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We've compiled the best of the best in East Nashville - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
A purveyor of new and used music as well as music-geek accessories, Grimey's is a Nashville institution and 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.
Located in East Nashville's Inglewood neighborhood, 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 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.
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 art, rugs, and home decor galore in this locally owned boutique, as well as clothing, accessories, and small gifts. Their greeting card selection is tough to beat, too, making it a one-stop shop for all your gifting needs.
The Bookshop is the place to shop for all things literary in East Nashville. Though it's tucked into a small space, the shop has an expertly curated assortment of books, ranging from literary fiction to art to cooking. It's connected to Hanna Bee Coffee, making for the perfect leisurely browsing experience. The shop also plays hosts to bookish events, so check the calendar to join the fun.
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.
If you can't check gifts off your list at Gift Horse, you must not be looking hard enough. The small friendly shop is chock-full of unique and clever goodies, like a wide array of notebooks and stationery, funny graphic T-shirts and bumper stickers galore. For those looking for Nashville- and Tennessee-inspired gifts, head around the corner to Tenn Gallon Hat, Gift Horse's outpost for local souvenirs.
Olive & Sinclair has been producing small-batch chocolate since 2007, but they've had their factory space since 2014. Tours of the factory ($8) are offered on Saturdays and last about 40 minutes; they must be booked in advance.
