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Diamond Gallery

New jewel comes to Town Center

December 3, 2025 by Staff Report

A sparkling new addition came to Farragut’s Town Center early last month.

Diamond Gallery, a premier jewelry destination, had a soft opening Nov. 8 at 117 Biddle Farms Blvd., in the Biddle Farms at Town Creek Center.

A ribbon cutting and grand opening are scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28.

“We’re excited to be here,” store manager Chad Owens said. “I think we have a lot to offer the community.”

“Diamond Gallery showcases a stunning, curated selection of fine diamond

jewelry alongside an impressive lineup of renowned brands, including Bulova, Seiko, Citizen, Pandora, Le Vian and many more,” a press release stated. “With a focus on quality, elegance and exceptional customer service, the store aims to become the go-to destination for everything from timeless pieces to modern luxury.”

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Black Friday

Not what it used to be

December 3, 2025 by Tammy Cheek

Some still remember the mad rush on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, when retail shops offered sales and people stood in line to get the best merchandise.

But, with the advent of online shopping, Cyber Monday and COVID, store owners and managers have seen the changes.

“We don’t open on Thanks-

giving Day, which is nice,” reflected Michelle Austin,

general manager of JCPenney

at 11534 Parkside Drive. “We used to do that.”

Now, “we opened on Black Friday at 5 a.m. this year, and we did giveaways throughout the day,” she said. “We changed that a couple years ago where it kind of helps people — even if you’re not a 5 a.m. person — you still have the opportunity to win some things and get some of the specials we are running a little bit throughout the day.”

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