In a world that is continually speeding out of control, sometimes it is good to slow down a bit.  Tennesseeans know how to turn down the dial and live life at a slower pace. We have time for people and we make room to help others. You will find that same southern hospitality and more at this country store in Pall Mall, Tennessee.

Forbus General store sits in a scenic valley. It is far enough away from major cities to be out of the way but located on the well-traveled route 127.

Aaron Bowman/ Google The store has an old charm to it and is registered as a historic building. The structure itself has been used for many things since its opening in 1892 - a post office, a pharmacy, and even a feed mill. Now it’s being used to fill the owner’s lifelong dream of owning a country store.

When you step in, you will be greeted with tons of nostalgia.

Jimmy Emerson, DVM/ Flickr Homemade jams line the wall, hot sauces, interesting treasures, alongside your typical canned goods and candy. The store has a little bit of everything and it is worth exploring.

One of the main draws of Forbus General Store is the fudge.

Matthew hughes/ Google It is made right in the store and praised by travelers and locals alike. They have a variety of flavors to choose from like rocky road, vanilla pecan, and the ever classic peanut butter. Check out all of these flavors and more behind the glass display case to indulge your sweet tooth.

Some visitors come to get a soda and chips, but if you are really hungry, make sure to come for some good old country cooking.

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Hungry guests looking for a meal will be treated to burgers, beans, potatoes, and cornbread.

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What brings in people more than anything else is a simple card game called Pig.

Small Town Plus Size/ Google The game’s origin seems to be lost, but if you ask Pig players, they all seem to point back to this region of Tennessee. Pig is played with a regular deck of cards and you can find a group in the back of the store playing the game daily. They would be happy to deal you in so you can get the true Forbus General Store experience.

Next time you are traveling on route 127 make sure you stop by this country store in Pall Mall, Tennessee. You can come for the treasures, the food, or the fellowship, but we encourage you to experience the seemingly long-lost art of the country store. 

Aaron Bowman/ Google

The store has an old charm to it and is registered as a historic building. The structure itself has been used for many things since its opening in 1892 - a post office, a pharmacy, and even a feed mill. Now it’s being used to fill the owner’s lifelong dream of owning a country store.

Jimmy Emerson, DVM/ Flickr

Homemade jams line the wall, hot sauces, interesting treasures, alongside your typical canned goods and candy. The store has a little bit of everything and it is worth exploring.

Matthew hughes/ Google

It is made right in the store and praised by travelers and locals alike. They have a variety of flavors to choose from like rocky road, vanilla pecan, and the ever classic peanut butter. Check out all of these flavors and more behind the glass display case to indulge your sweet tooth.

John T/ Google

Small Town Plus Size/ Google

The game’s origin seems to be lost, but if you ask Pig players, they all seem to point back to this region of Tennessee. Pig is played with a regular deck of cards and you can find a group in the back of the store playing the game daily. They would be happy to deal you in so you can get the true Forbus General Store experience.

If you love hidden gems off the beaten path then make sure to travel to the southern part of Tennesee for an amazing boardwalk trail through the Ghost River swamp.

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Address: Forbus General Store, 3902 N York Hwy, Pall Mall, TN 38577, USA