Shopping
Knoxville (TYS) Airport Shopping
Shopping at McGhee Tyson Airport spans convenience staples at Hudson News and tech accessories at InMotion through to local specialty gifts and duty-free for international travelers. See each section below for exact locations by concourse or terminal.
Duty-free shopping
None — TYS is a domestic-only airport with no international commercial service, so there is no duty-free shop anywhere in the terminal.
US duty-free allowance
US residents may bring back $800 in duty-free goods per person. Liquids purchased at duty-free must be in the original sealed store bag when transiting international connections — otherwise they may be confiscated at the connecting airport security checkpoint.
Books & magazines
No dedicated bookstore. The pre-security Smoky Mountain Travelmart carries magazines and light reading alongside its other merchandise.
Convenience & travel essentials
Smoky Mountain Travelmart (second level, before the TSA checkpoint) carries snacks, drinks, travel accessories, and local Smoky Mountain souvenirs. The post-security Tennessee Marketplace focuses on grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and drinks rather than general retail.
Hudson News is at most gate areas throughout McGhee Tyson Airport — a reliable last-minute stop for charging cables, snacks, OTC medicine, and reading material before any departure.
Tech & electronics
None — there is no dedicated electronics or tech-accessory retailer (no InMotion, Best Buy Express, or similar) anywhere in the terminal.
Best Buy Express kiosks carry Apple accessories, Bose headphones, and phone chargers at most major US airports. InMotion Entertainment is the other key tech stop — open at most gate clusters and stocked with travel-oriented electronics essentials.
Fashion & specialty retail
Standard airport convenience retail only — Smoky Mountain Travelmart carries Tennessee/Smoky Mountains-themed apparel (including hoodies for underdressed travelers) and souvenirs rather than any fashion boutique.
Best shopping area
Smoky Mountain Travelmart, on the second level before the TSA checkpoint, is TYS's main retail stop — the only shop in the terminal carrying gifts, apparel, and travel essentials.
Pro Tip
TYS has just one real shopping stop and it's pre-security — pick up any souvenirs, snacks, reading material, or forgotten travel items at Smoky Mountain Travelmart before you go through the checkpoint, since post-security options are food-only.
Frequently asked questions
Is there duty-free shopping at TYS airport?
None — TYS is a domestic-only airport with no international commercial service, so there is no duty-free shop anywhere in the terminal.
What stores are in TYS airport?
McGhee Tyson Airport has Hudson News book and convenience shops at most gate areas, InMotion Entertainment for tech accessories, and a range of local gift shops. Smoky Mountain Travelmart (second level, before the TSA checkpoint) carries snacks, drinks, travel accessories, and local Smoky Mountain souvenirs. The post-security Tennessee Marketplace focuses on grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and drinks rather than general retail. Standard airport convenience retail only — Smoky Mountain Travelmart carries Tennessee/Smoky Mountains-themed apparel (including hoodies for underdressed travelers) and souvenirs rather than any fashion boutique.
Is there a bookstore at TYS airport?
No dedicated bookstore. The pre-security Smoky Mountain Travelmart carries magazines and light reading alongside its other merchandise.
Does TYS airport have an Apple store?
There is no dedicated Apple Store at McGhee Tyson Airport. Best Buy Express kiosks and InMotion Entertainment locations carry Apple accessories including AirPods, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe chargers, and iPhone cases. None — there is no dedicated electronics or tech-accessory retailer (no InMotion, Best Buy Express, or similar) anywhere in the terminal.
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