Outfitters vary between basic highway convenience stops stocking live minnows and specialized fly shops offering custom rod building or local guide bookings. Selecting the right shop depends on whether you need quick trip essentials like frozen chum or precise gear tailored to local water conditions. Map listings rarely show current live bait inventory, specialized rigging services, or regional fishing licenses.
Bristol 3
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South Holston River Fly Shop
608 Emmett Rd, Bristol, TN 37620
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The Fly Box
500 Hickory Tree Rd, Bristol, TN 37620
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Wilson's Bait & Tackle, Inc.
2699 Denton Valley Rd, Bristol, TN 37620-1010
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Big Fish Outfitters
12329 Highway 321N, Lenoir City, TN 37771
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M&M Marine
1200 Simpson Rd W, Lenoir City, TN 37771
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The Bait Shack
21444 US-321, Lenoir City, TN 37772
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129 Fishing
914 Calderwood Hwy, Maryville, TN 37801
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Frontier Anglers TN
Maryville, TN 37803
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CS Bait Company
914 Calderwood Hwy, Maryville, TN 37801-0619
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Primary Tackle Company
12020 Walker St, Arlington, TN 38002
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Coachdgoesfishing
12280 S Fork Dr, Arlington, TN 38002-8752
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Charleston Bait & Tackle
8839 Hiwassee St, Charleston, TN 37310
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Hiwassee Angler
9051 Hiwassee St, Charleston, TN 37310-5358
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The Tackle Box
407 Silver Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040-4435
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Nock Life Bowfishing
700 N Riverside Dr C, Clarksville, TN 37040
Dickson 2
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Hawg Chow Custom Baits
102 Cecil St, Dickson, TN 37055-3127
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Cumberland Tackle
202 Dragon Dr, Dickson, TN 37055
Jackson 2
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LAKE GRAHAM BAIT SHOP
56 Lowell Thomas Dr, Jackson, TN 38301
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The Original Billy Phillips' Lures
243 Johnston Loop Rd, Jackson, TN 38301
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TackleBox
3748 TN-75, Kingsport, TN 37663
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JP's Tackle Shack
820 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport, TN 37660
Memphis 2
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In-N-Out Bait and Tackle
5229 S Third St, Memphis, TN 38109
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Frayser Bait Shop
2989 Thomas St, Memphis, TN 38127
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Finn's Tackle Shop
3676 Bell Rd, Nashville, TN 37214
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Fly South
1004 8th Ave S #300, Nashville, TN 37203
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Lil Bait Shack
5397 Highway 33 S, New Tazewell, TN 37825-2474
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Brogan's Free Boat Launch
, New Tazewell, TN 37825
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Soddy custom Tackle
11236 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379
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Holly Circle Boat Ramp on Soddy Lake
Soddy-Daisy, TN
Townsend 2
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R&R Fly Fishing
1112 Laurel Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
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Fishaholics Bait and Tackle
7279 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882
Bartlett 1
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Gator Brown's Bait & Tackle Shop
6816 Summer Ave, Bartlett, TN 38134
Beech Bluff 1
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The Bait & Bite Co.
7 White Fern Rd, Beech Bluff, TN 38313-9211
Brownsville 1
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The Bait Box
3215 Coburn Rd, Brownsville, TN 38012
Celina 1
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Obey River fly shop
100 W Lake Ave Ste a, Celina, TN 38551
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Jack's Bait & Tackle Shop
4228 Bonny Oaks Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Church Hill 1
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Nick's bait and tackle
112 W Main Blvd, Church Hill, TN 37642
Collierville 1
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Strike King Lure Co.
466 Washington St, Collierville, TN 38017-2748
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Lil' Hustler Tackle Co
842 Bear Creek Rd, Crossville, TN 38571
Crump 1
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The Bait Shoppe
2780 US-64, Crump, TN 38327
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C&C Tackle LLC
1606 E Highway 25 70, Dandridge, TN 37725-5301
Dayton 1
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Real Deal Tackle
7787 Rhea County Hwy, Dayton, TN 37321-5982
Drummonds 1
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Glenn Springs Bait and Tackle
284 Grimes Rd, Drummonds, TN 38023
Dyersburg 1
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Campbell's Bait Shop
2835 US Highway 51 Byp S, Dyersburg, TN 38024-8259
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Hiwassee Marine Bait and Tackle
3292 TN-58, Georgetown, TN 37336
Guild 1
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Anchor Inn Bait and Tackle
11009 US-41, Guild, TN 37340
Hampton 1
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Brummit's Live Bait and Tackle
746 US-321, Hampton, TN 37658
Harriman 1
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BD Tackle LLC
396 Mossy Grove Rd, Harriman, TN 37748-3504
Harrison 1
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Lake Chickamauga Tackle & Outdoors
5730 TN-58, Harrison, TN 37341
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Walkers Bait and Tackle
105 Sanders Ferry Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075
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West Marine
5566 Old Hickory Blvd, Hermitage, TN 37076
Hixson 1
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TALKIN' TACKLE OUTFITTER + LODGE
7700 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343
Jasper 1
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Hale's Bait & Tackle Shop
20 Academy Ave, Jasper, TN 37347-3535
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The Mobile Bait Jefferson City
2637 N Highway 92, Jefferson City, TN 37760
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Uncle Sticky's Fish Camp
200 Deer Run Ct, Johnson City, TN 37601-5394
Linden 1
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Will's Bait Shop
1994 Cedar Creek Rd, Linden, TN 37096-4817
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Dunmore Bait & Tackle
2519 Topside Rd D, Louisville, TN 37777
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Super G Lures
4213 New Highway 68, Madisonville, TN 37354
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Bream Reaper Bait & Tackle
937 Pleasant Hill Rd, McMinnville, TN 37110
Milan 1
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Ed Davis Fish Farm
258 Salem Church Rd, Milan, TN 38358-4568
Morrison 1
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Buster's Baits
248 Spring Meadows Rd, Morrison, TN 37357-3295
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Bobcat Bumpkin Custom Lures
698 Jenny Ln, Morristown, TN 37814
Mosheim 1
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Hookers Terminal Tackle
7954 W Andrew Johnson Hwy, Mosheim, TN 37818
Normandy 1
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Hatmakers Wholesale Bait
229 Rowesville Rd, Normandy, TN 37360
Oneida 1
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Lee's Bait and Tackle Shop
20469 Alberta St, Oneida, TN 37841
Paris 1
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Tackle Box
6160 Highway 79 N, Paris, TN 38242-8418
Parsons 1
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Bait An Twine Snacks
85 Tennessee Ave N, Parsons, TN 38363
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Eastern Fly Outfitters
6209 Bristol Hwy, Piney Flats, TN 37686-5212
Reliance 1
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Reliance Fly and Tackle
588 Childers Creek Rd, Reliance, TN 37369
Rockwood 1
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Jerry's Bait Shop
815 S Gateway Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854
Rogersville 1
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Hookers Terminal Tackle Rogersville
3419 Hwy 66 S, Rogersville, TN 37857
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Wagner's Bait and Tackle
1223 Fishermans Way, Sevierville, TN 37876
Seymour 1
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Knox Rod and Reel
11212 Chapman Hwy, Seymour, TN 37865
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Green Magnet Fishing Lights
217 S Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160
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Big Moe’s Fish Tales
539 W Broad St, Smithville, TN 37166
Smyrna 1
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Big Charlie's Bait Shop
6516 New Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167
South Pittsburg 1
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Hook'em bait and tackle shop 101 laurel Ave south Pittsburgh tn
101 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, TN 37380
Tazewell 1
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Rigsby's Hunting & Fishing
4235 US-25E, Tazewell, TN 37879
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Green Cove Angler Store & Lodge
2857 River Rd, Tellico Plains, TN 37385
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Old Country Bait and Tackle
130 Carl Perkins Pkwy, Tiptonville, TN 38079
Williamsport 1
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Williamsport Lakes Bait Shop and Deli
3880 Williamsport Pike, Williamsport, TN 38487-2145
Also in Tennessee
- Marinas and Harbors225
- Boat Rentals114
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals110
- Fishing Charters & Clubs63
- Boat Storage52
- Scuba Diving Centers33
- Boat Ramps23
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches14
- Boat Tours & Charters13
- Marinas with Transient Slips11
- Marinas with Public and Private Boat Launches10
- Ferries & Water Taxis9
- Sailing and Yacht Clubs6
Good to know
Do local bait shops sell fishing licenses?
Many independent tackle shops act as official state agents and sell recreational freshwater and saltwater licenses on-site. It is best to bring a driver's license or state ID, though purchasing online directly from the state wildlife agency before your trip is often faster.
What is the difference between a general tackle shop and a fly shop?
General tackle shops focus on conventional gear like spinning reels, artificial lures, terminal tackle, and live or frozen bait. Fly shops specialize in fly-tying materials, tippet, waders, and technical rod setups, often providing detailed reports on local hatch conditions.
How much does live bait typically cost?
Basic live bait like nightcrawlers or mealworms typically costs $4 to $8 per tub, while live minnows or shrimp generally range from $5 to $15 per dozen depending on size and availability. Specialty marine bait or larger quantities can cost significantly more.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Tennessee, check the 81 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Tennessee, MarinaAtlas indexes 81 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.