“What I need to save the money but I still love to get what I like. We go to Ollie's my daughter just left to run through every aisle find the little goodies. When I'm looking for something specific.”
“I moved to Knoxville a little over a year ago and just recently found Lynn's discounts within the past few weeks. It has honestly been a dream. Yes, it gets busy, but the pricing and people are truly wonderful. I am a FT working mom, so I appreciate having the opportunity to find some great deals. My 11 year old daughter enjoys coming with me too - she loves finding all sorts of goodies. I haven't yet had a chance to go on a Friday due to my work schedule, but there are plenty of items left to choose from on Saturdays and Sundays. They do a great job of organizing that amount of items - I couldn't imagine how tough it is so there are no complaints there. I have purchased a few broken and dirty/stained items unintentionally - but that is no fault of the team. They really do a great job overall. Sometimes it is just hard to see given the lighting and packaging while inside. Mystery boxes were fun and I understand a total gamble, but that was a huge disappointment for me sadly. While I can't fault Lynn's for my choice and the fact that they have no idea what is inside, the boxes should not even be sold to them if all the contents inside are expired. I received 30+ totally expired items in my mystery box and I just feel that shouldn't be allowed regardless. To take a gamble on potential junk is one thing, but items that should be entirely thrown out is another. Either way, I will be back!”
“I usually would give this place 5 stars because this is my favorite store in town to go to, they always have the best and coolest things for me and my disabled husband to just slow down and enjoy looking at and buying. But today I have never felt more ostracized, and it wasn't even by a bystander like usual, it was from a employee. Every other employee was so helpful and sweet to me, I wish I knew their names, even tried helping me find an item I was in desperate search to find and bring home with me. But when it came time to check ourselves out, which is hard in itself due to my husband being disabled and we had a lot of things we carried and he has a cane he holds in one hand, it takes us awhile with the new self checkout machines. Today is 09/20/2025. And as we finally got our bag and receipt I do what I always do and tell the young girl at the front to have a good day and I think we finally got out of your hair (haha as I giggle) and she wouldn't even look at me, didn't speak to me, and looked at my husband like either he was an invalid, a criminal, or not worthy of being inside the store let alone in her presence. I'm not even going to mention that he fell outside of the store and started bleeding and had to ask for a bandaid he was already feeling nervous and out of place to begin. And the fact that she treated us like we were less than her when I always make the employees feel like they matter to us because they do because we've lived it hurt me more than him to see his reaction after the fact to her facial expressions and lack of customer service.”
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We first want to say that DAN IS THE MAN AT RUNNING THIS STORE!!! It's hard to find people like dan that greets you right when you walk in the door! Dan also has a VERY UPBEAT PERSONALITY which is also very hard to find in this day in time. Just wanna say your doing an AMAZING JOB at running this store I know you don't hear it anymore but you definitely deserve a HUGE pay raise for going above & beyond thank you for always having a smile it means ALOT to us!”
“Love the staff at this store! Everyone there is always so nice and helpful. I especially love how clean the store is and how put together everything is! Danny and his crew are why I love going there.”
“This is my go to DG and it's always a good trip but this time was different and deserves more than 5 stars bc I was in a tight spot and Tammy came to my rescue. Thank you Tammy, you are a life saver!!! It goes to show why this one will always be my go to DG.”
“Store was very neat and well stocked. No carts of stuff needing to be put away blocking the aisles like the other store of this type. They have most items you need to just run in and get quickly. A very good selection of items. The checkout actually had polite people waiting to ring you out. At the other place their out in the parking lot smoking. This store is my go to for stuff like ibuprofen, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, pop, and last minute items. I think the prices are pretty reasonable as well. I would recommend this store if you need to just get in and out.”
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND this location!! I had to use the bathroom & walked in asked if there restroom was working the lady says there is 2 ahead of you I've only got 1 bathroom working the other 1 is down. I gave 5 stars because even though there was only 1 bathroom working it was the CLEANEST I've EVER SEEN!!!And I've been in a lot of dollar generals but none compared to this one. SO KEEP UP THE GREAT WORKING YOU GUYS ARE DOING A AWESOME JOB!!!! ??”
“My children and I were in this store a couple days ago while we were on vacation and had an interaction with 2 of the young ladies who were quick to help us find the items we were looking for. The young lady who was putting up stock on the floor, stopped what she was doing immediately and greeted us with a smile and helped us complete our shopping trip. I came back in and asked their names and positions and she said her name is Maria (she’s the new assistant manager) and the other lady is Amanda (I believe she’s a lead sales ) . This will be my go to store when we visit Tennessee as long as these girls are still here! Excellent customer service !”
“All good service and good prices. I don't know how they keep help as nd store stocked. It very cluttered. They don't have enough help. To do their job properly. That not good business or very smart. They have a high turn over rate. Every time I go in there ,they got new help . You have to watch what you buy. Several times stuff was priced higher than advertised or even marked. A lot of stuff marked clearance us ringing in full price. They going to go out of business if they don't manage better,pay decent wage and hire to enough help to properly vrun the store. The five star is for poor girl trying take care of customers and stock too”
“My review below was when the male manager was at this store. I made a trip here today and Dollar General now has a lady named Gidget as the new store manager. I now give the store a 5 star rating, she is super friendly, a great personality and makes sure you are finding what you need. Thank you to the upper management for seeing this store needed someone like her to make a go at this location. I have made this store my go to store again because she treats you with respect!I used to like this store but they have changed the staff and they lost a customer today by not waiting on me. I actually went yesterday, the shelves were empty and the carts loaded with stock to put up were sitting all over the store in the aisles. No room to get down some of the aisles. Today I went to pick up 1 item, the boss was busy putting up stock, walked up and saw me at the counter but never offered to wait on me. I put my item back and made the commit they just lost a customer. They messed up when they lost those friendly ladies they did have there.”
“Although smaller than the other newer dollar generals, I come here b/c of the cashiers. I wish I knew both day shift ladies names, but they are exactly what customer service should be. Kind and helpful. They are so friendly and always in a good mood. Raises for this store!!”
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