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1200 Kenesaw Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
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About
Bear Den Books, located at 1200 Kenesaw Ave., is a charming independent bookstore in Knoxville. It offers a diverse selection of books for all ages and interests. Visitors praise the welcoming atmosphere and the owners' hospitality, especially towards young readers. The store features both popular titles and unique finds, including books on Knoxville history and cookbooks. Additionally, it hosts engaging story time sessions for kids.
Why you should go
- Explore a diverse selection of highly rated books as well as local authors' works
- Enjoy a cozy and welcoming atmosphere perfect for book lovers of all ages
- Engage with knowledgeable owners who offer recommendations and can order specific titles
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The perfect local bookstore!! It's a cozy environment, has a varied selection of books - local to best selling - and has reasonable prices. Plus they have a secondhand book section!
Hooray for our local bookstore! My toddler and I visit here every day after we get our coffee at Treetop, and we have found so many great kids books. They have the standard canon but also some unique selections like lots of great Knoxville history and cookbooks. We also love their story time for kids. The owners are so welcoming (and tolerant of tiny customers!).
I loved the atmosphere of the store, and it had a great selection of highly rated/reviewed books as well as local books / books by location authors.I don't know if this was done by the store on purpose, but if it was - they did an excellent job of choosing great cover art versions of the books.
The perfect local bookstore!! It's a cozy environment, has a varied selection of books - local to best selling - and has reasonable prices. Plus they have a secondhand book section!
Hooray for our local bookstore! My toddler and I visit here every day after we get our coffee at Treetop, and we have found so many great kids books. They have the standard canon but also some unique selections like lots of great Knoxville history and cookbooks. We also love their story time for kids. The owners are so welcoming (and tolerant of tiny customers!).
I loved the atmosphere of the store, and it had a great selection of highly rated/reviewed books as well as local books / books by location authors.I don't know if this was done by the store on purpose, but if it was - they did an excellent job of choosing great cover art versions of the books.
We gathered reviews from Google and Tripadvisor, and summarized helpful tips as well as commonly mentioned things others might find useful.
- Visit after getting coffee at Treetop nearby to make it a delightful routine
- Attend story time sessions for kids to enhance their love for reading
- Check out the secondhand book section for hidden gems at reasonable prices
- Ask Tex, one of the owners, about new releases or recommendations
Reviews
Bear Den Books is a beloved local bookstore in Knoxville, known for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse selection of books. Customers appreciate the owner's knowledge and helpfulness, as well as the cozy environment and reasonable prices. Families enjoy exploring children's books, including unique selections like Knoxville history and cookbooks. The store is praised for its great cover art versions of books and its commitment to ordering any titles not in stock. Visitors love supporting this independent bookstore that offers something for everyone in the family.
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The perfect local bookstore!! It's a cozy environment, has a varied selection of books - local to best selling - and has reasonable prices. Plus they have a secondhand book section!
Hooray for our local bookstore! My toddler and I visit here every day after we get our coffee at Treetop, and we have found so many great kids books. They have the standard canon but also some unique selections like lots of great Knoxville history and cookbooks. We also love their story time for kids. The owners are so welcoming (and tolerant of tiny customers!).
I loved the atmosphere of the store, and it had a great selection of highly rated/reviewed books as well as local books / books by location authors.I don't know if this was done by the store on purpose, but if it was - they did an excellent job of choosing great cover art versions of the books.
Such a sweet little bookstore! We live in the neighborhood, and I love taking my children there to explore new books and chat with Tex! They always have plenty of the new releases that are often the subject of my book club and they will order anything they don’t have in stock. Love this little place. Definitely check it out!!
Awesome locally owned independent bookstore in Knoxville. All of the books are new, and there's a great diversity of subjects so you will be sure to find something you like. Support a local business and get your books here!
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