🦃 Homestead Mercantile Opens Thanksgiving Preorders in Crossville

As families across the Cumberland Plateau begin planning their holiday tables, Homestead Mercantile in Crossville is inviting neighbors to reserve house-made pies, smoked Gouda mac & cheese, charcuterie boxes, and gourmet gift items for the season ahead. The specialty food shop is taking preorders through November 20, with pickup set for Wednesday, November 25.

🥧 What’s on the Holiday Menu

Homestead Mercantile’s Thanksgiving lineup reflects the kind of thoughtful, locally made offerings that have become central to the shop’s identity. Fully baked 9-inch pecan pies ($24.99) and pumpkin pies ($19.99) arrive ready for the table, while smoked Gouda mac & cheese comes in two sizes-a 9×13 pan serving 10-12 people ($39.99) or an 8×8 serving 4-5 ($19.99)-fully cooked and chilled with reheating instructions included. 🧀

For those building a grazing board or appetizer spread, the cheese-only box ($54.99) features sharp cheddar, smoked Gouda, Colby, and pepper jack-approximately 21⁄2 pounds total, serving 12-16 as a light appetizer. Three sizes of charcuterie boxes round out the savory options: the Homestead Gathering ($49.99, serves 3-4), Grand Homestead ($85.99, serves 6-8), and Homestead XL Box ($149.99, serves 10-12). House-made cheese balls in Original, Ranch, and Jalapeño flavors ($9.99 each) offer a homemade touch for any table. ✨

🎁 Hostess Gifts and Holiday Surprises

Beyond the feast itself, Homestead Mercantile is positioning its gourmet gift boxes as thoughtful hostess gifts and holiday surprises. Customers can ask about available sizes and pricing when placing orders, making it easy to bring something special to a Thanksgiving dinner or send a gift to friends and family across the region. 💝

📅 How to Order

Preorders close November 20, or sooner if the shop reaches capacity-a sign of how popular these items have become. All orders must be prepaid. Residents can call 931-787-4603 or stop by the shop at 2280 Hwy 127 South, Crossville, to place their order. Pickup runs Wednesday, November 25, from 10 AM to 5 PM. 📞

For those planning ahead or looking to support a local business this season, Homestead Mercantile’s holiday menu offers a way to bring homemade quality and regional flavor to the table-without the stress of making everything from scratch.