After 36 years running River Sports Outfitters, Founder Ed McAlister knows what resonates with customers—but he always keeps an open mind when seeing new gear and brands. Nearly 50 brands—from A to Z and from big name to up-and-coming—mix together on his shelves and in the ...read more
Located near the Appalachian Trail and in one of the top fly-fishing areas in the U.S., Mahoney's Outfitters is a go-to stop for outdoor adventurers in Tennessee. Soon, the city will even have its own mountain biking park. "We've never had anything like that in Johnson City," ...read more
ORCA CEO Cliff Walker spends much of the year on the road, in business attire, selling his brand's coolers and drinkware. So when he’s home working in the Nashville headquarters, he comes casual, dressed in earth-toned shorts and a T-shirt. That down-to-earth approach is a good ...read more
If you were a regular customer at Rock/Creek Outfitters long enough, the owners, managers, and sales floor staff greeted you by name when you walked through the doors and also came to know your outdoor activities. Shopping there was not merely a transaction; it was a gathering ...read more
Owners of Rock/Creek Outfitters have sold the business to Uncle Dan’s Outfitters, a subsidiary of Camping World Holdings Inc., according to multiple news reports. The specialty outdoor retailer has served Tennessee and beyond for more than 30 years. In 2017, it was bought by Chad ...read more