History
Julie Belcher, the owner of Pioneer House, was the co-founder and creative director of Yee-Haw Industries printmaking studio & closed that business after 15 great years to start a new endeavor. Pioneer House is a creative mix of letterpress paper goods that are still handmade on site in Knoxville, TN on antique printing presses, with an eclectic collection of new and vintage western wear, stage wear for performers, Native American turquoise jewelry, unique art & accessories. Pioneer House sponsors interesting local events - book signings, Pioneer House Concerts, art openings, ballad singers - events that complement the aesthetic of the studio & store. HOURS Please Call
Specialties
Retail shop, gallery, design & letterpress printmaking studio in historic downtown Knoxville, TN. Pioneer House specializes in hand printed paper ephemera & curated vintage clothing & western wear. The paper goods feature items from the collection of antique wood & metal typography along with vintage & original imagery and wood cuts. Fancy vintage & new embroidered western shirts, suits, boots & hats along with funky square dance dresses & skirts. Pioneer House Gallery hosts community events that fit the aesthetic of the store such as fundraisers for Square Dance events, outsider art openings, jam sessions for old time musicians, book signings.