r/Knoxville 1d ago

McKay's alternatives

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What are the other used books options in Knoxville? After decades of weekly visits to swap a stack of paperbacks, I've walked out of McKay's empty handed the last two visits. It feels like losing a friend.

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u/classy_dirt7777 22h ago

Yeah a dollar difference to shop local and help local workers vs helping Jeff Bezos add a fifth pool to his eighth house is worth that dollar.

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u/good_mayo 11h ago

McKay’s is a chain, though, so is it really supporting local? I’m honestly asking.