Suppose you wish to do one thing completely different like present up on the ‘Cruz-in’ Rockabilly model. Let me introduce you to the Olde Towne Emporium.
There’s a woman by the title of Kathy Petersen who owns this distinctive store. It’s a blast from the previous to a less complicated time the place the great ole days are nonetheless alive and nicely.
Olde Towne Emporium is situated on Important Road in Rogersville throughout from O’Henry’s and The Wanting Glass. Kathy might be sitting in her chair behind the counter simply ready to point out you round. Fabulous finds and bargains filling each nook and cranny make it a hidden gem in downtown Rogersville .
She has 40 years of classic expertise at her earlier store in Southern California: Shine! Christian Performing Arts Studio with Classic Boutique.
She has a creative background and has studied ballet and percussion. A girl of many abilities, Kathy was additionally Music Director on the First Baptist Church in her earlier residence city for 23 years, and taught drama and music.
Hawkins County Faculty Superintendent, Matt Hixson is her son in legislation. Whereas visiting him in Rogersville throughout Heritage Days Kathy and her husband discovered and bought a retailer. As Kathy put it they “escaped: California and embraced small city life right here.
When requested if there have been future plans of enlargement Kathy mentioned, ”The air-con works in 10 minutes so I’m staying put”.
She loves flitting about and rearranging her store. “Prospects come again and might’t discover what they’d their eye on.” she mentioned. “Don’t lose hope. I do know precisely the place I put it.”
She’s open 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Wed-Sat or anytime the open signal is out entrance. You’ll be able to name the store at (423) 797-1715. It’s residence away from residence to Kathy who virtually lives there.
Personally I’m besotted by the 50’s Rockabilly attire and had a lot enjoyable choosing one out with Kathy’s assist. After I put it on, I needed to put on it out of the store and present it off. It’s now my favourite costume and I would like extra.
Kathy will get many one in every of a sort objects so you’ll stand out in a crowd. To be completely sincere I may simply transfer into the store and reside there very like Kathy herself who’s made it right into a unbelievable fairyland that Alice herself may get misplaced in.
Not too way back I posted photos on FACEBOOK of my go to to the Olde Towne Emporium. It obtained plenty of feedback and compliments.
Individuals have been asking if they might order on-line however Kathy prefers the non-public contact. She doesn’t ship merchandise. Most expressed admiration of a polka dot costume with massive purple roses.
I agree it’s fabulous. The store obtained a lot love and admiration from my associates across the globe with Suzy Hobson saying, ”Lovely and it seems to be like an Aladdin’s Cave of delights there.” A cornucopia of treasures await similar to antiques, toys, housewares and extra.
Occurring a street journey or simply need some memorabilia? She’s all the time looking out for Harley Davison accoutrements for the biker fanatic.
You by no means know what you would possibly discover. Come and go to her store the place rock and roll fantasies can turn out to be your actuality, Or perhaps you desire a costume or costume up for a particular occasion. It’s enjoyable, and never costly. You’ll be able to even costume up an outdated room at residence with furnishings and equipment.
If purchasing is cheaper than remedy, then Kathy’s obtained the correct prescription. Don’t overlook purchasing counts as cardio too.
