Tucked along Tsalagi Road, Black Bear III is the kind of shop where you'll find something unexpected, chat with people who remember your name, and leave with exactly what you needed — and maybe a little something extra.
Locally loved
Cherokee's favorite find
Community First
Proudly serving Cherokee
Always Open
Convenient hours for you
Real Conversations
We listen before we suggest
Easy to Find
Right on Tsalagi Road
Our Story
Black Bear III has been a fixture on Tsalagi Road for years — the kind of place where regulars walk in knowing exactly what they want and leave chatting about nothing in particular. That's the vibe we protect.
We curate our shelves the way you'd curate for a friend: honest selections, nothing overpriced, and things you didn't know you needed until you saw them. It's retail the way it should be — personal, unhurried, and actually useful.
Years
of serving Cherokee and visitors alike
100%
Locally rooted, community focused
What We Carry
From everyday essentials to finds you won't spot anywhere else, our shelves are stocked with the kind of stuff that makes a difference — and we rotate it so there's always something new to discover.
Unique finds for birthdays, holidays, or just because. Something special for someone — or yourself.
Supporting regional makers with pieces that tell a story — from handcrafted goods to Cherokee-inspired art.
The things you actually need, picked with care. Quality over quantity, always.
New arrivals that keep the shelves fresh. Stop by often — there's always something you haven't seen before.
Taking a piece of the Smokies home with you. Perfect mementos from your visit to Cherokee.
Our inventory changes constantly — the best way to know what we have is to stop by and browse.
"The kind of store where you walk in for one thing and walk out with three — and a smile. That's Black Bear III."
A Regular Customer
Visit Us
Address
1117 Tsalagi Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719-9107
Phone
1-828-497-2980Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours may vary — call ahead to confirm
Get In Touch
Whether it's about our inventory, hours, or just saying hi — drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
