Compton’s, a locally owned grocery store by Percy Priest Lake, reminds me of the tiny grocery stores I grew up with. These kinds of groceries are not quite quaint, but they are the kind of no-frills stop that make me wonder why anyone (myself included) would shop with the big guys. Compton’s was owned by the same man and his family for 80 years, until it was sold in 2005 to another family who promised to keep it independent. It’s in a community where it’s not easy to walk to get groceries at big box stores. They have excellent produce and fresh cuts of meat, and the employees are always super helpful. The prices are also on par with any large grocery chain. It feels like the way it should be.
Best Small Grocery Store
