pipe smokers I need help

**kingthursday** · 12-02-2010, 11:42 AM

need some help folks
i live in the middle of nowhere alabama and i have much trouble finding pipes and tabac. is there anyone on here from bama that can help. i am also gonna be in the knoxville tn area around christmas and any shops there would be great as well
thanks

**cstokes4** · 12-02-2010, 12:04 PM

It's easier to just order online, google 4 noggins.

In terms of Knoxville, there used to be Knox Cigars, but they closed down last year.

**jwhite** · 12-03-2010, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by cstokes4

It's easier to just order online, google 4 noggins.

In terms of Knoxville, there used to be Knox Cigars, but they closed down last year.

Do you know that their B&M closed? I was under the impression that they just closed their web presence, but I could be wrong I have no direct knowledge one way or the other.

These guys might be worth a try. Their web page looks a little light but they've gone through the trouble to sponsor a pipe club so maybe promising at the B&M.
http://www.leafandale.com/contact.php

Leaf & Ale
9290 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone (865) 690-4772
Toll Free 877-56-CIGA

**bamafan64** · 12-03-2010, 09:00 AM

Don't know how often you make it to Mobile, but there is a Tinder Box in Bel Air Mall. They don't have much in the way of tinned tobacco, but they do have bulk TB blends and a good supply of accessories.

**Psicko** · 12-03-2010, 09:39 AM

if you don't find a B&M to your liking, I suggest checking out some online. 4 noggins has been mentioned, smokingpipes.com, mars cigars, pipesancigars.com, are a few to check out.

**Hawkeye5** · 12-03-2010, 10:43 AM

The Knox cigar store is closed, but when I last was there I seem to recall that another cigar store was about to open next door. Might even be the same owners, I don't know.

**Commander Quan** · 12-03-2010, 04:16 PM

I found this article about Knox. They care closed.

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/ju...-shop-closing/

**brady** · 12-04-2010, 07:53 AM

You are not far from one of the best pipe shops in the SE. The Briary in Homewood has a great selection of everything. The last time I was in there, they gave me a generous sample of Stonehaven with my purchase. Truly a pipe shop and not a cigar store with pipes.

**jwhite** · 12-04-2010, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by brady

You are not far from one of the best pipe shops in the SE. The Briary in Homewood has a great selection of everything. The last time I was in there, they gave me a generous sample of Stonehaven with my purchase. Truly a pipe shop and not a cigar store with pipes.

Way to step up and help your fellows.

**kingthursday** · 12-04-2010, 07:12 PM

yea i know the briary and i kneel at its hallowed front steps (just around the corner from the outhouse) and love it but alwas looking for more places. i prefer b&m i like to touch and smell and the like

**Ace$N8s** · 12-05-2010, 12:48 AM

I find some of the best prices on tobacco at www.marscigars.com. Balkan supreme FTW.

**brady** · 12-06-2010, 11:37 AM

If you find a B&M in the SE that has anywhere near the selection of The Briary please let me know. I haven't found anything in Atlanta that even comes close.

There are plenty of great online resources but I like the hands-on experience as well.

**flatspin** · 12-06-2010, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by brady

If you find a B&M in the SE that has anywhere near the selection of The Briary please let me know. I haven't found anything in Atlanta that even comes close.

There are plenty of great online resources but I like the hands-on experience as well.

Edwards on Roswell Rd has a decent selection of Wiley and Ardor pipes and the a hand full of other factory made pipes. Craig is the owner and a fellow pipe smoker as well. Very knowledgeable and friendly guy!

**Clovis Man** · 12-06-2010, 12:32 PM

I have bought from http://www.jrcigars.com/ in the distant (10 years ago) past. Good service then.

**Vlad** · 12-06-2010, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by Clovis Man

I have bought from http://www.jrcigars.com/ in the distant (10 years ago) past. Good service then.

Good prices, but they get you on shipping.

**Greglam** · 12-06-2010, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by brady

If you find a B&M in the SE that has anywhere near the selection of The Briary please let me know. I haven't found anything in Atlanta that even comes close.

There are plenty of great online resources but I like the hands-on experience as well.

If you are familiar with the online pipe community on Youtube, PipeLawyer frequently posts from Tobacco World which, I believe, is in Atlanta or at least the Greater Atlantaland Area, so you may want to check that out.

**Vlad** · 12-06-2010, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Greglam

If you are familiar with the online pipe community on Youtube, PipeLawyer frequently posts from Tobacco World which, I believe, is in Atlanta or at least the Greater Atlantaland Area, so you may want to check that out.

But usually live from the manctuary.

**tigerfan22001** · 12-06-2010, 10:20 PM

I live in Alabama myself, and actually work at a tobacco shop, though we mainly sell cigarettes, though I try to get my boss to diversify lol.

As far as shops, the humidor pipe shop in Huntsville was nice last time I went in, but there selection isn't very large. The was a new place that opened a stones throw from samford last time I was in birmingham, can't remember the name though. Also, in Florence there is a new place that has a decent pipe collection, but they mainly sell cigars. The store I work at, has quite a few estate pipes we are selling for a customer. I have bought 2 petersons from him myself.

It's hard for a lot of little stores to carry much in the way of pipes as they are expensive even wholesale. Most will work with you to get what you want.