Shopping in Germantown

At Hub City Bicycle Co., staffers don't just sell the cycling lifestyle—they live it. In addition to manning the shop, employees host weekly rides that cover 21 to 26 miles of terrain and warmly welcome novice cyclists, fitting them with the right cycle using the Fit Kit system. They’ll also help bikers navigate racks of Giant and Haro bikes mixed with bikes from brands born in Tennessee, such as Lynskey Performance and Cysco Cycles. After complementing fresh rides with the proper gear, accessories, and apparel, patrons can steer bikes home, confident that any future flats incurred by rusty nails or jaywalking porcupines will be expertly handled by the shop's service department.

The staff at Rhea Lana’s collects gently used, high-end children’s furniture, accessories, and apparel from brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Lucky Brand, and Nike. They also stock nursery furniture, DVDs, and juniors’ clothing, all of which consignors can hand over for 50%–70% of the sale price. A collection of toys manufactured by playtime powerhouses such as Mattel and Little Tikes keeps kiddies amused longer than games of dodgeball played with grapes.

Locally owned and operated, iFixMemphis's knowledgeable crew compiles a vast array of mobile phones and high-tech accessories. Apple lovers by nature, they swaddle iPhones and Android devices in protective accoutrements such as cases and pouches, and outfit users with car chargers and Bluetooth equipment. The team also adeptly nurses busted touchscreens back to health, repairing cumbersome cracks incurred after attempting to write texts with a ballpoint pen.

When she began knitting at age 12, Henrietta “Hank” Davis kindled a lifelong passion; as the owner of Hank of Yarn, the only yarn shop in north Mississippi, Davis now shares her hobby with the local community. Her seminar-size classes, which range from novice to expert techniques, cover topics such as crocheting, knitting, and dyeing. Handicraft lovers can mingle in the shop’s cozy seating area, where knit-alongs and parties sometimes feature surprise extras such as professional massages, eyebrow waxes, or group appearances by the cast of Airwolf. For inspiration, patrons can browse the shop’s comprehensive selection of needles and inspect yarns that range from baby-friendly varieties to luxurious strands of cashmere.