Abednego Boutique
As Nashville’s star shines brightso do its retail optionswhich seemingly expand by the week. No longer are stiff cowboy boots and rhinestone-crusted denim the only souvenirs worth shopping for. Nowadaysthe best shops in Nashville span antique malls brimming with midcentury modern treasures and collections of indie stores housed in thoughtfully designed adaptive re-use developments. Looking to flex your plastic? Here’s where to spend your dollars next time you’re visiting Music City.
Five Points Alley Shops
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East Nashville
Just off Five Points’ main corridor is a small alley that leads to a dozen cozy storefronts comprising the Five Points Alley Shops. A creative endeavor that first launched as an incubator for new businessesthe shops now house everything from hand-beaded jewelry (Black Dog Beads) and rare books (Defunct Books) to vintage cowboy boots (The Goodbuy Girls) to children’s toys (Fairytales Bookstore).
c615.co; 1108 Woodland StNashvilleTN 37206; 615-226-2070
Lemon Laine
Ashley Hurst
East Nashville
Stepping inside Lemon Laine is like stepping into a bright-and-airy Instagram wonderland. The wellness store is well curated with custom contrasting wallpaper patterns accentuating the delicate vials that line the shelves. But a Sephora this clean beauty shop is not: RatherLemon Laine focuses on custom facial oils blended on the spot and tailored to the individual. Sidle up to the oil bar in the backand a specialist will spend the time learning your skin and recommend which products and ingredients are right for you.
lemonlaine.com; 1900 Eastland Ave #102NashvilleTN 37206; 629-702-6940
Grimey's New & Preloved Music & Books
East Nashville
There are many places to find vinyl in Nashvillebut none are as beloved as Grimey's. Located in a former churchthe two-level store is bursting with albums new and oldincluding some rare gems. If all those crates seem overwhelmingthe helpful staff will help point you in the right direction. Don't miss the downstairs levelwhich has a great selection of new and used books. And check out Grimey's calendar of eventstoo. The store regularly hosts live performances.
grimeys.com; 1060 East Trinity Ln NashvilleTN 37216; 615-226-3811
Anaconda Vintage
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East Nashville
Located right behind Grimey's (both stores share a parking lot)Anaconda Vintage is worth a stop for vintage clothing lovers. The shop's ever-changing inventory includes men's and women's clothes in all sizesplus shoesaccessoriesand more. Unlike many vintage stores in Nashvilleit offers a true mix of s and eras. (Not just western wearor designer labels.) Anaconda regularly has sales and discount racks of clothing; follow the store's Instagram feed for details.
anacondavintage.com; 1062 East Trinity LnSuite 101NashvilleTN 37216; 615-864-8635
Starstruck Vintage
Starstruck Vintage
East Nashville
Starstruck Vintage is a little bit countrya little bit rock and rolland 100 percent Nashville. Owner Shane Markus outfits big-name and up-and-coming stars in the music industrybut anyone can browse the racks and find something cool here. From concert t-shirtsto leather jacketsto psychedelic print dressesthe store is filled with stellar vintage finds for men and women.
starstruckvintage.com; 604 Gallatin Ave #100 NashvilleTN 37206; 615-679-9675
Spread Market & Larder
Spread Market & Larder
Germantown
This "neighborhood market" is a treasure trove of edible finds for locals and out-of-towners. The charming shop is filled with gift-worthy food products like chili crispchocolatesand fancy tinned fish to brighten your pantry or someone else's. There's also a bakery and wine shopand you can sit down for a sandwich in Spread's cafeor get food to go.
spreadthings.com; 1330 5th Avenue N. NashvilleTN 32708
The Golden Slipper
The Golden Slipper
Germantown
Owner Abbey Moore has filled her cheerful shop with giftable items that will make anyone smilelike fancy sugar cubesvintage board gamesGolden Girls mugsand enough scented candles to light up an entire home. Inventory changes regularly so every time you visityou'll discover something new. The store also serves as a community gathering space for workshops ranging from perfume and candle making to dried flower arranging.
thegoldenslippernashville.com; 314 Madison St NashvilleTN 37208; 629-244-3699
Bits & Pieces Antique Boutique
Germantown
If you love wandering through an antique mallyou'll love Bits & Pieces. Located in a warehousethe space is divided into separate booths that each have a personality of their own. True to its nameyou'll find a nice mix of new products (like clothinggreeting cardsand self care products) and vintage finds (glasswarebooksart)plus plenty of Dolly Parton-themed items. It is Nashvilleafter all.
btsnpieces.com402 Madison St. NashvilleTN 37208; 615-499-4028
Abednego
Abednego Boutique
Germantown
This bright and airy boutique offers a little bit of everything: candleswomen's clothingpaper goodsjewelry and other accessoriesand even items for babies and kids. But thanks to owner Meredith Mazieeverything in the stylish shop feels cohesive. Add Abednego's warm customer serviceand you've got a one-stop shop that's loved by locals.
abednegoboutique.com1212 4th Ave NNashvilleTN 37208; 615-712-6028
Ranger Station
Hannah Kik
12South
Husband-and-wife duo Steve and Jordan Soderholm sought to create something different when they opened Ranger Station in 2015. Their flagship store opened in the summer of 2023. The couple's company specializes in soy candles that are hand poured into cocktail glasses that become a keepsake (and are paired with a cocktail recipe) once the candle has been spent. Formerly a touring drummerSteve also uses the company a way to help musicians in need of work between gigsmeaning much of Ranger Station's production staff are musicians and artists. In keeping with the Music City themethe brand—which also produces a line of unisex perfumes—has collaborated on fragrances and candles with artists like Noah Kahan and Thomas Rhett.
rangerstation.co; 2905 12th Ave S #106NashvilleTN 37204
Draper James
Draper James
12South
It’s hard to stroll down the bustling main strip of the 12South neighborhood and not be lured into Reese Witherspoon’s apparel store Draper James by the exterior bold blue-and-white stripes alone. Inside is an explosion of color: a bright collection of women’s clothing in floralginghamembroideryand other prints and s that are distinctly Southern in vibe. If you don’t make it to the flagship storethere’s now at outpost at Nashville’s BNA airport as well.
draperjames.com; 2608 12th Ave SNashvilleTN 37204; 615-997-3601
GasLamp Antiques And GasLamp Too
GasLamp AntiquesGasLamp Too
Berry Hill
With more than 50,000 square feet populating the side-by-side antique emporiumsGasLamp Antiques And GasLamp Too are bona-fide Meccas for home décor enthusiasts. Inside there are hundreds of vendors selling jewelryold booksclothingoil lampsand other collectibles. Each booth is required to carry a minimum of 60 percent antique or vintage goodsand it’s rare you’ll enter GasLamp and walk out empty-handed. While both malls are worth a ganderif you’re short on time and have to choose between the twothe original GasLamp prides itself on fine antiques while GasLamp Too tends to have more midcentury décor and salvaged items.
gaslampantiques.com; 128 & 100 Powell Place #200NashvilleTN 37204
Parnassus Books
Green Hills
In an era of audiobooks and e-readersa bookstore is a more treasured thing than ever. Add a world-renowned author at its helmand the recipe is a winning combination. But that’s just part of what makes Parnassus Booksan independent bookstore in Green Hills started by Ann Patchett and Karen Hayesso special. The shop not only goes out of its way to get literature in the hands of adults and children alikeit also regularly hosts author meet-and-greets and other special eventslike special readings from Patchett’s friends like first-time novelist Tom Hanks.
parnassusbooks.net; 3900 Hillsboro Pike #14NashvilleTN 37215; 615-953-2243
Hill Center
Hill Center
Green Hills
Green Hills has long been the go-to neighborhood for locals for any and all fashion needsand a few blocks from the main mall itself is the pedestrian-friendly Hill Center. In addition to housing storefronts for globally recognized brands like Kendra ScottBonobosand Vineyard Vinesit’s also home to a handful of uniquely Nashville boutiques like HemlinePosh ,and H. Audrey.
hillcentergreenhills.com; 4015 Hillsboro PikeNashvilleTN 37215; 615-252-8101
Department
Erin Fox
Green Hills
Owner Camille Seven has years of experience styling brides with her businesses The Dress Theory and LVD Bridal. Her newest venture takes a turn toward the everydaybut with the same attention to detail and care that she has always used to help women find their dream gown. Departmentwhich draws inspiration from the classicelegant department stores of yesteryearoffers a carefully-curated selection of fine jewelry from independent designersperfumes and candles from artisanal fragrance brandsand unique tabletop items like cocktail glasses and table linens.
departmentnashville.com; 2209 Bandywood DriveSuite GNashvilleTN 37215; 615-707-1298
ABLE
ABLE (@able // ableclothing.com)
The Nations / Sylvan Park
Formerly FashionABLEthis clothing company with a mission was born out of a desire to change living conditions for women living in povertyempowering them by creating jobs and paying them fair wages. Barrett Ward launched ABLE in 2008 with just three women in Ethiopia who made the brand’s signature handwoven scarves; todaythe social enterprise has grown to employ hundreds worldwidemore than 90 percent of whom are women. ABLE’s flagship store lives in an old stocking factory in the Nations and carries a variety of hand-made jewelryleather goodsand denim jackets.
ableclothing.com; 5022 Centennial BlvdNashvilleTN 37209; 615-250-7216
L&L Market
Meredith Milstein
The Nations / Sylvan Park
Due south of the Nations along Charlotte AvenueL&L Market is a destination for luxury retail. A one-stop shop for all the best goods made locallythe mixed-useretail redevelopment is home to such iconic Nashville brands as Amelia's Flowersjeweler Judith Brightand Masaya & Co., a craftsmen furniture company that makes high-end wooden and woven pieces. It’s also got a brewerya yoga studioand a salonamong other tenants. Once you’ve hit your spending caprefuel at any of L&L’s food vendorslike Honest Coffee RoastersEat Bubbles boba teaor Gracie's Milkshake Bar.
landlmarket.com; 3820 Charlotte AveNashvilleTN 37209; 615-321-2200
Goo Goo Chocolate Co.
Goo Goo Cluster
Downtown / The Gulch
If you’re searching for that perfect Nashville souvenirit doesn’t get any sweeter than a custom-made Goo Goo sourced directly from the company that has been selling the popular chocolate candy for more than a century. The store not only stocks a variety of the classic nougat-and-chocolate specialtybut also items like Goo Goo Cluster corntruffle hot cocoaand What a Cluster! Tees you’ll only find here. Be sure and use the kiosks to make your own four-ounce Premium Goo Goo to take home with you.
googoo.com; 116 3rd Ave SNashvilleTN 37201; 615-490-6685
Rustler Hat Co.
Honor Creative; Design by April Tomlin Interiors
Downtown / The Gulch
There are bars for everything these daysbut Rustler Hat Co.’s make-your-own hat bar is a unique experience you won’t find elsewhere in Nashville. Pick out your preferred of hatand a stylist will shape it for both your head and your face. From thereyou can customize it with accessories like feathersgold accents or leather bands. While walk-ins are welcomeRustler Hat Co. recommends making an appointment for a design consultation to ensure you’re seen immediately.
rustlerhatco.com; 407 11th Ave SNashvilleTN 37203; 615-490-6977
Apple & Oak
Apple & Oak
East Nashville
Allison Holley has quietly built an empire with her retail conceptApple & Oaknestled among a stretch of independent stores in East Nashville. Holley first started with a focus on vintage rugswhich she still carries and hauls around town to makers’ festivals and client homes in a bright blue pickup truck. But she grew her following (and her offerings) by keeping her finger on the pulse of not just pop culture (think: Schitt’s Creek and Pedro Pascal merch) but social justice and other topics of importance. You’ll find Apple & Oak carries everything from lemon-shaped salt and pepper shakers to Nashville skyline stickersgraphic Teesand crystals to a tapestry of iridescent cocktail goblets.
appleandoaknash.com; 717 Porter RdNashvilleTN 37206
N.B. Goods
N.B. Goods
East Nashville
A few doors down from Apple & Oak in the Shops at Porter EastN.B. Goods focuses on eye-catching designs and vintage- apparel with a hearty dose of snark. Need a tote back with an iconic Nashville message emblazoned across it? N.B. Goods has got it. Looking for your favorite saying on a trucker hat (a recent favorite being “YesChef!”)? N.B. Goods has the swag (and swagger).
shopnbgoods.com; 725 Porter RdNashvilleTN 37206; 615-206-7094