Knoxville, Tennessee’s newest (and best) gaming store is one of the best I have ever been in. Organized Play at 221 Cumberland Ave, is owned by a very nice man named Morgan, has altogether the best playing atmosphere in the area. I go in every Friday for FNM, or Friday Night Magic, a tournament of the Wizard’s of the Coast game Magic the Gathering. Morgan knows all the players by name, and he is always friendly and asks how our weeks have gone. It’s a great place, with a real old-city kind of appeal to it, and it is set up perfectly for tournaments and free play. And the stock that Morgan keeps is astounding! There are always new games, comics, and mangas coming in, and usually someone there who is up for a round with the new games. Organized Play even has its own live-in mascot! Preston, the shop cat and undisputed boss of the store, is always hanging around to climb into whatever lap presents itself, or to chase whatever dice may be out on the tables (whether they are in play or not). All in all I have to say that I will not be going to any other stores in the area, because the competition just doesn’t have Morgan’s concern for his customers, the atmosphere that he has striven to achieve, or to be brutally honest – his great prices! GlobalYP.net has local business listings available online.

Nixon’s Deli in Knoxville, TN is one of the best places I have eaten for awhile! Their signature steamed subs are delicious, and always made fresh, right in front of you. You get to choose what kind of sub you want, and then you can customize it with whatever yummy toppings and cheese you want. Then they steam it lightly, so it gets all melted and the flavors just soak through the whole sandwich. I love it! I used to go to McDonald’s or Wendy’s for lunch every day, but now I couldn’t think of going anywhere but Nixon’s. I’ve even gotten the rest of my coworkers hooked, and now it’s an office routine. We send someone (usually me) to Nixon’s with our orders every day, and they never let us down. And the staff is so friendly, it’s like you are part of their family. Even if you’ve only been there once they greet you like an old friend every time you walk through that door, and they always have a treat if you bring in your little ones. So all in all, I would enthusiastically recommend Nixon’s to anyone, especially busy interns on a tight budget! Budget your time better and find online local listings quickly and easily with globalYP.net.

Toddy’s Package Store carries everything from five-dollar bottles of wine to the finest vodka and tequila in the world. In other words, it does not matter what you are looking for because you are sure to find it at Toddy’s. Conveniently located in a shopping district, Toddy’s is the place to go if you are planning a party or just looking for something for a quiet evening at home. The often have great sales, with a wide variety of wine and spirits being discounted all the time. The staff is friendly and informative and with two cash registers, there is never a long wait, even when the store is crowded. My wife and I recently stocked the bar in our new home and decided to go to Toddy’s to do it. We picked up a wide assortment of spirits and liqueurs, and were pleasantly surprised with the total. We had expected to spend much more in the process, but Toddy’s saved us a good sum of money. We have since recommended the store to all of our friends and they have all come away with similar positive experiences. If you are new to Knoxville and looking for a neighborhood package store, look no further that Toddy’s Package Store – you will not be disappointed. To find other great places in your area, visit globalYP.net, a local online directory.

Congratulations to the GlobalYP team and all the  writers from around the country who have helped make 2009 a great year for the GlobalYP Blog! 2009 was a great year, and 2010 is sure to be even bigger and better, especially for the blog! Starting a little under a year ago, the GlobalYP Blog has flourished and exceeded expectations! We reached a milestone of the 1000th blog released back in August 2009. Over the past four months we have managed to release an additional 2000 posts, publishing our 3000th on New Year’s Eve – a great way to ring in the New Year. 

Starting the New Year off with a bang, we are pleased to announce the 3000th blog, Three Rivers Market. Located in Knoxville, TN, Three Rivers Market is a small, community-owned cooperative grocery store. The market features a wide variety of organic and natural foods, as well as household goods, supplements and body care products. 

GlobalYP and the GlobalYP Blog is dedicated to small businesses. We understand what it is a small business wants because we ourselves are a small business. In the year 2010, we hope to publish twice as many blog posts and reach out to as many small businesses as we can! Again, congratulations to the GlobalYP.net team, and stayed tuned for an amazing year to come from GlobalYP.net!

KARM Thrift Stores are not your average thrift store. They are amazingly different than anything I have experienced in my extensive history of second-hand shopping. The stores are all clean, well lit, and extremely well organized. Clothing is organized by men’s, women’s and children’s, and then further organized by style, color and size. The quality is outstanding. They must take the cream off the top of their donations and pass on all items they consider sub-standard. It’s not just clothing. It’s furniture, home furnishing accessories, pictures, lamps, mirrors, linens, dishware, table ware, knick-knacks, office supplies, computers, appliances, microwaves, books, magazines, albums, CDs, jewelry, handbags, seasonal (Christmas!) – the list goes on. The layout of the stores allows you to move around easily – no crowded aisles here. And no stacks! Everything is displayed in a professional and appropriate manner, easy for the viewing, and tempting to the buyer. And the employees! Wow! They greet you warmly as you walk in the door. And there is always an employee available on the floor to assist you with any questions. Retail chains could take a lesson. The best part – all proceeds go directly to assisting getting the homeless off the streets. KARM is a tremendously successful organization responsible for helping countless families in the Knoxville, TN area overcome their obstacles and re-establish themselves with jobs and homes. KARM doesn’t just feed the homeless; KARM goes the next step and the next step and the next to assist individual’s reintegration into working society. Let globalYP.net assist you in finding local business listings online.

The Crown and Goose, an English Pub in Knoxville, TN (at 123 South Central St), sits with its main doors open inviting city-goes in off the street for a frosty beer or traditional English fare on hot summer days. The serving staff is professional and warm, and the clientele seem to be Englishmen who have found themselves inexplicably in America, seeking the solace of a slice of the UK by patronizing the bar. Affluent Knoxvillians join the European crowd and quite a few soccer enthusiasts can be seen inside at any given time. The atmosphere was loud the last time I was there, but not usually; they were piping soccer via satellite and stream of occasional cheers or jeers from the crowd could be heard from the patrons with their eyes hanging on the exploits of the Manchester team (they were playing Chelsea, so at times it got pretty loud). Once the game was over, though, the volume returned to a polite rumble. The décor makes one feel at once among friends with underpinning of a fine dining establishment. The Goose has, of course, a full bar with your favorite liquors and a decent variety of good beer. The usual line-up of America’s standard pilseners take their place among pull tabs with a few curious but lesser known names. Being an English pub, Guiness is of course available, as well as Boddington’s Honey Brown and few other British ales. Overall, this is a good place to hang out and grab a drink. To find more hangouts, visit globalYP.net, an online directory.

Cutie Tooties, located in the Bearden neighborhood of Knoxville, TN is an amazing place to shop for anyone that has made the investment to cloth diaper their child. What really makes this shop special is the owner, Sunny, she is the mom to toddler triplets and she cloth diapered all three. She is often at the store with a helpful hand and a smile. She allows moms to try out cloth diapers before a purchase and encourages the right fit for you and your family. In addition to carrying all brands of cloth diapers, Cutie Tooties is also a natural baby store and offers a variety of eco-friendly and organic products that would make any “green” parent drool. In particular they carry in stock some favorites, Moby Wraps, Laptop Lunches, Ergo Carriers and a variety of skin care products. Cutie Tooties also helps families save money by having great sales and the opportunity to consign gently used diapers and children’s items for store credit. Cutie Tooties offers a variety of cloth diapering tips and services as well, including a savings calculator, local consultations, washing care tips, and how to get started in the world of cloth diapering. In addition, the store also has gift registries and gift certificates available. Cutie Tooties is the place to shop if you are a cloth diapering parent. Want to find more great businesses in your area? Visit GlobalYP the online local yellow pages.

While the music industry is tanking in sales on physical product and the online business is thriving in downloads, there are few stores left that can qualify for the sought after credibility of being known as the local music store. Cat’s Music in Knoxville, Tn is one such store left in the city, and the only store left in West Knoxville. What makes this store stand out are two aspects; great customer service and a great atmosphere. The employees will go out of their way to help the customer with anything from providing ticketing information to special ordering hard to find product. The walls are covered with posters of the latest artists, t-shirts hang from the ceiling, and there is always music playing all in a clean atmosphere; an atmosphere that says modern day music store that still has an old school feel to it. With music in the name of the store, one walks into an unexpected smorgasbord of products. The store carries the obvious products from LPs and CDs to music related DVDs but also carries music related accessories, posters, a glass pipe section, jewelry, incense, and a ticketing outlet; in short, anything a music lover needs to enjoy all aspects of music. Want to find more great businesses in your area? Visit GlobalYP the online local yellow pages.