Shops...
I went to college in Knoxville so back between 1993 and 2000 I visited all the card shops that were around. I don't remember finding much pre-war material at all in the shops. The few pre-war things I picked up were usually at card shows or eBay. 1950s-1970s post-war stuff is more available.
I did stop in at Webb's Cards & Collectibles last year while I was in town on businees. Webb's has mostly newer stuff with some post-war. I picked up a '65 Topps Giants and a few other 60's cards. I don't remember seeing any pre-war stuff, but I was on a budget so I may have just skimmed over them. Webb's prices always seemed high to me, but again I'm usually on a budget. It's within minutes from UT off of Kingston Pike going out towards Beardon Hill so it's pretty convenient if you're staying in Knoxville. If you go to Webb's and he has his greyhound in the shop, be sure to give her a pet.
I assume Sports Treasures off of Broadway (in Fountain City) is still around. I remember going there a few times. It seemed their inventory was better than the other stores, but it's been so long I can't speak to it's current state.
Sorry - this doesn't help much. Just thought I'd reply since I spent a lot of time in the area.
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