The Friendly Nook Marketplace

08/22/2026

Hello everyone, please tell me your favorite dad joke!! 😂

08/22/2026

Hello, my name is Stevie. I’m headed to the Nook to work my shift!! Come by to see me!! I will be there until 5pm today! Can’t wait to see you!

08/21/2026

🧶✨ NEW VENDOR ALERT! ✨🧶

We’re so excited to welcome Stitched by Ella to The Friendly Nook Marketplace!

Ella creates the cutest handmade crochet pieces, each one stitched with love and attention to detail! From adorable pumpkins and cozy home décor to beautiful blankets and more, her nook is full of unique handmade treasures you won’t want to miss.🧡

Looking for something special, cozy, and completely one-of-a-kind? Be sure to stop by and check out Stitched by Ella! 🛍️

📍519 West Madison Avenue
⏰ Open today, 11-6! ✨

08/20/2026

✨ Come see us today at The Friendly Nook Marketplace! ✨

We’re open and ready for you! 🛍️ Come shop all the unique finds from our amazing local vendors and see what treasures you can find! 🛒💚

We’ll be here until 6 PM, so stop by and say hey! 👋

📍 519 West Madison Avenue

Come shop small, support local, and find something you’ll love! 🥰 We can’t wait to see you!

08/18/2026

🖤💜 VENDOR OF THE WEEK! 💜🖤

This week we’re shining the spotlight on Skeleton Crew Creations! 💀🕯️

If you love skulls, true crime, dark humor, and one-of-a-kind goodies, you’re definitely going to want to check out their shelf! They create hand-crafted skull candles, hand-poured candles, unique scent blends, and true-crime-inspired gifts that are anything but ordinary. 🖤

Their creations are made with care, a little creativity, and just the right amount of dark! 😈

🎃 Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for a unique gift for the true-crime lover in your life, Skeleton Crew Creations has something you’ll want to take home!

📍 Come see their shelf inside The Friendly Nook Marketplace and shop all of our amazing local vendors!

08/16/2026

🍂🕯️CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP!🕯️🍂

Ready to get creative and make something you can enjoy all fall long?! 🎃 Come spend a Saturday with us at The Friendly Nook Marketplace for a fun-filled Candle Making Workshop hosted by Skeleton Crew Creations! 🖤

📅 September 12th
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 The Friendly Nook Marketplace
519 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN

You’ll get to make TWO fall themed candles while learning all about the candle-making process! 🕯️🍁

☕ Refreshments provided!
🎟️ Limited spots available!
💰 $50 + tax
🔞 Participants must be at least 18 years old.

This is the perfect fall activity to enjoy with friends, family, or a fellow candle lover! 🖤

Spots are LIMITED, so don’t wait to grab yours! 🍂🕯️

Sign up using the Google Doc below👇

08/15/2026

Due to the rain, a lot of our outdoor vendors have left for the day! BUT we still have our food trucks here!

🍰 Sweet Emmaline’s Cheesecakes
🧀 Joe’s Cheesesteak Wings & Fries
🍜 Spice Queens: Thai Food

And we’re open here at The Friendly Nook Marketplace 🪴

Come shop with us and support local small businesses ✨ We’ll be here until 5!

08/15/2026

🎉 IT’S RIBBON CUTTING BASH DAY! 🎉

Come celebrate with us at The Friendly Nook Marketplace! 🥳 We’ve got a little bit of EVERYTHING waiting for you today! 🛍️

🍪 Cookies
🍞 Homemade breads
🇹🇭 Thai food
🥩 Cheesesteaks
🍰 Cheesecakes
🍿 Fresh popcorn
💍 Permanent Jewelry
👕 T-Shirt Bar
🖨️ Custom 3D-printed items
…and SO much more!

With all of our amazing vendors set up, there’s plenty to eat, shop, discover, and enjoy! ❤️

📍 519 West Madison Avenue | Athens, TN
🗓️ TODAY — August 15th
⏰ 10 AM–5 PM

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come celebrate this exciting milestone with us! 🎀✂️ We can’t wait to see YOU at the Ribbon Cutting Bash! 🎉

Shop small. Support local. Find something you’ll love! 🛍️💕

08/15/2026

Come get some homemade goods 🥨🍞🥯✨

08/15/2026

CHEESECAKE GIVY 😍🍰❤️

🍰 Cheesecake Giveaway 🍰

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Winner will be announced before window opens today—MUST pick up in Athens today!

Location: Friendly Nook Market
Time: noon-5:30pm