10. they carry local art and support the local art scene via "ART MART" in collaboration with in house stained glass studio, Southern Studios Stained Glass.
9. they help support local green efforts ala CAPPE and Raven Society and Save Chilhowee Mtn.
8. they "recycled" the old Drake auto parts bldg @ 801 E. Broadway
7. they support local musicians with a monthly open mic
6. they have monthly art shows
5. free meeting space for local groups
4. they sell LP's
3. they have over 75,000 various volumes of USED books as well as an extensive local interest section and an in-house publishing company for out of print titles
2. home of detour coffee, an independent coffee bar and home of the "banana-dog" staffed by cute and sassy barristas.
1. things are always interesting at the bookstore.
and as a bonus, they KNOW their books.
thanks