Stuff We Want

Great finds for Tennessee Springtime

The heart wants what the heart wants, a friend of mine is fond of saying. He usually says it when that thing you want seems indulgent: that enormous sandwich at the Young Avenue Deli, for instance.

But stuff just makes the ride more comfortable, more fun. If the hearts wants it, we’re all for it.

Here are few things we may or may not have sitting in a digital shopping cart somewhere just waiting for us to let indulgence win.

— Toby Sells

Credit: Birdie’s

Birdie's

Masters cap

Masters styling with Tennessee flair? Sign me up. This cap is available only at Birdie’s, an indoor golf simulator and bar on South Main in Memphis.

Credit: Tennessee State Parks

Tennessee State Parks

Crest Logo Patch

This iconic, arrowhead patch would look amazing on anything. Wouldn’t it look sharp ironed on to a cap or backpack? We think so.                           

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Cuddy floating cooler

We predict these kinda silly, kinda awesome floating coolers will soon be everywhere on Tennessee waters — lakes, rivers, pools…wherever.

The 40-quart cooler has plenty of space for snacks and drinks. But did we mention it floats? Yes, please. An upgrade with wheels means it can roll, too.

Sounds kinda silly and kinda awesome, right? Buy us one. We’ll test it and let you know just how awesome it really is.

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Oxbeau

Tennessee State Flag Socks

No, not everything we want has the flag or the state outline on it. But a lot of it does. Just like these amazing tri-star socks from Oxbeau in Memphis.

Credit: Roaring River Distillery

Roaring River Moonshine

Roaring River Distillery

Gainesboro’s Roaring River Distillery has been pumping out the good stuff for a few years now, long enough for them to offer up a enticing barrel-aged batch.

They have tons of flavors, too, like apple, cinnamon roll, and even pickle. But I like moonshine the old-fashioned way, just like Roaring River makes it. (Read more about the distillery on page 18 of our Spring issue.)