River Sports Outfitters is an independent outdoor specialty retailer in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ed McAlister officially opened the shop over 40 years ago and has been providing local and online customers with the best in road / trail biking, road / trail running, camping / backpacking, rock climbing, and paddle sports gear since then. By focusing on core brands such as Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Marmot, Kuhl, Osprey, Chaco, and Keen, River Sports has carved a niche as the destination of choice for outdoor enthusiasts.