The Gigantic General Store In Tennessee You'll Want To Visit Over And Over Again
By Chris Dodge|Published December 19, 2022
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Chris Dodge
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My name is Chris Dodge and I live right here in the great state of Tennessee. My family and I are full adventurers filled with passion to see the amazing things our state has to offer. We are avid hikers and have explored many different places in Tennessee and beyond but we are always thankful to be living in such a glorious state.
Sevierville is known as the gateway to the Smoky Mountains and has changed a lot over the years. The town seems to be getting bigger and bigger each year with record-breaking attractions and brand new business. As big as the town gets there are little things that seem to last forever that Tennesseans have held dear for as long as anyone can remember. Values like living simply, loving others, and loyalty to your family are all things you will find at the Ogle Brothers General Store in Sevierville.
The Ogle brothers are among the ninth generation from a family that has called Tennessee home for well over a century.
Owning a land known as Five Oaks, these two entrepreneurial brothers have created so much more than just a general store. The store was made to celebrate life in the Southern Appalachian area as well as their own rich family history. Growing up in Tennessee, there are inherent values that are passed down from generation to generation - things like hard work, treating others well, and gathering your loved ones together.
Every item in the store has a purpose and a place, from the jams that are locally made to the fine pottery that is crafted on-site.
These pieces will tell the story of a simple family who loves each other and wants to share that love with your family as well. Items are meant to invoke and inspire that same passion with your own loved ones. Vendors and artisans will be featured throughout the store, and the list will grow and evolve over time, so every time you visit it will be a different experience.
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Another strong Tennessee tradition is to slow down the pace of life and relax.
Grab a freshly baked cookie, sit in a rocking chair, and enjoy your time at the general store. Don’t think of this as just another store, but instead a place to rest and find peace as well as pick up a few great purchases.
Comfort food of the finest variety is served all with that signature Smoky Mountain flavor. Live out the dream of the Ogle brothers as you laugh and smile over a wonderful meal with your family. It's a value here in Tennessee that we hold very dear to our hearts.
If you find yourself longing for these types of traditions in your home, then stay a little while longer and learn from the history presented all around Five Oaks. You can stay at the Lodge at Five Oaks and spend even more time as a family.
The hope isn’t to just spend a day shopping at the Ogle Brothers General Store in Sevierville, but the dream is that you will learn something from the values of a strongly connected family here in Tennessee. When you leave, you can feel renewed and empowered to instill the same values in your own life. So come and stay a while, relax, and enjoy this Smoky Mountain city. For more information, please visit the Ogle Brothers General Store website. Check out the menu at the Five Oaks Farm Kitchen. Then book a night stay at the Lodge at Five Oaks.
