Stacking, stocking store shelves a way of life for Darren Wilson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Darren Wilson and the folks at Hollingsworth Meat Market are ready to serve you for your weekend needs. The store, in the old fairgrounds, is open from eight to eight today and Saturday and 8am-7pm Monday-Thursday.

TOP PHOTO: Thursday afternoon, Darren Wilson, owner of Hollingsworth’s, is stocking shelves as Jesse George offers support.

For 78 years, Hollingsworth Meat Market has served up the freshest cuts of meat in the county and plans to continue that tradition, according to owner Darren Wilson.

Hollingsworth is the place to go for friendly customer service, fresh produce and fresh cuts of meat.

From now through Tue., Aug. 18, Hollingsworth has some amazing deals on meat, produce and other store items! Check out their fresh whole beef tenderloin, sliced free, at $19.99 a pound while fresh ground sirloin is $8.99 a pound. Glacier Clear Drinking Water, the 24-pack of bottles, is $3.99.

The market offers a full line of freshly cut meat. Whether its a thick three-inch steak, some freshly shaved deli meat or a 15-pound roast, Hollingsworth has got it. What’s more important, the “meat guys” at Hollingsworth know how to cut it, so that you get the most tender, choice cut of meat around. And people come from all around to buy their meat at Hollingsworth, which has built quite a reputation as the place to get the best grilling steaks and hamburgers.

“Our steaks are very popular; it’s all about the cut,” Wilson said, adding that their hamburger meat was also a local favorite.  

“Our beef is 100 percent natural with no preservatives or additives; we grind it fresh,” Wilson said.

The market purchases its produce from local farmers and growers, when possible, to offer the best local produce around. Hollingsworth is essentially a fully equipped neighborhood grocery store, with neighborhood grocery prices.

Hollingsworth was founded by Aubrey and Retha Hollingsworth in 1948. In 1979, Jimmy Chaniott purchased the business and operated it until March 2014, when it was purchased by Wilson, who said he felt honored to be a part of a business with history like Hollingsworth’s.

“It’s the kind of place where you can know your butcher by name,” Wilson said.

He employs five butchers that together have 100 years of combined meat cutting experience.

“We care about our customers, which is why we care about our products and our prices,” Wilson said, adding a “big thank you” to all his loyal customers who have supported the business over the years.

The market runs daily sales on both meat and produce. Stop by and stock up for the next cookout, tail-gate party or just to grab some groceries.

Hollingsworth Meat Market is located at 407 East Chestnut Street in LaFollette. For information on sale prices, call 423-562-2128. You can also check them out on Facebook for sales and updates.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 08/07/2026-6AM)