68 Best Shopping in Nashville, Tennessee

This long-standing mecca sells rare and vintage guitars, banjos, mandolins, and more. Music fans will be in awe of their extensive inventory and knowledgeable staff.

This shop not only sells and repairs bikes, it also rents City Bikes and tandem bikes. Cycling accessories are sold here, as are locally made music, art, and home goods.

Hatch Show Print is home to the legendary letterpress style that has single-handedly created the signature iconography of Nashville through its handmade show posters. Housed within the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the print studio offers art for sale as well as tours demonstrating their unique printing and design process.

For the broadest selection of yarns in Nashville, look no further than Haus of Yarn. The store focuses on natural fibers and often hosts classes, knitting groups, and pop-up shops for fans of the fiber arts.

This is one of three Nashville-area boutiques (each has a different name) owned by Claudia Robertson Fowler, stylist to country music stars such as Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, and Miranda Lambert. The items here have a certain rock-star flair: flowing frocks, fuzzy fur jackets in bright hues, and sparkly tops. The store also stocks hats by Nashville hat makers such as Claire West.

The Hill Center at Green Hills is a relaxing spot for an afternoon of shopping, made easily accessible by ample parking and a pedestrian-friendly layout. Major retailers include Whole Foods, Anthropologie, and West Elm, while local spots include Posh and H. Audrey. There are several fast-casual restaurants in the complex, like Zoe's Kitchen and Pei Wei.

Curious about the Southeast's craft beer scene as a whole? Or are you a seasoned beer drinker on the hunt for a certain brew? Make a stop at this shop and taproom to try one of their 36 rotating taps, fill a growler, order a bite from their small but solid food menu, or pick up a chilled and ready-to-drink six-pack from their fridge. Hit up their Sunday all-day "Hoppy Hour" to refuel after a day of walking and shopping.

If you really love denim or indigo, this is your store. Known for handmade jeans, overalls, and other denim wear, as well as small-batch T-shirts and other items, the store is as comfortable as your favorite pair and is worth a look even if you can’t splurge. The building is a former gas station dating from the 1950s, which gives you an idea of how this neighborhood looked in a former incarnation.

If you can't make it down to Lynchburg to see the Jack Daniel's distillery in person, visit the famed whiskey maker's Nashville output for all your Jack Daniel's–branded gear needs. Located in Marathon Village, the sizable shop sells shirts, glassware, and accessories galore for you or the whiskey lover in your life. Note that the store does not sell alcohol.

No, you haven’t died and gone to earring heaven. You’ve just stepped into Johnnie Q Jewelry, a shop with so many beautiful pieces of handmade jewelry and vintage accessories, you may briefly feel transported to a higher sartorial plane. Featuring the designs of jewelry makers from across the United States and Canada (including five local designers), every piece is totally unique and certifiably eye-popping.

Selling stylish and delicate handmade pieces combining metal with beads, gemstones, or birthstones, a crew of artisans work on-site in this light aqua cottage, so stones or other elements can be changed on the spot. Some of Judith Bright's creations have been featured in movies and TV shows.

There are so many rows of bookshelves filling out this snug bookstore, you’ll feel like you’re burrowing through tunnels of leather-bound volumes. Landmark Booksellers specializes in old, out-of-print, and rare books, but they have some new books, as well. You’ll find plenty of Southern Americana here, and books that focus on regional history, culture, and literature. And all 35,000 books are nestled inside the oldest standing commercial building in Franklin (built in 1808). It’s a bibliophile’s dream.

Skip the two-for-one boot deals on Broadway in favor of the hand-stitched beauties at Lucchese. The luxury Texas brand is renowned for expert craftsmanship and attention to detail, and if you're interested in raising some eyebrows, you can even find boots made of exotic materials like alligator, lizard, ostrich, and more.

This two-story warehouse is the used-media mecca of the South. You can buy, sell, or trade everything from books to movies, CDs, records, games, electronics, and even instruments. If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer number of aisles to explore, start with the bookshelf next to the stairs. That’s where you’ll find new releases that are up for grabs.

One of several 12 South shops. MODA is housed in a converted cottage. This small shop offers designer clothes ranging from casual to edgy. Jeans and denim jackets, novelty T-shirts, small gift items, and a jewelry selection that includes pieces made by local designers can all be found here.

Not your average furniture store, Nadeau features quirky furnishings, often with bright colors and an international twist. Their bold selections are fairly priced and always rotating, making it a fun stop in Nashville’s Design District.

When Nisolo relocated from its Marathon Village location in 2015, it was one of the first businesses to open in what's now known as the Buchanan Arts District. Now, the stretch of historic Buchanan Street is bustling with galleries and restaurants, with Nisolo, a local pioneer of ethically made leather shoes and goods, its retail anchor. Stop in for handcrafted leather chukkas, messenger bags, and much more.

Your nose will be the first to announce that you’ve arrived, with mouthwatering smells from around the world—Columbia, Mexico, India, the Mediterranean, and more. There’s always a dazzling performance happening in the main atrium, like flamenco guitar, salsa dancing, or aerial arts. The rest of the plaza is a colorful marketplace of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and shops that sell everything from clothes and jewelry to pottery and traditional South American dress. There’s even a barbershop and a grocery store, so you can run your regular errands while you enjoy an international production.

The name says it all. Posh Boutique, which also has an outpost in nearby Green Hills, is one of the city's best spots to buy luxurious designer clothing. Posh carries clothing for both men and women, and boasts designers like Botkier and Sanctuary. Stop in to find an outfit for those last-minute dinner reservations you snagged at the nearby Catbird Seat.

A favorite for fun Nashville-themed apparel, Project 615 has a broad selection of trendy tees, tanks, sweatshirts, and more that celebrate Music City and the company’s values. Project 615 employs people recovering from homelessness, addiction, and mental illness, and donates to charities locally and worldwide.

For rare botanical prints, vintage maps, and lithographs dating back to the 1500s, Rare Prints Gallery is second to none. Don’t be too intimidated by the art-gallery-meets-museum air of the place. From medieval lynx prints to Vanity Fair covers from 1871, they have something for every price range.

This spice shop will make you wish you had an excuse to buy five different types of cinnamon. They have more than 400 spices and blends in stock, and the best part is, you can taste-test them all—from Hawaiian black lava sea salt, to Hungarian sweet and spicy paprika, to whiskey barrel smoked sugar.

Behind the red front door of this corner shop you'll find lots and lots of gifts for everyone. Travel games, novelty items, little books, and locally made candles with scents such as "Nashville" (whiskey and leather) abound. The store stocks women's clothing and accessories and has quite a collection of children's books, games, and more.

Smack Clothing is the epitome of “Nashville chic”—think silky kimonos, vintage moto jackets, oversized sunglasses, and glitter-printed T-shirts, all of which you can find here, alongside the occasional punk rocker in search of their latest look. If you want to spend a night on the town without looking like an out-of-towner, go to Smack for the look that’s sure to help you blend in with the locals.

Eclectic furniture and unbeatable closeout deals are the hallmarks of Southeastern Salvage, a large warehouse store for both home renovators and decorators. The ever-rotating stock of home furnishings, housewares, lawn and garden accessories, and more, make for a treasure hunt at discount prices.

Though it's a chain store with locations in nine other states, the brick-and-mortar Summer Classics Nashville, which occupies the former Becker's Bakery (a century-old landmark), is a reflection of local style and culture. It's soothing to browse here, if only for inspiration. They specialize in design-forward outdoor furniture built to withstand all weather.

If you have a sweet tooth, you can't skip a trip to the Bang Candy Company. Located in the Marathon Village complex, Bang specializes in handmade, creatively flavored marshmallows, but is far more than a one-trick pony. The shop also sells handmade syrups, chocolates and other adventurous confections, as well as "CBD Dream Drops," which blend tasty confections with relaxing CBD oil.

A candle store with a twist, The Candle Bar lets you create your own artisanal candle with their in-store pouring experience. Reservations are suggested for the workshop, where you will select and mix your own scent, place the wicks, and choose a vessel. For added fun, budding candle artists can bring their own wine or beer.