Tonya Rea’s Teas and Cures is the one tea store of its type in Knoxville with a concentrate on herbalism. In addition they have a bunch of stuff from the 1982 World’s Truthful.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — If there’s one factor that Tonya Henrichs loves, it is tea.
“It is simply a straightforward wholesome drink that folks could make at dwelling or come into the store and revel in,” she stated.
That is why she opened Tonya Rea’s Teas and Remedies in North Knoxville after finding out herbalism and eager to share her ardour with others.
“We undoubtedly are the one one like this in Knoxville,” she stated.
But when there’s one other factor Tonya loves perhaps greater than tea, it is the 1982 World’s Truthful.
“I used to be 9 years outdated when the honest got here to city,” stated Tonya. “I grew up in Grainger County, so I am simply this, you recognize, little farm woman all out within the nation. So to have the ability to come to Knoxville and see the world principally come to Knoxville was only a large deal to me.”
It was a large enough deal {that a} part of her tea store is devoted to the honest.
“Our store is classic themed and I really like classic as a result of every little thing has a narrative,” stated Tonya. “And so with the World’s Truthful, it is like I do know there are such a lot of tales.”
A shirt with the Budweiser Clydesdales was a present from a buyer, as was a visor with the honest emblem.
However loads of her memorabilia is from her household’s time on the honest.
She received outdated beer steins and indicators from her grandpa, in addition to a slew of World’s Truthful beer cans.
“Consider it or not, there’s nonetheless some beer in there. I would not advocate consuming them,” stated Tonya.
She’s received World’s Truthful taking part in playing cards, a tote bag, glasses, and the memorabilia retains coming.
“I treasure it. And I feel that is why folks belief to present it to me as a result of they know that I’ll admire it and like it and simply know that the story is there and it should proceed on,” stated Tonya.
So in case you cease by Tonya Rea’s for a tea, anticipate tasty and delightful creations, native baked items, a classic really feel the place you possibly can decide your personal thrifted mug or glass, and sit and admire somewhat blast from the previous.
“If someone’s having a nasty day, I simply need them to have the ability to stroll within the store, they really feel good already after which drink a particular tea and simply take within the goodness that the store has to supply,” stated Tonya.
Tonya Rea’s is open Wednesdays by Saturdays at 1328 Buchanan Avenue off North Broadway.
She’s all the time accepting extra World’s Truthful swag for her assortment.
