Mackey Barber Shop

This place is close to our business do my husband had a beard emergency and decided to come in.
The barber takes his time just like the old days. Actually just walking in takes you nack to Norman Rockwell times. Really sweet man.

I trusted that other review and I shouldn’t have. The barber was old and incompetent, did an awful job– here’s the weird thing: he didn’t say a word.
Literally from the time I entered the place to the time I left, all he said was «that’s 6 $, have a nice weekend.» it was sweet for an old man, sure, but he did do an awful job on my head. I’m paying that money to wear a hat for the next few days.
He didn’t ask how I wanted it, literally. He silently began trimming my hair and all that I could think was, «well, what the hell, I guess he’s really confident.»
It would have been a cool effect if I got a nice haircut. But he didn’t do a nice job.
Don’t be fooled, and don’t be a dumb cheapskate like I am. Get a nice haircut somewhere better.

I’ve been getting my hair cut all my life. You might say it’s something I’m an expert at. I got my first haircut from an old Italian barber named Tony. A few years later, Tony passed away. My dad started taking me to a new barber; also an old Italian guy named Tony. As far as I know, Tony #2 is still kicking. When I moved to Knoxville, I thought for sure I’d be stuck going to someplace like Salon Azure or Ross the Boss. $ 40 and 90 minutes later, I’d be out of the chair with slightly shorter hair, smelling of lavender and baby wipes. Fortunately, I found Mackey’s Barber Shop instead.
If you’re going to a barber, you’re looking for a specific experience. For me, the experience is simplicity. I really just want to walk out with less hair than I came in with. I don’t want frosted tips, I don’t want a shampoo, and I am definitely not interested in talking to anyone. I just want to relax for 15 minutes every 4 weeks while someone cuts ½″ off my hair, shaves the back of my neck, and makes me look less like a drifter.
Mackey’s Barber Shop is that kind of place. Mr. Mackey will cut your hair for $ 7. There’s no appointment book, no products for sale, and no chance you’re getting a shampoo and blow dry. This place is not a Supercuts from the mall. It’s got three chairs, two barbers when it’s busy, and a bunch of back issues of car magazines. In short, it’s the perfect barber shop.
Cash only. Plan accordingly. Open Monday and Wednesday for sure. Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday closed. Friday and Saturday, call ahead to check hours
See you once a month!