Poor Taste

Poor Taste is a vintage clothing store located at 61 East Main Street in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee’s Southside Historic District. Founded by owners Lucas McKay and Jake Curry in 2021, the business operates as a buy, sell, and trade operation that curates a carefully selected inventory of vintage apparel, accessories, and collectibles spanning multiple decades. In addition to its retail operations, Poor Taste has become known for hosting live music performances, featuring local and regional bands in a concert space built within the shop. The store also showcases work from local artisans and supports Chattanooga’s creative community, with a business model focused on sustainability and reducing fashion waste. Open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM (closed Tuesdays), Poor Taste has earned recognition as a distinctive cultural gathering place that combines vintage retail with entertainment and community engagement in the vibrant downtown area.