81 Best Places to Shop in Nashville, Tennessee

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.

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.

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. You'll find local and international brands in this shop that's been a neighborhood fixture for a decade.

Gas Lamp Antiques features more than 300 vendor booths that stock furniture, vintage jewelry, and pop culture memorabilia. More items are available at the nearby GasLamp Too ( 128 Powell Pl.).

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.

One of a row of shops on 12th Avenue near Kirkland Avenue, Planet Cowboy stocks a beautiful selection of handmade cowboy boots for men and women in a variety of hues and materials, ranging from traditional Western to more understated styles. The store's namesake brand is made in Mexico; other brands hail from Texas and elsewhere. Cowboy hats are customizable with designs in the crown, for example; there's also a selection of Western-inspired jewelry. The store smells great and looks great, with hide rugs on the floor and a leather settee in the small showroom space. A second location is located at The Factory in Franklin.

You can find Ranger Station's candles all over Nashville—including in a few stores in 12South—but why not stop in the flagship store? The aesthetic is clean and rustic, with small black and white tiles on the floor and walls lined with small wooden cubby holes for the candles. At the factory in Wedgehood-Houston, each heavenly scented candle is poured in its own reusable cocktail glass adorned with the ranger hat logo; purchase one and you'll also get a cocktail recipe and a box of matches. Try the Nashville candle, whose fragrance combines magnolia, dogwood, amber, and musk. The shop also carries unisex perfumes, room sprays, and body products.

A haven for runners, walkers, and swimmers, Team Nashville is stocked to the brim with shoes and other performance gear. This neighborhood store has been operating for more than 40 years and is known for its exceptionally friendly staff who are committed to helping customers find the best fit.

This West End shop is the best spot in Music City for heavily discounted designer clothing—up to 70–90% off retail. While the prices are akin to consignment deals, these assorted fashion pieces arrive at the store directly from the respective designer or retailer.

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 purchases. There are now four Nashville-area locations of this updated take on a general store. To immerse yourself further into the lifestyle, you can stay at a White’s Mercantile Room and Board property in neighboring counties.

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 women's clothing, accessories, 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.

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. The shop also carries show-branded merch, making for great souvenirs.

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.

While visiting the Nashville Farmers' Market, be sure to stop at 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.

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

From handcrafted jewelry and homemade soaps to vintage clothing and secondhand finds, you're certain to find something among the racks at this former warehouse turned antiques shop. It's the perfect spot for souvenirs and gifts or for a good old-fashioned treasure hunt.

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.

Set up to look like a garage—a nice nod to the brand's origins in a California garage and also ironic since this isn't one of the 12South shops housed in a former car-centric building—Buck Mason even has a 1968 Porsche as a giant centerpiece. Stylish comfortable clothes like tees, sweatshirts, and other refined casual pieces are on offer for men and women.

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.

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.

A self-described "woo woo store," Cosmic Connections is a one-stop shop for all things mystical. Multiple rooms are filled with bins of gems and crystals, shelves of books, jewelry, tarot and oracle cards, hanging tapestries, and aromatic candles and incense. Stalls in the back of the store are available for private appointments with intuitive readers.

As Nashville's oldest outdoor outfitter and bike shop, Cumberland Transit has everything you need for an adventure. The store specializes in gear for camping, biking, and climbing, as well as a selection of men's and women's clothing by popular brands like Teva, Patagonia, HOKA ONE ONE, and more. 

This amazingly curated boutique specializes in the two things essential to every fashionable home: mid-century furniture and beautiful plants. The offerings here are more vintage than antique—couches, chairs, lamps, tables, and other one-of-a-kind statement pieces from the '50s, '60s, and '70s, all perfectly preserved and irresistibly cool. There are some new items for sale, too, all of which are ethically produced (either American made or, if they’re imported, fair trade). And yes—for any literary buffs who were wondering, the name is in fact a reference to Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility.

Looking for a longer-lasting souvenir than T-shirts and baseball caps? Then visit one of the 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.

Once you step under the blue-and-white-striped awning, you’ll be greeted by friendly sales associates and welcomed into the Southern fantasy of the brand founded by Reese Witherspoon. The charming flagship store sells stylish feminine clothing, pretty home accents, and gifts. There is comfy seating for those who need a break, a good selection of sale items, and a nice assortment of sizes. Don't forget to pose for a selfie in front of the mural on the side of the building. There's a Draper James location in Nashville's ever-expanding airport in case you decide to hunt for a last-minute souvenir.

This locally owned boutique sells chic on-trend women’s apparel and accessories at reasonable prices. Stop by to browse the cozy shop for styled seasonal looks.