Chamber ribbon cutting is Friday, noon, at Battle Provisions

That’s at 210 East Central Avenue near the Central Avenue Bridge

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- John and Michele Mertens (above) welcome you to Battle Provisions, their new brick and mortar location in the heart of La Follette. “We were online only and decided to open a store, and here it is,” said John Mertens.

A few years back, the California decided to move to East Tennessee, and it just so happens they found a home in La Follette, and here they are. “We love it here,” said Michele Mertens.

“We invite you out to the ribbon cutting on Friday. The address is 210-2 East Central Avenue in LaFollette, and the ceremony is set for noon,” said Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-03/10/2026-6AM)