2 weeks Ago By Brendan McFadden
Mike Wolfe’s employees at his antiques store in Nashville, Tennessee , say they were blindsided by his decision to close it. The American Pickers star's staffers claim they were notified of the store's closing just before he shared the news in an Instagram post , and were left with just a week to find other employment, according to The U.S.
Sun. A source said, “This is their last week with Antique Archaeology. They found out the day before everyone else.
” The insider also alleged his workers seemed to be shocked and upset over the news. They explained, “Mike tries to be hands-on in every store he owns. He’s trying to consolidate a little bit so he could spend more time with his family.
'' The source said Mike will come into the store on to ''meet fans and say goodbye'' on Saturday, April 26 before the official final day on Sunday. They said, “He’s coming in on Saturday to meet fans and say goodbye. He’s going to sign stuff for customers, take photos and more on the last day.
We have headshots of him to sign for fans.” Another insider claimed employees at the Iowa store were told of the closing "weeks before his announcement." In his statement, Mike, 60, said, "Well, Nashville.
.. it’s time.
After nearly 15 amazing years, we’ve made the tough decision to close the doors of our Antique Archaeology store here in Music City. He also admitted it was a "tough decision" to close his shop because it "has meant the world" to him. DON'T MISS.
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But sometimes, even when something is good, you have to pause and ask yourself where your time is going — and where your heart is calling you next. "For me, that’s family. It’s slowing down a little, staying rooted, and focusing on the new projects that are pulling at my soul," he shared before insisting: "I’m not disappearing — not even close.
I’ll still be picking, sharing, and selling online and at our original LeClaire, Iowa, store. "But I’ve learned over the years that it’s easy to spread yourself too thin, and balance is something we all chase in one way or another." "This isn’t goodbye — it’s just a new rhythm.
I’ll forever be grateful for every moment in that Nashville space, and for all of you who made it more than just a shop. You made it home.'' Earlier this month, Mike admitted he needs to slow down, and that means taking a break from his long-running show American Pickers and everything that comes with it.
He told People magazine that the History Channel heavyweight would take an extended hiatus after filming wraps its 27th season in June ..
