Lanier General Store

06/05/2026

✨ NEW ARRIVALS IN STORE! ✨

We are absolutely thrilled to show you some beautiful, hand-crafted new items that just arrived! Whether you are looking for a unique keepsake or the perfect gift, we have something special waiting for you.

Here is a sneak peek at what’s new:

"Keep Your Fork" Gift Sets:
A beautiful, heartwarming reminder that "the best is yet to come." Each beautifully wrapped gift fork comes with its very own copy of the touching story rolled up right inside it!

Hand-Painted Smoky Mountain Pens: We also have these gorgeous, hand-painted "Great Smoky Mountains" wooden writing pens, complete with a cute little black bear! They come individually packaged in elegant gold pouches—perfect for journaling or gifting.

Solar-Powered Painted Bottles:
Bring the beauty of the Smoky Mountains to life at night! These gorgeous hand-painted bottles feature playful black bears and mountain cabins. They are equipped with solar-powered fairy lights inside to illuminate your evenings.

Hand-Painted Sunflower Tea Kettle: Add a vibrant pop of color to your kitchen! This stunning teal kettle is meticulously hand-painted with a bright sunflower, a bumblebee, and delicate ladybug details, topped with a rustic raffia bow.

Please note:
This kettle is for decorative purposes only and cannot be used on the stove.

🏡 Come stop by and see them in person before they're gone! These unique pieces are limited and make incredible gifts.

Which one is going home with you? Let us know in the comments! 👇

06/05/2026

Let us do custom engraving work for your department or business! Located in Lanier General Store

Family-Firefighter-Veteran Owned

06/05/2026

Mark your calendars & make alternate arrangements

The section of Little River Road between the Townsend Wye and Elkmont is scheduled to be closed from 7 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9, so that the national park can conduct essential roadway maintenance.

• On June 8, the park will close Townsend Wye to Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area from 7 a.m. to noon. Visitors can use Wears Valley Road (US 321) between Townsend and Line Springs Road as a detour.

• On June 9, the park will close Metcalf Bottoms to Elkmont Junction from 7 a.m. to noon. Visitors can use Wears Valley Road between Line Springs Road and Pigeon Forge as a detour.

Popular sites including Elkmont, Metcalf Bottoms and Cades Cove will remain accessible during this closure but may require detours. Visitors should plan for increased travel time.

Motor homes, buses and vans longer than 25 feet, as well as any passenger vehicles towing a trailer, are prohibited on Wear Cove Gap Road from the park boundary to and including the Metcalf Bottoms bridge.
Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/news/temporary-closures-on-little-river-road-june-8-and-9-for-road-maintenance.htm

06/04/2026

🛠️ Big Changes are Happening In-Store!

We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes making some significant updates inside the store, and we just couldn't keep it a secret any longer!

Consider the attached picture your first little clue of some of the exciting things we’re doing around here. 😉👇

For those of you who have swung by over the last few days, you might have already caught a glimpse of some of these fresh updates. We've absolutely loved hearing your feedback so far—the reactions have been incredibly positive, and it makes all the hard work totally worth it!

We aren't quite ready to reveal the full transformation just yet, but stay tuned... we will be sharing more pictures very soon!

In the meantime, come on in, check out what's new, and see if you can spot the changes for yourself. We can't wait to see you! 👋✨

06/02/2026

Man, that rain is coming down and it’s thick! I’m guessing you won’t be able to see where you’re driving, it’s that bad. You can’t even see the mountains!!

Y’all be safe, pull over & wait till it’s safe to drive again. Don’t risk it. Whatever is ahead of you…it can wait. Your life is precious.

06/01/2026

After a busy weekend, introducing our laser engraving company to the fire service, we needed a little bit of together downtime so we headed out to Cade’s Cove. We were a little disappointed with the number of bears, but the cove was not real busy at all. But of course, there were folks there who were blocking up the road and keeping everyone else from being able to see things. Jon had to make me behave lol. This was the first time I’ve ever seen a rattlesnake in person. This was in the parking lot of the John Oliver cabin. I was very surprised it was just right there in the open. The bear that you see by itself walking through the grass, was also located at the Jon Oliver cabin. We were walking towards the cabin when passersby told us that they had witnessed a bear on the trail. He had actually moved along to between the trail and the paved trail in the little tree line there as we passed quietly. He then made his way through the grass field and into the wood line. It was a nice relaxing day and we took Rich Mountain Road home.

05/31/2026

🔥 🚨 WHAT A WEEKEND! THANK YOU! 🚨 🔥

We are still buzzing from the Smoky Mountain Weekend Firefighter Expo! We want to say a massive, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our booth. Meeting so many incredible members of the fire community and introducing you to our business was an absolute honor.

To everyone who chatted with us, checked out our gear, and made a purchase with us this weekend—you made our launch a massive success! 🙌

✨ THE BIG NEWS ✨
Because the weekend was such a hit, we have officially rolled Smoke Eater Custom Designs right into our main general store! 🛒💨

Now, you don't have to wait for an expo to see all the incredible custom items we can create. Whether you're looking for top-tier firefighter gear or custom branding for any business, company, or event, you can come check it out live on our shelves.

As a reminder, we do it all:
🧢 Premium Leather Patch Hats ( Richardson 112 quality)
🏷️ Accountability & Command Board Tags
🪙 Challenge Coins & Custom Lanterns
🏆 Wood & Acrylic Award & Retirement Plaques
☕ Metal Tumblers, Coasters, Notebooks, Suncatchers & Ornaments
..and so much more, Firefighter-related or not!

Stop by Lanier General Store this week to see what we've been working on, or send us a message to get started on your own custom order. We can't wait to build something awesome for you!

Be sure to check our Custom Designs page and give us a follow! 👇
Www.facebook.com/SmokeEaterCustomDesigns

05/30/2026

Check out our custom engraving at www.facebook.com/SmokeEaterCustomDesigns

Family-Firefighter-Veteran Owned Small Business

05/30/2026

Oh my word!!!

I’ve never had birria tacos before & I must say, I was floored at how good they were! I love shredded beef tacos, but since most restaurants don’t carry it, I usually do chicken. I can’t tell you how excited I was to get some.

We stopped at the knoxvillebirriaboss at the Wears Valley Social - Food Truck Park tonight. I was like, $12 for 2 tacos? I’m going to be hungry! So I got the $16 tacos & ramen. Waaaay too much food. I ate the 2 tacos & was full to the brim. I thought the ramen was just ramen, but there’s onion, cilantro, meat & lots of cheese in it & it was only $4 more!!! I hope it tastes ok to reheat tomorrow because I’m about to blow!!

They are sold out of chicken today, but that’s ok….the shredded beef was to die for! Go there now & bypass the lines in Pigeon Forge to eat in the quiet valley.

05/27/2026

🚫🔌 URGENT SCAM ALERT: Sevier County Electric System (SCES)

Imminent Disconnection Scam! 🔌🚫
Hey neighbors! I wanted to give everyone a heads-up because they called me today. Some real shady folk are calling local businesses and citizens claiming to be Sevier County Electric System. They tell you your power is about to be cut off and you need to pay immediately.

🚨 Here's what you need to know: 🚨

1️⃣ They sound LEGIT. The call I received used my business name and address. It was in perfect English, no obvious accents.

2️⃣ I knew it was a scam because... My utilities are billed under my personal name, not my business. Plus, I literally overpaid my bill before the due date.

3️⃣ HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF:

✅ Do NOT provide payment information. If they ask, refuse.

✅ Do NOT say "Yes" if they offer to transfer you to billing. They may record your "Yes" to use as fraudulent authorization for other charges. Tell them: "No, I will call the utility company myself." (They may even act polite when you do this, saying "Sure, you can do that if you'd like.") just to sound official.

✅ Hang up and check your official bill. You can also log into your SCES account/app to verify your actual balance.

✅ SCES does NOT call to threaten shutoffs. Any disconnection notice will appear on your printed bill, along with a cut-off date or you will receive an automated call.

4️⃣ THEY ARE AWARE. Sevier County Electric System has received over 250 calls about this today alone.

Please share this with your local family and friends. Don't let these scammers win!

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