79 Best Places to Shop in Nashville, Tennessee

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.

In addition to stand-alone restaurants and the Assembly Food Hall, Fifth + Broadway is also home to a host of retail opportunities. Those looking for boots can check out Ariat or Tecovas, while clothing shoppers can drop into outlets for Levi's, Nike, and Carhartt. Tech lovers can geek out at the large and airy Apple store on the corner of Fifth and Broadway.

Fork’s has been around since 1982, though they've only been in their location near Wedgewood-Houston since 2018. They carry a full stock of new and used items to keep percussionists happy, covering everything from sticks and mallets to drumheads and cases.

Hanging out in this small super-chill store is like spending time in a sneakerhead’s well-appointed closet where shoes, T-shirts, and more are tastefully displayed. In addition to a quite nice selection of sneakers, this menswear store carries watches and streetwear (including vintage items), along with a smattering of housewares like candles. Design books for sale include volumes on Basquiat, Charles and Ray Eames, and, of course, sneakers.

Located in Park Place, this boutique is known for sophisticated women's clothing. In need of evening wear at the last minute? The French Shoppe also has stunning ballroom gowns in stock.

Friedman's is far more than a 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.

Gibson's flagship experiential guitar shop combines the historic narrative of a museum with a hands-on music store. Staffed by some of the most knowledgeable gearheads that can be found, it's easy to take a Gibson for a test drive or track down a special accessory to get you the tone of your dreams. Branded apparel, gifts, and a book section ensure there's a little something for everyone.

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.

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 Goo is available here along with the option to create your own customized Premium Goo Goo from a list of delicious ingredients.

Goodlettsville Antique Mall is a good place for antique browsing.

This long-standing destination sells rare and vintage guitars, banjos, mandolins, and more. Music fans will be in awe of their extensive inventory and knowledgeable staff. Many famous musicians take advantage of Gruhn's instrument repair services, so you know that they are among the best.

Happily Grey is a boutique for those ahead of trends. Eclectic styles and designers make up the inventory of upscale women’s and kids' fashion, accessories, and chic items for the home.

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. Hands-on experiences are also available at Saturday workshops.

A thoughtfully curated women’s clothing boutique in a chic urban setting, Haven offers trend-forward bohemian pieces that stand out in any crowd or closet.

Hester & Cook is known for its tabletop decor, like the shop's colorful marbled place mats and handcrafted rickrack fabric napkins. This shop is far more than table dressing, though, and is a great spot to grab seasonal decor, like ghost-shaped coasters for Halloween and glass candy cane ornaments for Christmas. With stationery, toys, puzzles, and much more, this is one of the best gifting destinations in Hillsboro Village.

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.

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. Another throwback feature: all the clothing is made in the USA. The store hosts occasional music events in the back.

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 outpost 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.

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 (one of three Nashville area locations), 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.

With custom-fit designs and in-store artisans, the Judith Bright Jewelry outpost in L&L Market is a standout for those looking for handmade timeless pieces. Opt for gemstones or birthstones in the locally-owned designer jewelry for a meaningful treasure.

The concept behind this tiny shop is to give nondrinkers sophisticated options beyond club soda. Alcohol-free or zero-proof beer, wine, and spirits with the flavors of whiskeys, tequila, etc. are available, and there’s a small selection of greeting cards, magnets, and—in keeping with the theme of faux “vices”—candy cigarettes. Killjoy sometimes hosts happy hours with popular breakfast and lunch spot The Loading Dock.

For more than three decades, this strip mall shop has acted like "a hardware store for jewelry designers," stocking hundreds of different sizes and styles of beads, stringing materials, clasps, and crafting tools. The store also offers jewelry-repair services and weekend instructional classes.

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

One of four locations in Nashville, this little shop is absolutely packed with potential presents for the folks back home: candles, puzzles, jewelry, food products, and more from a number of Nashville and/or Tennessee enterprises. Thistle Farms, an organization dedicated to helping women survivors of abuse and addiction, is well represented here, as is Loveless Cafe, Bongo Java coffee, and Sweet Tea Candle Company. There's a good selection of items for little ones, too. No room? No problem, you can arrange free shipping when you check out.

If a day at the mall is what the doctor ordered, look no further than The Mall at Green Hills. Located close to Downtown and Hillsboro Village, the Mall at Green Hills is the perfect one-stop shop for high-end clothing, accessories, home furnishings, and more. Don't miss the brand-new Restoration Hardware, which features four stories of decor as well as several restaurants.

This stand-alone store for the popular brand comes complete with a Mystery Tee Machine, where $20 gets you a surprise shirt (a $40 value, apparently). You'll find stylish comfortable clothing for men and women. The friendly staff will ship your purchases for free—handy if you've run out of space in your luggage.