BY MARLA BALLARD
CONTRIBUTING WRITER
FYFFE, Ala.-- Fyffe’s downtown Main Street business district has been expanding over the last few years and now includes a General Store. Owner’s Steve and Leslie Sparks opened the mercantile in December 2021. The Sparks also own Sparks Realty LLC in Rainsville.
The general mercantile store offers just under 3,000 square feet of shopping and while the owners do sell their own wares, they also offer booth rental. The merchandise the Sparks sell features items common to what General Stores are known for, such as; oil lamps, blankets, memorabilia, antiques, collectibles, and time-honored items. “We have both new and previously-owned items,” said Leslie. “Customer’s really like the Harley Davidson and NASCAR memorabilia and the pocket knives, which include Damascus Knives.” Damascus knives are known for keeping a keen edge and Damascus steel knives are advertised as superior to knives formed from just iron.
The booth renters offer a vast variety of merchandise. Shoppers will find kitchen appliances, dishware, yard accessories, tools, furniture, clothing, shoes, ladies accessories, musical instruments, lighting, home décor, housewares, bird houses, model ships, baskets, children’s games, backpacks, and many items that make great gifts.
Leslie said the booths offer something for everyone and that handymen like finding deals on sinks, showerheads, and other household items. “You never know what you’ll find at the General Store,” said Leslie. Currently, the store is set up to house 35 booths, with plans for expansion in the future. Over 20 booths are presently being utilized.
Every other Saturday Leslie sells puppies. Puppies include; Standard Poodles, Labradors, and Aussiedoodles. Most of the puppies are AKC registered. Standard Poodles are the larger breed of poodle generally 18-24 inches in height and weighing between 45 to 70 pounds. Various colors are available which includes the party-colored poodles. The Aussiedoodle is a mixed breed – a cross between an Australian Shepherd and Poodle. The next scheduled showing of puppies is June 11.
Currently, the hours of operation are Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The business is located at 976 Main Street, Fyffe. For booth rental information call 256-601-1000. To contact the General Store call 256-601-2276. Follow on Facebook, also YouTube Fyffe General Store.
