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This pillow at Vintage This-N-That says “This Home is Built on Love.” The store has dozens of accent pieces as well as big pieces of furniture.
Connie Finchum stands next to a drafting desk at Vintage This-N-That in Newport. The store offers a variety of home furnishings.
Vintage This-N-That offers home decor, furnishings and more KATHY BARNES News Writer
NEWPORT — Whether you are building a new home, have just bought a home or remodeling an existing residence, some new furniture and home decor items can make a big difference. Vintage This-N-That offers a variety of items that will suit any taste and any budget. The shop is operated by Connie Finchum of Dandridge and Pam Sherer of Del Rio. Finchum spends her time at the Newport location and Sherer is at the Morristown location. When someone comes into the store looking
“We love helping customers turn their house into a home.” — Connie Finchum
for furnishings, Finchum explains that she asks some questions to try to help them. “The first thing I do is find out what kind of style they are looking for. We go over the color palette, theme and what they need to make their home a home to them. We talk about how to incorporate things,” Finchum said. She said she enjoys working with customers who are looking for the right addition to their
home. “I enjoy helping guide them and helping them create their own look and their own home. We work with them to help them with their own space, their own paradise or their own retreat,” she said. Recently she worked with someone who had just bought an Airbnb. They were looking for items that were sturdy and substantial enough to withstand the test of time. We always recommend adding a timeless piece to each room. That is something that will never go out of style. It is substantial, well made and See VINTAGE, B3
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Furniture is available at Vintage This-N-That. The store has a variety of items to decorate a home in any style or color. Connie Finchum is shown with some leather chairs.
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This traditional home is one of many properties available for purchase through Goddard Real Estate and Auction. Home listings are sparse, but working with a realtor will help you find what you are looking for.
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Lisa and Robbie Roberts sit in rocking chairs that would be nice on the porch of a cabin. Foothills Furniture offers all kinds of home furnishings.
Foothills Furniture specializes in rustic cabin decor, furnishings KATHY BARNES News Writer
SEVIERVILLE — If you are building a cabin or putting a cabin on a rental plan, you will need some furnishings for the rustic theme. Foothills Furniture has specialized in offering cabin furnishings and decor since it was established in 1994. Dale Meade established the furniture store, which is now owned by his daughter Lisa Roberts. The third generation is also working in the store. Lisa’s son, Clay Roberts, works there. “This is a true family owned and operated business,” Lisa Roberts said. “We have customers that have been with us since the store opened. We have been working with some families for generations as well.”
“About 80% of what we sell is made in the U.S.A. We work to provide U.S. made items.” — Clay Roberts
While the bulk of the business clients the family sees operate overnight rentals, they try to maintain an equal amount of merchandise suitable for rentals and private residences as well. They offer furniture for all rooms of the home as well as wall art, lamps, game room furnishings, man cave items, items for a theatre room, kitchen items and even shelving for bathrooms. According to Lisa and Clay, most customers pick
out the staples for the bedroom, get mattresses, dining room and kitchen furniture and living room furniture, then they will put them in their home. They will then fill in the empty spots from there. It was pointed out that not every bedroom can accommodate an entire bedroom suite. Some bedrooms are more suited to a king bed with two nightstands and a chest. They explained they don’t sell many dressers because of the size and the space they take up. They said they offer a skinny table that measures 14 inches by 14 inches that will hold a lamp. The skinny table works well in places where a nightstand See FOOTHILLS, B2
Yes, it’s still a good time to buy a home KATHY BARNES News Writer
NEWPORT — If you are in the market for a home, it is still a good time to buy according to a local real estate firm. Luke and Melissa Goddard, owners and brokers of Goddard Real Estate and Auction, offered some tips for those in the market for real estate. When approached by someone interested in buying property, Melissa said she will tell them she needs to get them with a good lender. “If they can’t get pre-approved for a loan, the lender will tell them exactly what they need to do so they can get financing,” she said. When working with a buyer, the Goddards said they take the time to ask questions and to get to know what the client is looking for and the details about their budget. “I want to know what features mean the most to them as well as the price range. We want to work with their budget,” Melissa added. She said honesty is the best policy when it comes to buying or selling property. “We’re your friends when we are
“I am realistic with my clients and let them know what they can afford within their budget.” — Melissa Goddard
helping you with your real estate needs,” Luke said. “We want to help you get what you want, but we are also realistic when it comes to your budget,” Melissa added. She explained clients are not going to get a three bedroom home with two baths and a garage for $100,000. Prices have changed. “I am realistic with my clients and let them know what they can afford within their budget. The market is short when it comes to houses available to purchase,” she said. She explained two years ago you could price properties higher, but now properties are selling closer to market value. “Prices are still higher than they were a few years ago. Our market See BUY, B3