The Nest at Missildines

The Nest at Missildines Welcome to The Nest @ Missilidines! Visit our beautiful shop inside the Historic Missildine Building, originally built in 1913.

Find Gourmet and Locally-sourced Food, Unique Handcrafted Art, Carefully Created Apothecary Items, and Gifts for All Occasions.

You asked for it and we listened! The Three Sisters just delivered a limited supply of 2027 calendars, chock full of gig...
09/29/2026

You asked for it and we listened! The Three Sisters just delivered a limited supply of 2027 calendars, chock full of giggles! Stop in The Nest at Missildines & give the gift of laughter. (Or keep it for yourself - we won't tell)

This Just In...The Nest at Missildines is fully stocked with all your Fishwife Favorites!
09/26/2026

This Just In...
The Nest at Missildines is fully stocked with all your Fishwife Favorites!

It's Fourth Friday in Downtown Tryon today! Shops are open late so stop in and say hello!
09/25/2026

It's Fourth Friday in Downtown Tryon today! Shops are open late so stop in and say hello!

Celticpots Three Bears Cookie Jar by Artist Michael McCallion, now at The Nest at Missildines
09/22/2026

Celticpots Three Bears Cookie Jar by Artist Michael McCallion, now at The Nest at Missildines

Welcome Fall!
09/21/2026

Welcome Fall!

09/16/2026

Tucked away in the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains where the road winds into Polk County, Tryon, North Carolina, presents a picture-perfect slice of vintage Americana. Rolling down Trade Street, travelers are greeted by an architectural tapestry that feels frozen in a gentler era. Standing proudly right in the heart of this downtown strip is the historic 1913 building that once housed Missildine’s Drug Store. For decades, this beloved brick landmark served as the social axis of the community, anchoring the town's central business district and welcoming weary motorists looking for a friendly face and a cold drink.

Back in its heyday under the stewardship of its enterprising founder, E.E. Missildine, the pharmacy was far from a simple prescription counter. It was an early twentieth-century roadside marvel that managed to sell everything from ice, coal, and fresh flowers to paint, books, and laundry services. But the real magnet for locals and passing tourists alike was the gleaming marble soda fountain inside, which famously churned out the town's very first commercial ice cream. It quickly evolved into a bustling community center where residents swapped local gossip over frothy milkshakes and shared out-of-town newspapers.

The drug store’s most glamorous chapter unfolded during the dark days of the late 1930s, when the legendary author F. Scott Fitzgerald sought refuge in Tryon's crisp mountain air. Staying just up the hill at the now-vanished Oak Hall Hotel, Fitzgerald frequented Missildine's as a sober alternative to the local bars following the repeal of Prohibition. Desperately trying to distance himself from the chaos of his life and swear off alcohol to secure a studio writing contract with MGM, the famed novelist spent his afternoons nursing sweet treats at the fountain rather than a glass of gin.

Fitzgerald loved the pharmacy's menu so much that it inspired a rare burst of lighthearted creativity amid a tumultuous period in his life. While enjoying a visit with his teenage daughter, Scottie, the author famously penned an impromptu tribute poem on a napkin right at the counter. He playfully immortalized the establishment with lines celebrating the taste of its banana splits and declaring that its rich chocolate fudge made "livers budge," cementing Missildine's place in American literary lore.

Today, roadside travelers looking to follow in the footsteps of the Jazz Age elite can still visit this historic storefront at 13 South Trade Street. While the pharmacy counters are gone, the building's legacy is lovingly preserved by The Nest at Missildine's, a curated market highlighting local Southern culinary traditions, handcrafted art, and specialty items. Situated right across the street from Tryon's famous mascot, Morris the toy horse, a commemorative plaque honors Fitzgerald’s historic napkin poem, ensuring that the sweet spirit of old Missildine's endures for the next generation of highway explorers.

📍13 S Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782

Our stained glass artist, Joann Jobes, just delivered several beautiful new pieces. Stop by The Nest at Missildines to ...
09/10/2026

Our stained glass artist, Joann Jobes, just delivered several beautiful new pieces. Stop by The Nest at Missildines to see more of her work.

Here's a sneak peak of some of the new Artisan pieces, only available at The Nest at Missildines. Help support our local...
09/03/2026

Here's a sneak peak of some of the new Artisan pieces, only available at The Nest at Missildines. Help support our local artists and choose one of these beautiful pieces to bring joy to your home!

Pick up fresh spare ribs, cold smoked pork chops, grass-fed beef and handmade brats for a memorable Labor Day Cookout!
08/31/2026

Pick up fresh spare ribs, cold smoked pork chops, grass-fed beef and handmade brats for a memorable Labor Day Cookout!

Address

13 S. Trade Street
Tryon, NC
28782

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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+18284401322

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