Photo by Matt Stephens Brandon West manages RC Hobbies, which opened last June at 26302 I-45 N. in Oak Ridge North.
Store earning strong reputation among enthusiasts
Remote Control Hobbies opened its Oak Ridge location in June of last year, quickly earning a reputation among remote-controlled hobbyists through its quality of products and customer service.
"This area's been great to us," manager Brandon West said. "We like to think a lot of [the growth] has to do with our customer service."
West said the retailer sells remote-controlled cars, airplanes, helicopters and boats, as well as parts, for enthusiasts from young children to advanced competitors of all ages. He said he believes the hobbies provided by the business are ideal for this generation of youth.
"The technology is still there; the electronics and mechanics are still there," he said. "And they still provide hand/eye coordination, and it gets the kids outside and playing with other kids."
