Members Mablung Posted July 12, 2024 Members Report Posted July 12, 2024 26 minutes ago, cottontop said: This may be true in many areas, but here in southeast Tennessee, it is not true at all. I have counted more than 20 bonafide authentic shoe repair cobblers here (the old fashion kind); at least one cobbler in every town, sometimes more. One of the best is only 18 miles from me in Maryville, Tennessee (I live in the Smoky Mountains out in the middle of nowhere and Maryville is the closest town of any size to me). There are cobblers in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Seiverville, etc. You name the town and more than likely there is a qualified cobbler there, and none of them are the kiosk type. Joe That’s a rarity outside of your area. I grew up in Middle TN and have visited your area many times over the years, and the emphasis on old crafts and history is what makes the difference there, I think. Outside of similar areas, it’s far more rare to find a cobbler. There are a couple near me (NE Alabama), but that’s unusual. Quote
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