Shopping in Terre Haute

Dr. Ray Stidd boasts several decades of experience in podiatric care. He practiced in podiatric medicine for more than 30 years, was president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and served as a medical triage officer for the Olympic marathon trials. He brings this wealth of knowledge and passion for healthcare to Sole Sensations, where he oversees all aspects of the store's operations.

Visitors find literal and physical comfort in the store's mission to help preserve customers' health by matching them with supportive footwear. Feet test-drive everything from orthopedic shoes and sandals to accessories such as sole supports, socks, and toe puppets.

For the past 10 years, the discerning florists at Cattails to Roses by Eve have assembled artful arrangements for all of life's bouquet-worthy events. Traditional creations abound, but staffers also concoct contemporary arrangements inspired by European design and the Japanese art of ikebana. In addition to working with live plants, specialists can immortalize bridal bouquets for posterity or harness the power of lightning to reanimate desiccated potpourri. In order to accommodate more of the community's blossom collectors, the shop's bilingual staff is able and willing to speak in Spanish.

John Searcy started his battery business out of the back of his truck in spring 1950. He opened an official storefront in 1952, naming it Interstate Battery System after the new network of interstate highways that was under construction across the country. Over the next 60 years, his company expanded to all 50 states, as well as Australia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Guyana, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. Each Interstate All Battery Center location—as well as the company's online database—houses an extensive selection of batteries for cars, electronics, household items, and computers. They also collect power sources for security systems, medical equipment, and other niche devices. Many of their batteries come with a 45-day satisfaction warranty, though it doesn’t cover batteries stolen by siblings to power their Game Boys.