enough to offer almost anything you need, yet small enough to offer the highest quality of shopping for the entire family.

Antiques

Reminisce Antiques Mall & Auction

49 Macon Center Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-6999

Whistle Stop Antique Mall

1281 Georgia Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-1600

Nestfeathers

153 E. Palmer Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-5476

Apparel

Karen & Company

52 East Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-1313

Here Wee Grow

3263 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-0500

People's On The Square

35 East Main St. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-3115

The Tree House

350 Depot Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 371-2359

WNC Sports Zone

209 Franklin Plaza Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-6587

Apparel - Formal Wear

Cowboys and Divas

664 Highlands Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-7500 Fax: (828) 369-7355

Art Galleries

Michael M. Rogers Gallery

1511 Highlands Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-6709

The Bascom

323 Franklin Road Highlands, NC 28741 Office: (828) 526-4949 Fax: (828) 526-0277

Macon County Art Association

30 E. Main St. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-4607

Arts & Crafts

Designs by Lois

41 Robin Crest Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-7078

North Carolina Mountain Made

(New Retail Store Now Open)

36 E Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 Toll Free: (866) 686-6233 Office: (828) 524-7766

NEW RETAIL STORE NOW OPEN! NCMTNMADE.com has been created for the purpose of marketing the products of our outstanding mountain artists and craftsmen. This site features a wide range of art, crafts, audio and video of mountain music and storytelling, publications (books and magazines), home accessories, and food products. It also showcases the artist or craftsmen of the month as well as providing a calendar of regional events and performances.

Ceramics by You

43 Sloan Industrial Park Raod Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 342-1799

Creations by Myrolin

Whistle Stop Mall - Artisans NC Mountain Made Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-9272

Auto Sales

Jim Brown Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Inc.

556 Highlands Rd Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (800) 666-7438 Office: (828) 369-5003

Franklin Ford

4910 Sylva Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (800) 793-6737 Office: (828) 524-2156

Smoky Mountain Chevrolet

71 Cat Creek Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-0734

Bakery

Life's Bounty

28 E. Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-4800

Beauty Salons

Charity's Hair Studio

493 Highlands Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-0011

"Just Ritz" a Hair Lounge

614 W. Palmer Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 371-0486

Bedding / Mattresses

Sleep USA

Mattress Superstore

1483 Highlands Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-1999 Fax: (828) 349-6056

Bicycles

Cherokee Country Cycles

14660 US Highway 19 Andrews, NC 28901 Office: (828) 321-0499 Fax: (828) 321-0513

Smoky Mountain Bicycles

179 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-2881

We are a full service bicycle shop specializing in entry level to high end mountain, road, comfort, and kids bikes. We are an authorized Trek, Gary Fisher, Klein and Lemond Dealer. We also have bikes available for rental.

Bookstores

Friends of the Macon County Library

121 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734

Millie & Eve's Used Book Store

1781 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-9059 Fax: (828) 369-9059

Daltons Christian Bookstore

177 Franklin Plaza Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-6464

Building Supplies

Jennings Builders Supply

283 Thomas Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-1786

Lowes of Franklin

161 Franklin Plaza Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-4654

Nantahala Lumber Company

301 Depot Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-2131

Cabinetry

Southern Heritage Wood Products, Inc.

874 Iotla Church Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-1819

Bishops Home Center

61 Patton Avenue Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-7875

Joe Morgan Custom Cabinetry

2960 Patton Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-9902

Carpet & Floor Covering

Computer Sales & Service

Tech Place

185 Franklin Plaza Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-1110

Concrete Products

B & B Concrete Products

1687 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-6483

Cosmetics

Linda Cherry Enterprises/ Zumba & Mary Kay

Franklin, NC 28734 Cell: (828) 342-7762

Discount Stores

Walmart

305 Holly Springs Plaza Hwy. 441 By-Pass Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-9111

Fabric & Sewing Machines

Sew Creative

91 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-5221

Farming Supplies

Florists

Colonial Florist and Gifts

667 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Toll Free: (800) 355-2989 Office: (828) 524-6311

Furniture

Eller & Owens Fine Furniture

7555 Georgia Hwy Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-5451

Bucks Furniture & Bedding

560 Depot Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-2254

Whistle Stop Furniture

1281 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-6500

Macon Furniture Mart

77 East Main St. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-8296

Gas - Propane & Applicances

Freeman Gas & Electric

616 Highlands Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-0064

Tugalo Gas Co., Inc.

33 Hunters Trail Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-7101

Gem & Jewelry Shops

Jamison Jewelers

94 East Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 Toll Free: (800) 842-4034 Office: (828) 524-2818

Gold and Silver Exchange

143 Franklin Plaza Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-0606

Mason Mountain Mine & Cowee Gift Shop

5315 Bryson City Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-4570

Anil B. Dholakia

687 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-6657

Anil B. Dholakia, Inc. is a leading Wholesale Importer and Manufacturer of Gems, Beads and stylish Ready To Wear jewelry. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS ONLY.

Rose Creek Mine & Rock Shop

115 Terrace Ridge Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-3774

The Gem Factory

3348 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-9193

Cowee Mtn. Ruby Mine

6771 Sylva Road - 441 North Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-5271

Ruby City Gems

130 E. Main St. Franklin, NC 28734 Toll Free: (800) 821-RUBY Office: (828) 524-3967 Fax: (828) 369-2678

Located in downtown Franklin North Carolina, offers Custom gem cutting and mounting, 14kt gold jewelry and findings, thousands of cut gemstones, lapidary equipment and supplies, mineral specimens, stone carvings and bookends and free Museum. Buses and RV's welcome. School, church, and rockhound groups welcome! Open April 01 through December 26.

Gallery of Gems & Minerals

2754 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-8931

Jackson Hole Gem Mine

9770 Highlands Rd. Highlands, NC 28741 Office: (828) 524-5850

Franklin Gemstone & Jewelry Warehouse

3002 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-6132

Gold City Gem Mine

9410 Sylva Highway Franklin, NC 28734 Toll Free: (800) 713-7767 Office: (828) 369-3905

Home of the 1061 carat sapphire found at Gold City, featured in PEOPLE WEEKLY, DISNEY ADVENTURES and ROCK & GEM Magazines. Native and Enriched Gemstones buckets. We also have Gold Panning. New and Improved large covered flume for Gem Mining rain or shine.Located on highway 441, 6 miles north of Franklin, NC. Click on website for hours of operation or give us a call at 1-800-713-7767. Free stone inspections.

Stewart's of Franklin

38 East Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-9440 Fax: (828) 524-0569

Emma's Place

1884 Georgia Road Hwy 441 Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-1884

Jewelry, Lapidary, Antiques & Such

Gifts & Specialty Shops

Life's Bounty

28 E. Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-4800

Bear Creek BBQ Sauces

87 George Doster Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-4302

Smokey Mountain Cigars, LLC

1991 Georgia Road Frankin, NC 28734 Cell: (954) 675-1258

Appalachian Harvest

70 Iotla Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 743-7300

Rosebud Cottage

Romantic Home Accents - New & Vintage

46 E East Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-2429

Lisa's Corner

714 Highlands Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-0890 Office: (828) 349-9769

Scottish Tartan Museum & Heritage Center

86 E. Main St. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-7472

The only museum in America focusing on Scottish Highland Dress. Come learn about your Scottish heritage and that of the North Carolina mountains. A full gift shop offers Scottish gifts, books, music, celtic jewelry, and a full line of Highland Clothing for purchase or to rent.

Shuler's Country Store

18 Pine Ridge Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-2648 Fax: (828) 349-2647

La Chispa

497 Highlands Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-3030

Bakery/Retail Store

Gun Shops

Shuler's Country Store

18 Pine Ridge Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-2648 Fax: (828) 349-2647

Hardware

Macon County's Ace Hardware

75 W Palmer Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-0502

Health Food Stores

Roomful of Nuts

2728 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-0242 Fax: (828) 524-0270

Changes Nutrition Center

323 Westgate Plaza Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-9500

Hiking/Backpacking

Home Decor

Rusty Wagon

1281 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-9972

Simple Elegance

8 Hyatt Rd. Holly Springs Plaza Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-1235

Lawn & Garden

Aine's Handyman Service, Inc

268 Summerhill Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-3985 Toll Free: (800) 848-0068

Log Homes

Country Park Home & Cabin Sales

2887 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-8834

The Montgomery Company

24 Yearling Way Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 421-8211 Fax: (828) 349-4687

*Residential and Commercial
*Innovative Custom Designing
*State of the Art Plan Printing
*Excavation and Land Preparation
*NC Level 4 Wastewater Installation and Inspections
*Unparalleled Workmanship
*Request a list of our many references
*Contact us today to schedule a tour of our quality homes

Metal Buildings

The Montgomery Company

24 Yearling Way Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 421-8211 Fax: (828) 349-4687

*Residential and Commercial
*Innovative Custom Designing
*State of the Art Plan Printing
*Excavation and Land Preparation
*NC Level 4 Wastewater Installation and Inspections
*Unparalleled Workmanship
*Request a list of our many references
*Contact us today to schedule a tour of our quality homes

Motorcycle & ATV Sales & Service

Cherokee Country Cycles

14660 US Highway 19 Andrews, NC 28901 Office: (828) 321-0499 Fax: (828) 321-0513

Office Supplies & Furniture

Tech Place

185 Franklin Plaza Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-1110

Franklin Office Supply, Inc.

161 Highlands Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-7468

Mail Stop Business Center, Inc

1281 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-4040

Pet Needs

River Ridge Bed & Biscuit

3978 Bryson City Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-0700

Paula's Pet Paradise Pet Resort

3348 Old Murphy Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-1900

Picture Framing

Plaques

Coates Designers & Craftsmen of Fine Plaques Inc.

57 Mill St. Franklin, NC 28734 Toll Free: (800) 428-8899 Office: (828) 349-9700

Plumbing & Supplies

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

271 Cat Creek Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-7124

City Plumbing & Electric Supply Company

266 Highlands Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-3382 Fax: (828) 369-3838 Toll Free: (800) 282-9943

Jimbo's Plumbing, LLC

81 Theo Rogers Lane Otto, NC 28763 Office: (828) 349-4787

Anderson Jones, Inc.

350 Depot St. Franklin, NC 28734 Toll Free: (800) 451-2140 Office: (828) 524-2140

Pools & Spas

Mountain Spring Spas & Pools, Inc.

611 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-2871

Pottery

Hank Shuler, Potter

405 Floyd Shuler Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-7186

Barber Pottery

19 Iotla Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 332-0047

Promotional Products

Pride Promotions

Krista Lyons

626 Medlin Road Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 413-9496 Fax: (828) 221-1494 Toll Free: (866) 695-9321

Quilt Shops

Deb's Cats N Quilts

106 West Palmer Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-8912

Sew Creative

91 Highlands Rd. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-5221

A Stitch In Time

23 Macon Center Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-3300 Fax: (828) 524-3316

Scrapbooking

Creative Memories

Cindy Cavender

305 Mason Mountain Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Home: (828) 369-2221 Cell: (828) 342-5611

Let me help you organize and preserve your precious photographs and memorbilia in a safe, fun and meaningful album. Whether your pictures are in boxes or still on your camera or computer, I can help you get the most out of them with both traditional and digital scrapbooking techniques. It's easy! Give me a call to attend a beginners class or schedule one for you and your friends. Ask me about our Quarterly 3-day workshop/crops.

T-Shirts

Bear Prints

422 E. Palmer St. Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-5494

Thrift Stores

CARENET Thrift Store

80 Westgate Plaza Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-9064

Goodwill Industries of NWNC

295 West Gate Plaza Franklin, NC 28734

TV & Electronics

J & T Electronics

187 Sweet Water Drive Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 369-3133

TV Repair

Curtis TV / Radio Shack

644 W Palmer Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 524-4484

Yarn

Silver Threads & Golden Needles

41 East Main Street Franklin, NC 28734 Office: (828) 349-0515

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