Shopping
No need to make the trek to Chatanooga! Bradley County has planty of shopping of its own, here are but a few favorites.
The Bradley Square Mall is a bright, modern indoor shopping experience with many familiar department stores including: JC Penney, Sears, Kmart and Belk. There is also an assortment of accessories, apparel, gifts, and specialty boutiques. Renovations started February 07 on a new 12 screen Cineplex Movie Theater.
Your little ones will be perfectly outfitted in styles from the Children's Orchard. Selling new and gently used children's clothing and accessories, the Children's Orchard strives to keep their shelves stocked with quality goods that moms can rely on. Plus it's the only store with the M.O.M.S. club, a special members program with tons of deals!
Own a piece of the Southern Appalachian people's history when you purchase one of the handmade bowls from the Hand Hewn Bowl company. Made from a time honored tradition these bowls are painstakingly carved from choice pieces of American Hardwood with an adz, one of man's oldest tools. Hand Hewn offers 3 day workshops for those who want to strengthen their arm muscles and create a functional and beautiful piece of art for their home.
Located in Ooltewah, O'neals is Bradley County's one stop shop for all sporting goods and supplies. Carrying camping gear, fishing supplies and tackle, hunting equipment and sporting goods of all kinds, O'neals prides itself on keeping prices low and having the supplies you can count on for all your outdoor adventures.
Hobby Lobby in Cleveland carries all the supplies necessary for all your do-it-yourself projects. With a large selection of jewelery making, fabrics, floral arranging, scrapbooking and needlework supplies, there is sure to be something to occupy your time and help you create beautiful handicrafts. With a large children's section, you're sure to find something to interest children from toddler to teen.
The American people have been using essential oils for medicinal and relaxation purposes for hundreds of years. Scents by Michelle offers custom blended oils, perfumes, home scents, and bath and beauty products for all occasions. Make your house a home with an aroma perfectly blended to reflect you and your style.
From children's gifts to dinnerware and bath and body, Greeks Bearing Gifts in Athens is the ultimate gift store. The gourmet food section has a variety of local handmade delectables like hot pepper jelly and pecan pie in a jar. Greeks Bearing Gifts is Athen's destination for wedding registry and gift buying for all occasions.
Shopping at a place where your money helps others is the best of both worlds! Experience the joy of helping others while scoring bargains for yourself at The Samaritan Center in Ooltewah. Portions of proceeds from the Thrift shop, The Clearance shop and the Toy Connection go to community programs like Disaster response, Community building and Gifts for Jesus.
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Whether braving rapids on the Ocoee River, hiking the trails in the Cherokee National Forest or out and about in downtown Cleveland, the clean country air in Bradley county can really make you work up an appetite. There are plenty of restaurants in the region to satisfy your hunger from classic American to Italian and Tex-Mex.
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