Ritual + Remedy
3890 Dayton Blvd.
Red Bank
(423) 521-1781
What they sell: Anything related to magic, meditation blankets and cushions, candles, incense, crystals, tarot cards, smoking accessories and cool jewelry.
Coolest thing on offer: Crystals that glow under a blacklight, along with a beaver skull.
Why you want to shop here: This is the place to go if you want to focus on your spiritual journey.
Staff photo by Emily Crisman / Heels Down BoutiqueHeels Down Boutique
5926 Howe Lane, Suite 110
Ooltewah
(423) 910-1245
What they sell: English riding apparel, boots and accessories, saddle pads and all sorts of equestrian lifestyle products, ranging from silver stirrup earrings to insulated wine cups with horse-related phrases.
Coolest thing on offer: Horse treats shaped like unicorns and doughnuts.
Why you want to shop here: If you or your child is into horses, it’s nice to have a local store where you can browse and try things on.
Staff photo by Olivia Ross / Jalic Blades, seen on August 23, 2022, has world-exclusive rights to manufacture replica weapons from George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' and 'Game of Thrones.'Olivia Ross
Jalic Blades
2011 Dayton Blvd.
Red Bank
(423) 508-8841
What they sell: Swords modeled after famous blades featured in TV shows such as “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon,” “The Last Kingdom” and “The Wheel of Time.”
Coolest thing on offer: The Valyrian Steel Blackfyre Damascus Book Edition ($750), the officially licensed Blackfyre from “A Song of Ice and Fire.” Each of the 500 limited-edition blades comes with a certificate of authenticity autographed by George R.R. Martin and is engraved with the edition number.
Why you want to shop here: This is the best (and probably only) place in town to buy swords.
Staff photo by Emily Crisman / Burns TobacconistBurns Tobacconist
110 Jordan Drive
East Brainerd
(423) 855-5200
What they sell: Cigars and beer.
Coolest thing on offer: Boasting the largest humidor in Tennessee, Burns carries more than 1,500 varieties of cigars.
Why you want to shop here: This is the best place to find a rare cigar or to sit and have a cigar in the store’s lounge.
Staff photo by Emily Crisman / T&A DartsT & A Darts
5817 Lee Highway
Brainerd
(423) 894-1363
What they sell: Darts, dart boards, dart accessories, cases, scoreboards, trophies and plaques.
Coolest thing on offer: The fact that a store exclusively sells darts and dart-related products in a city the size of Chattanooga is unique/cool enough in itself.
Why you want to shop here: This is the place to go if you want to up your darts game with high-quality darts customized according to your preferences or to have your favorite darts repaired.