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Friendly local customers shopping for bait and groceries at Nates Bait & Market | Franklin, VA

Everyday Staples Without the Runaround

Out of milk? Need snacks for school? We keep the shelves stocked with the basics so you don’t have to drive across town.
List Example:

  • Bread, milk, butter

  • Eggs and cereal

  • Cold drinks, sodas, teas, bottled water

  • Chips, crackers, cookies

Simple, useful, and always fresh — that’s what a local market should be.

Local Favorites You Don’t Find Everywhere

Some things just taste like home. At Nate’s, you’ll find those hometown favorites that keep folks coming back:

  • Hoop cheese — sharp and creamy, the local legend.

  • Smoked meats — rich flavor, smoked right.

  • Chocolate-covered peanuts — sweet, salty, and gone fast.

People drive out just for those.

Nate assisting a customer with fishing bait and groceries at Nates Bait & Market | VA

More Than Just a Store

From road trip snacks to friendly faces, Nate’s is where convenience meets community.

Snacks & Cold Drinks for the Road

Whether you’re heading to the river, on a family trip, or just out for a drive — grab a soda, chips, candy, and a bag of ice on your way. Our coolers stay stocked so you can fill up and be gone in minutes.

Country Market, Not Just Groceries

We’re not your average grocery store. On one side, you’ll find groceries and snacks; on the other, live bait and tackle. It’s a mix that makes sense — groceries for home, bait for the weekend.
That’s why folks say we’re Franklin’s favorite general store.

People Over Products

What makes us different isn’t just what’s on the shelves — it’s how we treat people. You’re not a barcode here. We’ll point you to the hoop cheese, tell you what’s fresh, and remind you to grab ice before you go fishing. That’s what a country market is all about.

One Stop, Many Reasons

A Saturday in Franklin says it all. Someone drops in for minnows, leaves with hoop cheese. A mom grabs milk and finds smoked sausage. A kid buys a soda before heading to the river.
Nate’s isn’t just a market — it’s part of everyday life in the community.

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Simple, Steady, Local

If you’re searching for a “country market near Franklin VA,” this is it. Groceries, local favorites, snacks, drinks, even fishing tackle — all in one place.
We’re not trying to be big. Just better for the people who live here

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