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Neighborly Books named Best Bookstore in Blount County
Businesses and residents from across Blount County came to The Showroom at Five Points Tuesday to honor the winners of the 2025 Inaugural Readers' Choice awards, with the award for Best Bookstore going to Neighborly Books in downtown Maryville.
Female-owned small businesses in Maryville talk about their success
Several female owners in Maryville have cracked the code to a successful business. "We not only support each other, but we encourage each other. They say all tide lifts all boats. When we're all doing well, we're all doing well." --Laurie Meier, owner of Neighborly Books
Meet Laurie Meier, owner of Neighborly Books
Neighborly Books is a cozy local bookstore that's been serving Downtown Maryville for the past 3 years. Laurie's passion for books and community shines through every shelf, story time, and conversation. Stop by, say hello and find your next great read!
2025 Best of Blount Awards Nominee - Small Business of the Year - Neighborly Books, Laurie Meier
"It's essential for local businesses to support community initiatives. For us, that means spotlighting New Hope Children's Advocacy, Special Growers, and Street Hope Tennessee."
A new business on the books in downtown Maryville: Neighborly Books marks its grand opening
The diversity — and variety — was evident in the various subjects and categories that Neighborly Books shares on its shelves. Aside from an entire room devoted to children’s books and young adult readers, the store’s offerings includes romance, fantasy, mystery, thrillers, cookbooks, biographies, histories, hobbies, fiction and nonfiction.
A summer reading treat: Neighborly Books plans downtown opening for July 2022
“The vision I’ve had for it is as something that’s part of the community,” she said. “We’re not just selling books; we’re also selling community. Independent bookstores offer an experience that you don’t get shopping off of Amazon. I wanted a community-focused bookstore that reflects the tastes of our community.”