Old Time Pottery

Old Time Pottery is a discount retailer specializing in home décor and housewares, with a focus on offering a broad selection of pottery, seasonal decorations, furniture, and everyday home essentials. The company was founded in 1986 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, starting as a single store that sourced affordable decorative items directly from manufacturers. Over time, Old Time Pottery expanded its assortment to include kitchenware, rugs, wall art, and outdoor furnishings, adapting to changing consumer preferences and broadening its appeal to shoppers seeking variety and value.

As of November 2023, Old Time Pottery operates 41 stores across 11 states, with a footprint concentrated in the Southeast and Midwest. Its locations can be found in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and South Carolina. Stores are typically situated in high-traffic suburban retail corridors, often occupying former big-box spaces, which allows for a large-format layout and frequent inventory updates.

A notable milestone in the company’s history occurred in June 2023, when Old Time Pottery was acquired by Gabriel Brothers, Inc. (Gabe’s), a regional off-price retailer. This merger brought Old Time Pottery into a larger family of value-focused retail brands, combining resources and operational strengths to accelerate growth. The acquisition has enabled Old Time Pottery to leverage Gabe’s infrastructure and market reach, positioning the brand for further expansion and improved efficiencies.

In the past five years, Old Time Pottery has actively pursued new locations in secondary and tertiary markets, particularly in areas experiencing strong population growth and retail demand. The company’s flexible store format and broad merchandise mix make it a reliable anchor for shopping centers and a proven generator of foot traffic. Its ongoing expansion strategy targets high-visibility sites in priority markets such as Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Indiana, and Illinois.

Old Time Pottery’s established brand reputation, operational stability, and recent partnership with Gabe’s signal a commitment to long-term growth. For landlords, brokers, and developers, the company’s scale and adaptable approach offer opportunities to reposition retail assets and fill large vacancies with a tenant known for drawing consistent customer traffic. The headquarters remains in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where corporate and real estate functions are managed.