McKay Used Books, CDs, Movies & More

Welcome to McKay! We are a fast-paced, high-volume, one-of-a-kind shopping destination for people who love books, music, movies, and video games.

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    (865) 588-0331

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    mckaybooks.com

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  • Type

    Bookstore

Address

230 Papermill Place Way (at Papermill Rd.) Knoxville , TN 37919 United States

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The Vaporum

Visit when you have time to spend browsing ! They have so much stuff! Books , music , games - so much good stuff! 2 levels to explore! Squeeee!!!

Jennifer Baker

Great place to shop for movies & everything. If you want something & you have the money, I'd advise you to get it because it's probably an 85% chance that it won't be there the next time you visit.

Freq

I am a recovering McKay addict. My floor almost collapsed under the weight of so many books . I bought a Nook and I think it may have saved the lives of myself and my family. Be warned readers.

Cindy McNeil-Hatmaker

If you love actual books , you cream find it here, and music , movies and all things the bibliophile will love!

Olivia Peters

I personally do not like this place. They have a lot of books , but never any books that I actually need (such as Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck). The atmosphere is creepy and unsettling as well .

Tesa Patterson

Love this place! Huge selection of books , DVDs, video games , and more. You can even get the vintage video games here.

Melissa L. Brinley

Each time I visit my hometown, I make a point to visit McKays! I love browsing the cookbook isle for hidden gems .

Debbie Wood

This store use to have great prices on used books and trade in value was great if you returned for credit. Not so much anymore. If you know your title you can usually find it online cheaper. Shame.

Lindsey Gardner

I bought 6 movies . Three of which were brand new and never opened. All for under $20 total! Will definitely be going back for books . Incredible place.

Matt Ward

Great place for like minded smart people. Come see some smart comedians August 21st, 2013 at The Well http://www.KnoxComedy.com for more info

Tiffani

My allergies go crazy when I come here from all the dust and mold from other peoples homes. I know this is not their fault, but just be warned you may be sneezy while waiting a long time for your #.

Crystal Parks Baggett

Seller beware. They had stickers on our books before they even made us an offer. After we declined we had to remove all of the stickers from the book covers.

Jennie Chan

It's one of those stores you think you'll spend 5 minutes but you end up spending 2 hours there. Addictive! Full of childhood memories!

David Rawlins

Great collection v good prices. Free box of books out front.

Angie Maner

Great selection of movies books games and stuff good prices. Love this place

Eunice Hernández-Hudson

It can be very difficult to find a specific item. Also watch the prices, some stuff is more expensive than buying new. If looking for kids' books , it's a gold mine.

Angela Raum

Awesome place. Very fast checkout. Luv the free bin outside;-) found an old dictionary dated 1939

Rob StClair

Watch out for the green haired checkout girl - she’s so rude.

Freedom Robinson

Great store except the prices have gotten high and trade values lower

Clif

Watch their prices. Graphic novels , movies , popular books , and games are often more expensive here than they are brand new.

Angie Maner

Lots of books movies games and music for a great price ...... i love this place

Kristina

Love McKay's but I am getting frustrated with constantly finding used books and movies that are actually more expensive than buying the same item new.

Andrew Wiseman

Tons of books , CDs, DVDs and video games

Kendra Ellis

The prices seem to have gone up with the move from the old store. I can still spend quite a while just browsing , but I haven't really purchased from here much in a while.

Thomas Brandenburg

Huge selection. Pop sci books tend to be super cheap .

Allison Gill

You cant sell a used Game of Thrones season 2 for $41.99 when Target has it new for $29.99!

Jinger Duggar

Cheap books and movies you would never expect to be there

Erin Caracappa

One of my favorite places ever. Cheap books and movies ! Check back often. Books go in and out quickly.

Brian Sheldon

I went to the Knoxville Mckay last night Sun Feb 13 2012. I got there at 6:30 they closed at 7:00 and they would not let me bring my trades in.The rules are 30 minutes before closing Mckay employees!

Greta Moody

Everything is good here.

Stephanie Parish

A lot of their paperbacks cost more used than new. When I asked about this the girl laughed at me and said that they were not competing with anyone else and they could charge whatever they wanted to!

Brandon Roberts

Nice deals but beware the body odor lol

Brandon Roberts

Look at this deal.

Ron Higdon

Great plave to find used books , music or videos. Reasonable prices, and decent trade in values .

Katie Van Petten

The employees were absolutely worthless at helping locate a specific title. She wouldn't even come out from behind the counter.

Megan Bright

Not only the best used Bookstore in Knoxville!! But in East Tennessee!!!

Lorraine Lawrence

Music ! Books ! Free money for trades!

Aaron Shackelford

The video game classics

Chris Johns

Best place to come when strapped for cash and bored

DJERICB.COM

If you look for it you can prob find it. McKay rocks

Michael Berger

Awful place for games, if you're here strictly for games/systems you'll see they're not very cheap and you might as well get new ones elsewhere.

Brittany Davidson

Be prepared to wait forever to get a receipt for your books !

Ginni Nightsky

Love this place.

jonathan douglas

McKay's is one of the best things the city of Knoxville has to offer!

Crystal Sharp Dishner

Love this place!

Josh Schwartz

Non book Items here are not as cheap as other stores.

Matt Hall

I really enjoined this place

Jay Alexander

the place to go for books videos and games

Michelle C

Only bookstore in K-Town with a glass elevator .

Nathan Robinson

Peopleofwalmart.com has nothing on peopleofmckays!!

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