Lodge Factory Store

Oh, my goodness!!! I was in awe!!! The history was amazing!!! The $10 entry fee for the museum was a bargain. I walked through the Lodge Store with the wonder of a child seeing Santa's workshop for the first time. The staff were so knowledgeable and helpful. I really cannot emphasize enough how courteous and friendly they were. I would drive back tomorrow if I didn't have to go back to work Thursday. If you like to cook or camp, or both, this is the place for you. History buffs should not pass up this opportunity. 🤗

Awesome store, very well stocked with Lodge products, including unique collections you don’t always see elsewhere. They also offer Factory Seconds—discounted cast iron cookware with minor cosmetic blemishes that didn’t pass inspection, which is a great way to get quality pieces at a lower price. The staff were very helpful and friendly, making the shopping experience even better.

A great place to visit to learn about the cast iron. It has a museum in the store cost 10.00 and kids under 10 are free. If you purchase 50.00 they take the 10.00 off your purchase. They have a imperfect section on the right when you come in the door which is still good to cook with the prices are really good. Their are Dolly parton cast iron which will be discontinued due to ending her contract. They have a restaurant there as well. In the museum you will see the biggest cast iron pan that weighs 14,300 pounds so cool. A great place to visit very educational

This store offers a great selection of cast iron cookware at a great price! It’s an outlet store since the cast irons have some cosmetic blemishes that are hardly noticeable. I wanted to buy everything here but ended up only getting a bread cast iron pan to bake bread. There’s a museum attached to the store and a breakfast/lunch restaurant as well. The customer service employees were super nice and helpful! It was a great stop coming here!

Fun store to look into unique iron works and metalworks for kitchens fun ideas just a cool place to visit and look around people were really helpful and friendly

A Hidden Gem for Cast Iron Lovers! What a cool experience! The Lodge Factory Store and Museum is a must-visit for anyone who loves cooking, history, or just wants a fun and unique stop. The museum portion was so interesting—learning about the history of Lodge and the process of how their cast iron is made gave me a whole new appreciation for these timeless kitchen tools. And the store? Let’s just say I scored some great deals! Whether you’re a seasoned cast iron user or just getting started, this place has something for everyone. The staff was friendly, the displays were informative, and I left with both knowledge and some awesome new pieces for my kitchen. Highly recommend!

If you are into US made cast iron cookware this is a must stop. Quite a selection of products made by Lodge. Great selection and some clearance items at a good discount. They also have an on-site museum that we did not visit.

Great place to learn about Lodge's history and get some inexpensive cast iron pieces from the source. Super friendly staff. Right now you can get the $10 for the tour taken off of your purchase if spend $50+ in the store.

This was a neat stop next to our brunch this morning. They have everything you can think of from cast iron. Prices are extremely reasonable. A nice stop in while driving or traveling to check out. They also have a museum attached where you can buy tickets

When I say I was beyond disappointed in this place... The prices are all exactly the same as Walmart with a selection to match. That should be enough to make anyone save themselves the trip. They have some collections, like Dolly Pardon and Yellowstone, that I've never seen in a store, but it was all overpriced since it's branded. As for the customer service, it's a bit mixed. The older staff was very helpful while some of the younger staff was very oblivious, even when you tried to flag someone down for help it was like they'd pretend to not see you.

If you're anywhere near South Pittsburg, TN, do yourself a favor and stop at the Lodge Cast Iron Factory Store. This place is a dream come true for cast iron enthusiasts and foodies alike. The selection is massive--everything from the tried-and-true skillets to Dutch ovens, griddles, bakeware, and fun specialty items you didn't even know you needed! One of the best parts? The factory seconds section! You can score amazing deals on pieces that might have a tiny cosmetic blemish but still cook like a dream. I walked out with a few treasures and didn't break the bank. The store itself is clean, well-organized, and inviting. Staff were incredibly helpful and passionate about the brand--happy to explain care tips or help you find the perfect pan. There's even a museum and a demo kitchen next door, so definitely plan a little extra time to explore if you can. Whether you're a seasoned cast iron pro or just getting started, this store will inspire you. Highly recommend making the trip!

This store offers a great selection of cast iron cookware at a great price! It's an outlet store since the cast irons have some cosmetic blemishes that are hardly noticeable. I wanted to buy everything here but ended up only getting a bread cast iron pan to bake bread. There's a museum attached to the store and a breakfast/lunch restaurant as well. The customer service employees were super nice and helpful! It was a great stop coming here!

This was a fun place to visit. We were on vacation and don't have anything like this in our area. Since I find Lodge products a bit pricey, I did enjoy browsing their seconds shelves. Honestly, they really seems to be nothing wrong with most items, and we were very pleased with our purchases.

Talk about being treated like royalty while walking around the store with "my service dog" everyone made a point to comment on how awesome he was. Thank you! Spent a solid hour walking the store viewing all the fun cast iron skillets. Wound up getting several items and this evening I will be using the mini skillet for my steak. The only downside was the $10 admin fee for the museum why we really stopped, did not get to see :(

After having a rough day and passing this store twice, we decided to stop in for a little retail therapy. The employees were great with our daughter, who ended up being given a large Lodge sticker (of a Lodge cast iron pan with an egg). It was a great store! I had fun just looking around. I ended up only buying one smaller cast iron pan, which I plan on using for super large chocolate chip cookies. It was from the banged up pan area, but I didn't even notice any issues - a great value for the pan. I wasn't expecting to find so many kitchen accessory and mixes, along with the green egg grills and supplies. So much more than just cast iron!

This has been on my list for a while! It's great! The museum is definitely worth seeing! The world's largest cast iron skillet for sure! I love the videos of how to use various types of cast iron products! I got myself a cast iron skillet and it's a game changer! Checkout was quick. The restaurant attached was great too! Lots of variety in the store! And the information in the museum was very educational. I love museums, and this one is worth going to at least once! Definitely take a rest stop here!

Driving by on I-24 we saw the signs for the museum which cost $10 to enter. But the store is free. I bought a corn cob pan, 20% off normal retail. they have a Big Bad Breakfast restaurant too. Coffee in the restaurant is quite good, food has the full south mouth going. Server gave us free coffee to go after having two cups of coffee at the table, all fueled up for the road trip.

If you use and enjoy cast iron, ya gotta stop here! They have everything you need. And you'll buy stuff you don't need too.

We were on a road trip through Tennessee and decided to stop at the store. I am a big fan of cast iron and the Lodge brand. The people in the store were very nice. It's a great place to go if you just want to stretch your legs and go to the bathroom. We bought a few discounted pieces. They have a small museum which is not free but we did not check it out.

After about 30 years of driving between Murfreesboro and Chattanooga, and ignoring the billboards, I finally gave in. My friend and I were driving from Georgia and made a last minute stop. I'm glad we did. It was nice. The museum is part of the factory store and I was disappointed that the Yelp! site did not include the museum. I don't have the motivation to fix that, but will just mention it here so you know you should go. Looking into the museum entrance, I saw a wall of cast iron items on display. I thought that was the museum and hesitated on paying $10 to see it. A worker encouraged me saying there was a lot to see way behind the wall. Oh! I went in. You need to know that I am spoiled when it comes to manufacturing. That is why I was not thrilled over the exhibit to show quality control and the manufacturing method. I've been an adjunct professor of both casting and quality control. To the uninitiated, however, I did notice many people taking their time to absorb the information. Another gallery documented the family and business history and that was much more interesting for me. And, of course, I HAD to have my photo taken next to the world's biggest cast iron pan. Now, that short video on how that made that monster was interesting. The tribute castings and special order castings display was interesting. Also, the other cast iron products besides cooking vessels was eye opening. Some of the displays did not attract my attention because they were displaying items I already had at home. Overall, it was a nice stop over. I don't see any reason to return, but I can cross this one off my "list".

We saw billboards advertising this place on the freeway so we had to check it out on our way back to Chattanooga. Wow, there are some great deals to be had here! Especially in their factory seconds sections where items are sold at an extreme discount because items have slight blemishes that appeared to be small scratches or dings. Very minor and hardly noticeable! But even their full priced items are cheaper than what you'd pay at Target or any other authorized Lodge dealer! We really couldn't buy much because we were flying home and cast iron is way too heavy to carry! If we lived nearby, we definitely would've bought everything!!

We stopped here as a last minute detour during our road trip after seeing a flyer in our hotel lobby. We are so glad we did. Even our mostly grown kids enjoyed the interactive museum and learned a lot about the history behind Lodge. The employees were friendly and knowledgeable, especially Chris E. who was helpful and informative and gave us great tips for using and caring for our cast iron products. The prices were very reasonable too. Our vehicle was quite a few pounds heavier when we left! We're sorry we didn't get to eat at the restaurant, but it smells heavenly. It was an unexpectedly nice stop along our journey. Thank you!

Loved the store and variety of cast irons. Plus picked up a few of their "seconds" pans. Sales clerks were friendly and helpful! Will definitely be back when driving through.

I recently ordered an enamel stock pot which was too small so I returned it per Lodges requirements. Had to email them twice to get an answer which was "When we get the item you will get a refund." They had the item over a week and no notification of anything to me. I contacted BBB and within 30 minutes I received an email that my money was refunded however they deducted $8.99 from the total amount I paid with no explanation as to why. Not to mention I had to pay the shipping to send it back to them. I like the Lodge cast iron but do not recommend ordering from them.

We needed a new cast iron skillet and given that we live outside Nashville, we figured a trip down to the factory store would give us the best variety to choose from. We were definitely right about that as I've never seen so many pieces of cast iron cookware in my life! They had a great variety of pans and skillets and we were able to find a few that we needed. The prices were very good as well and the staff were kind. If you're looking for new cast iron cookware, this is the place to visit!

The 120+ year old famous Lodge Cast Iron Cookware is made in the USA. In this small, rural Tennessee town, you can visit the factory at which they're made. They have a large factory store with any Lodge product you could ever imagine on one side. The other side contains shelves and shelves of discounted factory seconds. The staff was friendly and helpful. The museum was still under renovation, but we'll have to go back to see the world largest cast iron skillet! Factory tour are also only available during the duration of the Annual National Cornbread Festival in April. Overall, this is a super unique and fascinating day trip or roadside attraction.

Visited this place with my husband today. The store is large and had a great assortment of items at fair prices. Also toured the museum- small but very cute and had lots of great info on the history and use of the cast iron pans! Would recommend visiting this place if you are close by!

What a cool selection of different cast iron items. I picked up a cornbread pan for my honey and a 2 burner griddle along with a pizza pan. I didn't take the museum tour this time however I will come back with my wife and do that. They also have what looks like a nice restaurant inside.

It is amazing tour of the museum and a great place to buy Lodge cast iron. We were fortunate enough to get pictures with 2 of our great grandchildren in front of the large skillet. It is an experience everyone needs to see,

As much as I would love to visit this factory store, this review is about the exceptional customer service I received when my cast iron skillet of 12 years suddenly ended up with a broken handle. Last week my cast iron broke. It was sad. I have fond memories of my mother cooking homemade sausage gravy is her cast iron and upon coming of age I set out to buy my own skillet. I seasoned it with love (and lots of oil). No detergent ever touched it's surface. Then it broke. I wanted to know why. I found lodge customer service and sent them an email. The responded promptly (within 12 hours) looked at pictures, and put a new skillet in the mail. I read the warranty and they didn't have to do that. Lodge for Life!

Good prices on "second's" The museum is interesting but $10 per person is way to high should be half that.

Not far off of I-24, if you're into cast iron cookware, this is the place for you. My family loves cooking with Lodge products; quality products that are made right here in the good old USA. The store itself is very nicely organized; they have all of the latest products and gadgets. The customer service was excellent; the entire staff was friendly and insightful. The real find here though their section with Factory Seconds. You can save a ton of money by purchasing the same great products at a nice discount only because there is slight cosmetic blemish which I believe only the staff can see because I couldn't notice the difference.

We have been in the market for a new cast iron skillet and happened to be passing by on the interstate on the way to Florida. I didn't know they had a huge section of slightly imperfect skillets and covers for far less than the standard ones. We got a really nice 12.5 inch skillet for $20! Since the price is so reasonable, we decided that we'll definitely stop there again when we pass through on our way back home.

I absolutely love the Lodge Store! The new building showcases everything perfectly. Instead of the blemished goods being in the back room with the markdowns, there is an aisle for the blemished goods. I don't mind a few imperfections on my cast iron, so I always buy what I can with the blemished goods. The blemished goods are always better priced for a few small indentions. When we recently visited, we bought a blemished cast iron dutch oven. Let me tell you, that dutch oven makes the best pot of chili. It is like it has been slow cooking all day. We also grabbed a bag of the Palmetto Farms Skillet Cornbread mix. That Cornbread mix is amazing in a cast iron! We actually got a friend to stop on their way back from Gaitlinburg to bring us a few more bags of it. The employees were amazing as well, super nice and very helpful with any questions we had. We love the new store and we will always make a stop anytime we are passing through the area.

This store offers a variety of the products made by Lodge as well as jams, sauces, grilling tools, and many other things. I enjoy going here to look around when in the South Pittsburg area. They have a section in the store that has factory seconds it scratch and dent items for a fraction of the cost. Also, once a year they have a Lodge warehouse sale beside the store where you can score killer deals!

we stopped through off the highway!! they have a restaurant, Clean bathrooms and a museum. there is a store where we purchased a few discounted cast iron pots

Very nice outlet store. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. Southern hospitality at its finest! I got one of their $4.99 coupons at the welcome center for a 10 inch frying pan. There were lots of fun kitchen items to choose from also. And I bought a cornbread mix package as recommended by an earlier yelp review! It's not too far off the highway.

Love this stuff! . They were running a 30% off everything in the store sale . I bought a few select items to use my motorhome. I couldn't pass an enameled dutch oven . Great quality for use at home.

Oh I love the store. I was in Nashville visiting my mother and decided to drive down. Here in Detroit do you only get about two options for cast iron. In the store they had every cast iron mate. Some I didn't even know they made so it's good to say I bought quite a few. The staff was very nice and helpful. So best believe when I'm back in Nashville I'm coming back now.

7/9 I found a coupon at the Tennessee Welcome Center for a 10" cast iron pan for $4.99. We've been talking about switching to cast iron for a while so I thought now would be a good time. :) The staff is very friendly and extremely helpful. My husband decided that 10" was too small and went with a 13.25" for $35!! Ouch! I honestly don't know what the prices should be but this was seven times more than I hoped to spend on a pan that doesn't come with a lid (lids sold separately, for another $34.95 each...). :) The store is nice and well-laid out. They have spices and rubs along with cookware and camping gear. I was able to find a wedding gift for someone. It's well worth the stop. Just follow the many billboards and if a 10" pan suits your needs, be sure to look for a coupon anywhere where you can find travel brochures!

After several times passing this place and the better half saying we would stop in, we finally did. A bit off the beaten path (With fairly poor directions on how to get there if you just follow the directions on the billboard) the draw here is easily the scratch and dent. With blemishes that really won't have any effect on your cooking you save roughly 40% the cost of a non blemished equivalent. (The blemish is generally marked or circled in white chalk) I am no expert on these things (that I leave to the better half) but I was a tad disappointed in the selection. I suppose for an Outlet store I was expecting some magical oasis of cooking supplies, so admittedly that may be my bad. If you like this sort of thing and are passing it though, I would say you owe it to yourself to stop in!

Loved our visit to the Lodge Store in Tennessee! We shopped for ourself and 2 friends and were there browsing for 2 hours. My friend "Amanda" said she uses her skillets everyday for something and wants a Dutch Oven next . The skillet makes the best cornbread EVER! Get the book iron skillets for Dummies! So many tips and recipes you will never regret a trip here. Great for Christmas gifts too!! Hope to visit the foundry on next trip and take the tour! WE LOVE LODGE

This place is fantastic! I own a 12" enameled skillet from Lodge, as well as a 5.5 qt enameled Dutch oven from a competitor. I'm a fan of both, and since I was traveling from Chattanooga to Memphis, I knew I had to stop here and check things out. There is a large amount of second-quality Lodge products in the back of the store at about 50% off retail price. The steep discount is due to cosmetic flaws, not performance. I only bought a 10" lid, as I already had the same products at home. The rest of my order was first quality. I purchased a 10" skillet with dual handles, a 6" skillet engraved with the state of Tennessee on the back, a matching 6" lid, one 3" mini skillet, a loaf pan, two serving pans and a few silicone pot holders. I was very happy with my purchases. The staff on site is super helpful and very friendly. They're knowledgeable and we're able to answer my questions. If you're in the area and you love cast iron products, please stop by. You won't regret it.

Awesome store. Loved the selection. Our favorite part was the 2nd. They had a lot of seconds when we were there. We got a lid for our skillet and a pizza stone.

"This is why you always want to have cast iron cookware." -- Futurama: Season 1 | Episode 7 This was a dangerous place for me to find on a recent road trip - giant yellow billboards called to me from the highway... of course I had to stop. Growing up in the South, my Granny always cooked in cast iron and nothing else. One day, those pans will be mine, but in the mean time I have been working on break in my own to be half as good as hers are - but why not shop for more? We detoured and figured we would get some cast iron at a discount (Factory Store seems like you would, right)? Unfortunately, no. Most everything was exactly the same price as I could get at home or on Amazon. I was sorely disappointed and left empty-handed. There was so much to choose from (and probably some items I would only find here), but I couldn't bring myself to buy anything. This seems like more of a tourist attraction than anything. Don't call it a factory store unless I'm getting a deal.

Great service. Had a slight issue with the largest cast-iron pot. I Reached out to Lodge and they replaced it immediately. Good customer service is rare these days. I received excellent customer service. Lodge shipped out the new pot immediately and saved our holiday dinner. Thank you Lodge!! I will be recommending to friends and family and buying more pots of all sizes. Keep that quality of product and stuff going on! Jon Rapport

I've always been an avid fan of cast iron but I never knew how much actually went into it until I visited the Lodge Factory Store! We ventured to Pittsburg, TN for the National Cornbread Festival which is another review entirely. I've always loved my cast iron skillet but I never knew how much went into it until I visited the Lodge Plant and Factory Store. I'm a real fan of the store because they showcase everything Lodge has to offer as well as some "damaged" goods at half the price. I was able to snag a griddle/grill pan as well as a 10 inch skillet for about $30. That's $30! What a steal man! They also had woks, every size skillet you could think of, HUUUUUGE two handle pans and tons more. All at half price! And this only comprised a fourth of the store. The rest showcased all the goods that Lodge had to offer. They even make enamel pans of all different colors which I had absolutely no idea of. The Lodge store is a must do in Pittsburg, especially during the National Cornbread Festival!

My favorite place to shop for Lodge products! Very friendly staff and some really good deals on factory seconds!!!

Very cool place that is definitely worth the stop if you're in this area! Several discounted items available due to cosmetic defect that doesn't impact the durability.

Great place for cast iron cookware! Prices are considerably discounted and there's a ton of merch you didn't even know you needed! You won't be disappointed!

Cooking with cast iron has always scared the sh*t out of me so I stayed away. I recently received some lovely cast iron skillets for my birthday and have fallen in love with them. I happened to be driving from Atlanta to Nashville and the Lodge Factory store is smack dab on the way. We made a small pit stop to peruse the cast iron selection. This place sells new cast iron items as well as some blemished ones for a discount. I was excited about the thought of super cheap cast iron skillets, but this is not the case. The prices for the blemished items are actually on par with Amazon's prices for the same item new and unblemished. The Lodge Factory Store also has a large amount of Big Green Egg stuff too in case that strikes your fancy.

Had a great time looking at all the cast iron cook ware that they have there. Found some good buys. They also have a variety of other things. If I had the money I could have a ball in this place. They are also a dealer for the big green egg grill. I would recommend this store to anyone that loves cast iron cookware.

Was excited to find this place and disappointed they do not have tours of the factory. The Store is large and they sell everything they make and more, many items you can't find on Amazon! If your in the area its worth a stop.

Nestled between Chattanooga and the Monty is the Lodge Outlet store. Boy was this a great find! It's located in a super small town next to the dollar store. Weird location really. Anyway, we got a 5 piece set which included a dutch oven for $65 bucks. We were sold! If you are in the market for cast iron products I suggest making a stop, it's only 1.5 miles off the freeway. Also the staff was super friendly and welcoming.

Your credit card will cry! This place is great. There are many super helpful staff members to assist you with your decision-making and answer any questions you might have. The cookbook selection is impressive. The seconds area is reasonably priced. If that isn't enough, they have Amish jams and jellies to tempt you. We spent so much money here that we ended up getting a free gift with our purchase. Come prepared to spend money!

I thought this was a terrific stop after driving by many times. The directions are clearly marked on the signs leading to the store and it is easy to find (unlike other reviews stating differently). I was a bit apprehensive about stopping after again reading other reviews which led me to believe this was a scratch and dent and or flawed merchandise store. This is not the case. Majority of the items are all first quality (with typical Lodge retailer pricing) but they really do have quite a few specials. Thrilled to get the 7.8 quart Dutch Oven at over $50 off retail! Bought quite a few other items at the same price I would pay elsewhere, but oh well. Actually bought so much they threw in a few REALLY nice freebies!!They do have a great selection just devoted to camping items including the Big Green Egg, but I am addicted to the cast enamel. Definately worth a stop just 5 minutes off the highway. All of the ladies working there are full of southern charm and super helpful and friendly!

I was in the market for a Dutch oven and heard about the discounted blemish selection at this place. I drove an hour to get there only to find that the blemish selection was the exact same prices you find on Amazon for brand new stuff. What a waste of gas and time. It was a very cute store with lots of selection, just not prices I was expecting to pay for seconds.