68 Best Shopping in Nashville, Tennessee

Billy Reid

Hillsboro Village Fodor's choice

"Lived-in luxury" clothing brand Billy Reid is based in Florence, Alabama, but lucky for Tennesseans the store has an outpost in Nashville, too. Visit Billy Reid at the Hill Center at Green Hills for stylish, comfortable pieces that will seamlessly integrate into any wardrobe.

Blush Boutique

The Gulch Fodor's choice
A Nashville staple and frequently voted one of the best women's boutiques in town, Blush specializes in trendy, colorful pieces that won't break the bank. Their focus is on "unique, affordable fashion," and they definitely deliver on that promise. If you fall in love with their carefully curated selection during your trip, you can call to order your favorite pieces that pop up on their Instagram feed even after you head back home.

Dead Ahead Tattoo Co.

West End Fodor's choice
Looking for a longer-lasting souvenir than T-shirts and baseball caps? Then visit one of the seven artists at Dead Ahead Tattoo Co., one of the pioneer studios in Nashville’s budding tattoo tourism industry. Clients have traveled from as far as Canada for new ink.

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Emerson Grace

Fodor's choice
This beautifully curated collection of women’s clothing features the work of numerous designers and is showcased in a rustic-industrial space matching the casual-chic aesthetic of the apparel. Local lines include Jamie + the Jones and Ceri Hoover handbags.

Grimey's New and Preloved Music

East Nashville Fodor's choice
Grimey's is a Nashville institution. A purveyor of new and used music as well as music-geek accessories, Grimey's, which recently relocated to a larger building in East Nashville, is a must-visit for music fans touring Nashville. Before you visit, check the store's in-store events calendar—there's a good chance you'll catch some great music while browsing the vinyl crates.

H. Audrey

Hillsboro Village Fodor's choice
Nashville's Holly Williams (the granddaughter of Hank Williams) is a fixture of the local boutique scene, and H. Audrey is one of her beloved outposts. Stop in at the shop's location at the Hill Center at Green Hills for a thoughtfully curated selection of women's clothing and accessories, all presented in a beautifully styled space.

Old Made Good

East Nashville Fodor's choice
Old Made Good is your one-stop shop for all things vintage and fun. From old-school band T-shirts to the perfect mid-century modern side table, everything at Old Made Good, located in East Nashville's Inglewood neighborhood, is carefully curated and stocked by the store's staff. In addition to vintage items, Old Made Good also stocks locally made candles, crafts, jewelry, and gifts.

The French Shoppe

West End Fodor's choice
Nestled in Park Plaza is The French Shoppe, a boutique designed to cater to your every fashion whim. Their retail includes everything from designer totes to boho chic dresses to souvenir jewelry (a favorite among patrons is a gold pendant engraved with Nashville’s geographic coordinates). In need of evening wear at the last minute? The French Shoppe has a room filled with ballroom gowns in the latest styles. Or, if you’d like a glam look for a night on the town, stop by the cosmetics counter for a dazzling lip color or a fresh new compact.

Third Man Records

The Gulch Fodor's choice
Serious Jack White fans won't want to miss his lauded label's Nashville outpost. Drop by to record your own two-minute song on a 1945 Voice-o-Graph machine, dig through the stacks, or grab some exclusive merch. Check their social media and special events pages if you're looking to catch a live performance in the now-legendary Blue Room or attend one of their intermittent film screenings. Tours are available on Fridays and Saturdays at 2 pm, but get there early.

Vinnie Louise

Fodor's choice
Named after the owner’s grandmother, this boutique stocks casual trendy women’s clothing at accessible prices along with a small selection of footwear and jewelry. Greeting cards, candles, and a few other gift items are available. The store's earthy vibe is enhanced by its brick floor laid in a herringbone pattern. There’s a second location northeast of Nashville.

White's Mercantile

Fodor's choice
The flagship location of singer-songwriter Holly Williams’s shop stocks shirts and tees for men and women; gifts and greeting cards; and a quirky collection of housewares. This is a great stop for Nashville- or Southern-themed gifts. Beautiful leather totes, shoulder bags, and more from Nashville-based ABLE can be found, and they do an impressive job of gift-wrapping your purchase. To immerse yourself further into the lifestyle, you can stay at a White’s Mercantile Room and Board property.

Abednego

Germantown
Whether you're buying for yourself or for a friend, Abednego is the perfect spot to buy a gift. The locally owned boutique carries a curated selection of men's and women's clothing, accessories, and grooming and personal care supplies, as well as home decor, candles, and small trinkets. They have a cute selection of greeting cards, too, making it a one-stop gift shop.

ABLE

The Nations
Chic, elevated basics are ABLE’s hallmark, which they sell in their stylish flagship boutique. Popular around Nashville for their simple yet sophisticated leather bags, clothing, and jewelry, ABLE is also known for their commitment to employing women in need both locally and worldwide to create their goods.

Antique Archaeology

Marathon Village

Fans of the History Channel's American Pickers series will want to check out Mike Wolfe's store in Marathon Village. All of the quirky items—signage, furniture and random finds—were personally selected or approved by Wolfe.

Apple and Oak

East Nashville
Located close to the restaurants and coffee shops on Eastland Avenue, Apple and Oak is a haven for lovers of good design. You'll find furniture, rugs, and home decor galore in this locally owned boutique, as well as clothing, accessories, and small gifts. The store has a sister location in Hillsboro Village.

Batch Nashville

Germantown
While visiting the Nashville Farmers Market, be sure to stop in Batch Nashville, a highly curated shop featuring gifts, snacks, and treats from some of Nashville's (and the greater South's) best-loved creators. From artisanal chocolate bars to locally roasted coffee, the gifts at Batch are sure to please even your most finicky friends.

Boot Country

Downtown
If it’s time to replace or update your dancing boots, Boot Country offers a wide selection of cowboy boots, Western wear, and other wearable Nashville souvenirs. It is conveniently located for boot-scooters on Broadway, and frequently offers promotions for discounts on new boots.

Carpe Diem

This small but mighty record store offers an impressive collection of vintage vinyls, antique doodads, and art. Run by the same folks as Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor next door, it definitely has a similar vibe: curated junk, gritty rock and roll, and down-home family lovin’.

Carter Vintage Guitars

The Gulch
Founded in 2012 by friendly and knowledgeable husband-and-wife duo Christine and Walter Carter, this gorgeous showroom is for serious musicians looking for a one-of-a-kind instrument. With price tags that also list the famous musicians who previously owned the piece, this is a shopping experience like no other. Take a vintage guitar, mandolin, or other fretted beauty into one of their private rooms and try it out for yourself.

Colts Chocolates

The Gulch
Founded by a former cast member of the popular country music variety show Hee Haw, this charming little chocolate shop serves up seriously sweet treats like whiskey caramel brownies, their signature chocolate peanut butter cups with roasted almonds, and a variety of samplers and gift baskets. This is a great stop to make before you board your flight back home.

Cool Stuff Weird Things

Sylvan Park
This flea-market-style space selling salvaged items, vintage finds, and oddities lives up to its name. The friendly and unassuming environment is great for shoppers who live to dig for treasure. Take home one of their rustic, metal, lighted Nashville signs as a souvenir.

Cumberland Transit

West End
Nashville may be a bustling metropolis filled with must-see sights and sounds, but its state parks, complete with rolling hills and hiking trails, are also worth the trip. And, if you decide to take an excursion, or if you’re just in need of some comfortable gear for bike-riding around town, Cumberland Transit has you covered, from camping equipment to tire repair. Also, look out for the occasional BOGO sale.

Draper James

Follow the bright blue bags swinging from the arms of seemingly every other woman on 12th Street to find Nashville native Reese Witherspoon’s charming flagship store for her line of stylish, feminine clothing, pretty home accents, and gifts. Once you step under the blue-and-white-striped awning and into the Southern fantasy, you’ll be greeted by friendly sales associates who, at least in warm months, will offer you (very) sweet iced tea in a pretty blue paper cup.

Elle Gray Boutique

Sylvan Park
Elle Gray is a locally owned boutique selling chic, on-trend women’s apparel and accessories at reasonable prices. They also carry gifts and baby items.

Ernest Tubb Record Shop

Downtown
When Grand Ole Opry star Ernest Tubb had trouble buying and selling country music records, he took matters into his own hands by opening up his own record store in 1947 on Broadway. It still stands today, with its legendary spinning sign serving as a Nashville landmark, and sells records, CDs, country music memorabilia, and more.

Fanny's House of Music

East Nashville
If your trip to Nashville has you itching to make music of your own, stop by Fanny's House of Music to pick out the guitar of your dreams. Situated in East Nashville's Five Points neighborhood, the mom-and-pop shop boasts a wide variety of new and vintage instruments, many of which are unusual or hard to find. The store also sells music accessories, so you'll find everything you need to plug in and rock out.

Fork's Drum Closet

Wedgewood-Houston
Fork’s has been around since 1982, and opened in their newest location near Wedgewood-Houston as of fall 2018. They carry a full stock of items to keep percussionists happy, everything from sticks and mallets to drumheads to cases.

Friedman's Army Navy Store

Hillsboro Village
Friedman's Army Navy Store is far more than surplus, and has been a Hillsboro Village institution since opening in 1972. The store offers plenty of surplus gear, plus camping supplies, outdoor equipment, and all you could possibly need for a last-minute fishing trip at one of Nashville's many beloved watering holes.

Gas Lamp Antiques

Berry Hill

Gas Lamp Antiques features vendor booths that stock furniture, vintage jewelry, and pop culture memorabilia. More items are available at the nearby Gas Lamp, Too (128 Powell Place).

Goo Goo Chocolate Co.

Downtown
The Goo Goo Cluster is a legendary Nashville candy confection so good that it deserves to have an entire store dedicated to it. A chocolate-covered cluster of nuts and nougat, every flavor of Goo Goos is available here alongside retro-style Nashville souvenirs.