AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe looked overcome with emotion as he bid farewell to his Nashville store on Sunday.
Mike, 60, closed Antique Archaeology Nashville after 15 years of trading, with the reality star looking downcast on the day of the store’s closure at the weekend.
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The American Pickers star showed up to the closing of his Nashville store on Sunday with tears in his eyes as he walked towards the iconic building.
Seen walking towards his beloved shop, Mike could be seen wiping tears from his eyes while donning a signature checkered flannel shirt, dark denim jeans, and work boots.
Mike was seen in photographs as he posed in the store hugging customers and beaming from ear-to-ear on the emotion-filled day.
Posing with fans and customers, Mike seemed happy and filled gratitude despite the day being a sad one for his business.
The American Pickers star announced that his store would be closing just 10 days before the doors of Antique Archaeology closed forever.
When Mike announced the store would be closing, he said in a social media post: “After nearly 15 amazing years, we’ve made the tough decision to close the doors of our Antique Archaeology store here in Music City.
“This place has meant the world to me — not just the brick and mortar, but the people. The community. The visitors from all over the world who came through those doors, shared their stories, and reminded me every day why I started this journey in the first place.
“I’ve been so proud to be a part of this neighborhood, this city, and this chapter of life. 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. I’m not disappearing — not even close.”
PRICES SLASHED BEFORE CLOSURE
Just last week, we revealed that Mike was slashing the prices of antiques in his shop.
With there still being many pieces left just six days before the store’s closure, we revealed that they could still be available for purchase after the store closes.
A store source told The U.S. Sun last week: “Some antiques from the Nashville store are going to Iowa.
“Some he’s keeping. Some are going to his bike shop Columbia Motor Alley.
“He is going to make the decision. I don’t know if they’re going to do any public auctions.”
Mike Wolfe’s businesses
Mike Wolfe has created a business empire featuring real estate, antique stores, and more.
‘HE WANTS TO FOCUS ON FAMILY’
The insider continued: “He wants to focus on family. He’s stretching himself too thin.
“He’s 60, he wants to slow down and spend time with his daughter. He has a lot going on.”
Mike shares 13-year-old daughter Charlie with his ex-wife, Jodi.
The Pickers star is now all loved up with his stunning girlfriend Leticia Cline.
Mike first sparked romance rumors with Leticia in 2021, which also happened to be the same year his ex wife Jodi filed for divorce.
Mike was married to Jodi for nine years, with her filing for divorce in 2021 and citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reasoning behind their split.
In her divorce papers, she also noted that they had separated in 2020 before deciding to make it official.
Meanwhile, Mike’s new partner Leticia is a journalist specializing in the motorcycle industry, as well as an advocate for heritage tourism and the preservation of small-town America.
Leticia and Mike knew one another before they were romantically linked, with them spotted together in 2018.
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