Spend the Day in Downtown Morristown, Tennessee
Photo credit: Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
Article sponsored by Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, downtown Morristown, Tennessee, is the perfect place to spend a day. Easily walkable and beautifully landscaped, alternating Tennessee and American flags flutter in the breeze above hanging baskets filled with colorful blooms. And although the word “unique” gets tossed around far too often, it’s the ideal description for Morristown’s Main Street. The unusual second-story sidewalks, known as the Sky Mart, shield ground-floor storefronts from the elements, making it easy to shop no matter the forecast.
Photo credit: Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
Director of Downtown Development, Natasha Morrison, says the city has found the sweet spot between welcoming smart growth and preserving what makes small towns so special. “There is a tremendous amount of support to see our downtown thrive,” says Morrison. “I love the sense of community here.”
For visitors and residents, the flourishing downtown presents plenty of ways to enjoy sightseeing, shopping and delicious dining.
Retailers keep their customers fashionable from head to toe with classic cuts and on-trend outfits. Whether searching for a vintage vibe or glamorous formalwear, Main Street has the perfect stop. And don’t forget the finishing touches with gift shops that feature eye-catching accessories. For fine jewelry, Morrison notes East Tennessee Diamond Company is a downtown mainstay. “They are a third-generation small business and just celebrated their 45th anniversary,” she says.
Photo credit: Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce
With beautifully staged shops and large antique malls filled with individual booths, there’s no shortage of opportunities to discover treasures downtown. Morrison adds there are many more stops in the blocks along Main Street and nearby Sherwood Commons, including an independent bookstore, a makeup shop, apothecaries, a handmade soap store, a guitar shop, a pottery studio, a taproom, restaurants and more. Plan to spend a day in downtown Morristown, Tennessee, soon.
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