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Freshly baked bread and pastries displayed on a warm bakery counter
Knoxville's Neighborhood Bakery & Grocery

Good food starts where the neighborhood begins

From the oven to your table — South Press brings fresh-baked goods, pantry staples, and a warm welcome right here on Chapman Highway.

Our Story

Baked with purpose,
sold with a smile

South Press started as a simple idea: bring the kind of bakery and grocery experience where everyone knows your name. Located on Chapman Highway, we've become a neighborhood staple — a place where the smell of fresh bread is the first hello you get when you walk in.

Whether you're picking up a loaf for Sunday dinner, stocking your pantry with quality staples, or treating yourself to something sweet from the display case, we put the same care into every item on our shelves. Good food shouldn't feel fancy to be good — it should feel like home.

Fresh
Baked Daily
Local
Knoxville
Warm
Welcome
Artisan bread loaves cooling on a wooden rack in a bright bakery
Made with love
Every single day
What We Offer

From the oven and the shelf

Two sides of the same coin — fresh-baked goods that fill your day and quality groceries that fill your kitchen.

Golden flaky croissants arranged on a marble surface

Fresh Bakery

Sourdough loaves, flaky pastries, and sweet treats baked fresh every morning. Stop by early for the best selection.

Well-stocked grocery shelves with artisan goods and pantry essentials

Grocery Essentials

Quality pantry staples, household favorites, and everyday items — thoughtfully selected so you can grab what you need without the hassle.

Seasonal baked goods and specialty items displayed in a glass case

Seasonal Specials

Holiday pies, festive treats, and rotating favorites that keep things exciting. Ask us what's fresh this week.

Warm bakery interior with customers browsing the display case Friendly staff behind the counter at South Press bakery
Close-up of freshly baked pastries on a wooden board Steaming cup of coffee beside a fresh pastry
More Than a Store

A place that feels like yours

South Press isn't just where you pick up groceries — it's where you run into neighbors, where the barista remembers your order, and where your kids can pick out their own cookie. We believe a neighborhood market should feel like a second living room.

That's why we keep things personal. We know the difference between a quick weekday grab and a weekend baking project, and we stock for both. Come for the bread, stay for the conversation.

Chapman Hwy
Open 7 Days
Family Owned
Visit Us

We're right here on
Chapman Highway

Address
3715 Chapman Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920-3060
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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