This feature is a question-and-answer session with a Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 247th installment visiting with Eric Davis, owner of Traders Den which is a family-run resale shop in Maryville offering tools, home goods, and great liquidation deals.
Describe more about your business. I’m in business to provide honest deals on quality goods for the people of Blount County. Traders Den exists to serve the community, build relationships, and offer value that families can trust. Traders Den is a faith‑based resale business focused on serving the people of Blount County with integrity. We offer home improvement items, tools, hardware, and everyday goods at fair prices, building relationships and helping families stretch their budgets without sacrificing quality.
How did you get started? I got started in this business after seeing the opportunity to provide affordable, quality goods to local families. Reselling also runs in my family — my brother operated a small shop with the same name years ago before he passed away. Continuing in this line of work feels like carrying forward something he started while building my own path in the community.
What is your background? I developed my skills through hard work, trial and error, and trusting God to guide each step. I learned how to source quality items, price them fairly, and serve customers with honesty. Much of what I know comes from real experience and from carrying on a family tradition of reselling.
Describe your customers. My customers are local families, homeowners, DIYers, and bargain‑shoppers looking for quality home improvement items and everyday goods at fair prices. They appreciate honest deals, clear communication, and a simple, trustworthy buying experience.
I enjoy serving the people of Blount County and helping families find quality items at prices they can actually afford. Building relationships with customers and seeing repeat faces is one of the best parts of running this business. I’m thankful for the chance to build a business rooted in faith, integrity, and service. Everything I do at Traders Den is guided by a desire to honor God, help families, and contribute positively to our community,