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Every great story begins with a first chapter … and ours starts this spring. The Hive Bookshop is an independent, woman-owned bookstore made for book lovers of all ages. We carry a mix of new favorites, hidden gems, and the stories everyone can’t stop talking about. We believe books connect us; they make us think, laugh, learn, and escape when life gets loud. At The Hive, we’re building a space where readers can gather, families can browse together, and Knoxville’s book community can keep growing.

We’re so glad you’re here.

— Sara

Books We’re Loving

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Shop with us online

The Hive Bookshop is opening in Spring 2026 in the Bearden neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. If you want to support us before our big opening, please visit our Bookshop.org site found at the link below. Purchases there benefit independent bookstores everywhere, and we are always happy to make recommendations for your next great read.

Shop The Hive Bookshop at Bookshop.org
Purchase a Bookshop.org gift card

Who we are

The Hive Bookshop is an independent bookstore opening in the Bearden neighborhood of Knoxville, Tennessee. We are a home for book lovers of every age - from bedtime rebels to campus bookworms to lifelong readers. Whether you’re chasing new ideas or escaping into a great story, The Hive is where readers thrive.

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On this gray and rainy day, The Hive Bookshop’s future home is officially ours! Now it’s time for Open Door Architecture to turn this space into the coziest hive Knoxville has ever seen. 🐝📚 #knoxville #indiebookshop #thehivebookshop
Don’t forget to swing by The Hive Bookshop’s Bookshop.org site to buy gifts for all the book lovers in your life. We love to give recommendations, so if you need a hand picking out a book or two, let us know! https://bookshop.org/shop/h
Thanks to the talented @staceywisemanart The Hive Bookshop’s website is now up and running! Find it here or in our profile. https://www.thehivebookshop.com #thehivebookshop #indiebookstores #knoxville
We are working hard behind the scenes to get everything in place here at The Hive Bookshop. More very soon about how you can support our shop as we head into the holiday season! #indiebookstores #knoxville #thehivebookshop
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