Shop Small Saturday

  • April Moss, left, and Rene Mackley at Linda’s Hallmark. - Photos by Tammy Cheek

  • Mark Stephens and Gracie with Brooklyn Hoyt at The Shoppes at Homespun. - Photos by Tammy Cheek

  • Renee Devereaux at The Shoppes at Homespun. - Photos by Tammy Cheek

  • Bobbi and Tyler Stephens at The Shoppes at Homespun. - Photos by Tammy Cheek

  • Chelsey Scharbach shopping at The Adorable Child. - Photos by Tammy Cheek

  • A. J. Christiansen, left, and Pat Burnett, owner of Brickhouse Collectibles. - Photos by Tammy Cheek

  • Victor Barkley, Campbell Station Wine & Spirits. - Photos by Tammy Cheek

  • Thomas Patterson, Dixie Lee Wines & Liquors. - Photos by Tammy Cheek

  • Debi Tuttle, left, and Tiffany McFarland at The Town Framery & Gifts. - Photos by Tammy Cheek

  • rian Sutthin with Elliott’s Boots Shoes Sandals. - Photos by Tammy Cheek

Farragut business owners said they are hopeful for a promising holiday season after experiencing a good start at Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 28.

Initiated by American Express, Shop Small Saturday is a holiday set aside for the Saturday right after Thanksgiving.

“People know it’s Small Business Saturday — they usually will tell us that — so they pay attention,” said April Moss, Linda’s Hallmark store manager.

“By taking advantage of the Shop Small brand, I believe it allows ‘Mom and Pop’ companies to demonstrate their relationship to the community,” said Steve Krempasky, executive director of Shop Farragut/ Farragut Business Alliance.