The 20 Best Places To Shop In Nashville

These are our favorite stores and boutiques across Nashville's neighborhoods.

Abednego Boutique
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Abednego Boutique

As Nashville’s star shines bright, so do its retail options, which seemingly expand by the week. No longer are stiff cowboy boots and rhinestone-crusted denim the only souvenirs worth shopping for. Nowadays, the 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.

01 of 20

Five Points Alley Shops

Five Points Alley and 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 businesses, the 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 St, Nashville, TN 37206

02 of 20

Lemon Laine

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: Rather, Lemon Laine focuses on custom facial oils blended on the spot and tailored to the individual. Sidle up to the oil bar in the back, and a specialist will spend the time learning your skin and recommend which products and ingredients are right for you.

lemonlaine.com, 1900 Eastland Ave #102, Nashville, TN 37206

03 of 20

Grimey's New & Preloved Music & Books

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East Nashville

There are many places to find vinyl in Nashville, but none are as beloved as Grimey's. Located in a former church, the two-level store is bursting with albums new and old, including some rare gems. If all those crates seem overwhelming, the helpful staff will help point you in the right direction. Don't miss the downstairs level, which has a great selection of new and used books. And check out Grimey's calendar of events, too. The store regularly hosts live performances.

grimeys.com, 1060 East Trinity Lane Nashville, TN 37216

04 of 20

Anaconda Vintage

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 sizes, plus shoes, accessories, and more. Unlike many vintage stores in Nashville, it offers a true mix of styles and eras. (Not just western wear, or designer labels.) Anaconda regularly has sales and discount racks of clothing; follow the store's Instagram feed for details.

anacondavintage.com; 1062 East Trinity Lane, Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37216

05 of 20

Starstruck Vintage

Starstruck Vintage

Starstruck Vintage

East Nashville

Starstruck Vintage is a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, and 100 percent Nashville. Owner Shane Markus outfits big-name and up-and-coming stars in the music industry, but anyone can browse the racks and find something cool here. From concert t-shirts, to leather jackets, to psychedelic print dresses, the store is filled with stellar vintage finds for men and women.

starstruckvintage.com, 604 Gallatin Ave #100 Nashville, TN 37206

06 of 20

Spread Market & Larder

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 crisp, chocolates, and fancy tinned fish to brighten your pantry or someone else's. There's also a bakery and wine shop, and you can sit down for a sandwich in Spread's cafe, or get food to go.

spreadthings.com, 1330 5th Avenue N. Nashville, TN 32708

07 of 20

The Golden Slipper

The Golden Slipper Nashville

The Golden Slipper

Germantown

Owner Abbey Moore has filled her cheerful shop with giftable items that will make anyone smile, like fancy sugar cubes, vintage board games, Golden Girls mugs, and enough scented candles to light up an entire home. Inventory changes regularly so every time you visit, you'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. Nashville, TN 37208

08 of 20

Bits & Pieces Antique Boutique

Bits & Pieces Antique Boutique
Bits & Pieces Antique Boutique.

Germantown

If you love wandering through an antique mall, you'll love Bits & Pieces. Located in a warehouse, the space is divided into separate booths that each have a personality of their own. True to its name, you'll find a nice mix of new products (like clothing, greeting cards, and self care products) and vintage finds (glassware, books, art), plus plenty of Dolly Parton-themed items. It is Nashville, after all.

btsnpieces.com, 402 Madison Street, Nashville, TN 37208

09 of 20

Abednego

Abednego Boutique

Abednego Boutique

Germantown

This bright and airy boutique offers a little bit of everything: candles, women's clothing, paper goods, jewelry and other accessories, and even items for babies and kids. But thanks to owner Meredith Mazie, everything in the stylish shop feels cohesive. Add to that Abednego's warm customer service, and you've got a one-stop shop that's loved by locals.

abednegoboutique.com, 1212 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208

10 of 20

White’s Mercantile

White's Mercantile
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12South

Singer-songwriter Holly Williams struck a gold mine when she took an old gas station in 12South and turned it into a treasure trove of fashion, home goods, and designer pet duds. White’s Mercantile is the perfect place to pick up a quirky host gift or stock your kitchen with accessories ranging from whimsical tea towels to your next favorite set of colorful barware. Even if you’re not shopping for something specific, odds are you’ll walk out with a paper bag overflowing with things you didn’t know you needed (or wanted). White’s Mercantile now boasts five locations across Tennessee and Arkansas.

whitesmercantile.com, 2908 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204

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Draper James

Draper James, Nashville

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 floral, gingham, embroidery, and other prints and styles that are distinctly Southern in vibe. If you don’t make it to the flagship store, there’s now at outpost at Nashville’s BNA airport as well.

draperjames.com, 2608 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204

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GasLamp Antiques And GasLamp Too

GasLamp Antiques, GasLamp Too

GasLamp Antiques, GasLamp Too

Berry Hill

With more than 50,000 square feet populating the side-by-side antique emporiums, GasLamp Antiques And GasLamp Too are bona-fide Meccas for home décor enthusiasts. Inside there are hundreds of vendors selling jewelry, old books, clothing, oil lamps, and other collectibles. Each booth is required to carry a minimum of 60 percent antique or vintage goods, and it’s rare you’ll enter GasLamp and walk out empty-handed. While both malls are worth a gander, if you’re short on time and have to choose between the two, the 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 #200, Nashville, TN 37204

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Parnassus Books

Parnassus Books in Nashville, TN
Tec Petaja

Green Hills

In an era of audiobooks and e-readers, a bookstore is a more treasured thing than ever. Add a world-renowned author at its helm, and the recipe is a winning combination. But that’s just part of what makes Parnassus Books, an independent bookstore in Green Hills started by Ann Patchett and Karen Hayes, so special. The shop not only goes out of its way to get literature in the hands of adults and children alike, it also regularly hosts author meet-and-greets and other special events, like special readings from Patchett’s friends like first-time novelist Tom Hanks.

parnassusbooks.net, 3900 Hillsboro Pike #14, Nashville, TN 37215

14 of 20

Hill Center

Hill Center, Asheville

Hill Center

Green Hills

Green Hills has long been the go-to neighborhood for locals for any and all fashion needs, and 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 Scott, Bonobos, and Vineyard Vines, it’s also home to a handful of uniquely Nashville boutiques like Hemline, Posh ,and H. Audrey.

hillcentergreenhills.com, 4015 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215

15 of 20

ABLE

ABLE

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The Nations / Sylvan Park

Formerly FashionABLE, this clothing company with a mission was born out of a desire to change living conditions for women living in poverty, empowering them by creating jobs and paying them fair wages. In 2008,  Barrett Ward launched ABLE in 2008 with just three women in Ethiopia who made the brand’s signature handwoven scarves; today, the social enterprise has grown to employ hundreds worldwide, more 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 jewelry, leather goods, and denim jackets. 

ableclothing.com, 5022 Centennial Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209

16 of 20

L&L Market

Culture + Co. charcuterie conveyor belt in L&L market
Culture + Co. charcuterie conveyor belt in L&L Market.

Meredith Milstein

The Nations / Sylvan Park

Due south of the Nations along Charlotte Avenue, L&L Market is a destination for luxury retail. A one-stop shop for all the best goods made locally, the mixed-use, retail redevelopment is home to such iconic Nashville brands as Amelia's Flowers, jeweler Judith Bright, and Masaya & Co., a craftsmen furniture company that makes high-end wooden and woven pieces. It’s also got a brewery, a yoga studio, and a salon, among other tenants. Once you’ve hit your spending cap, refuel at any of L&L’s food vendors, like Honest Coffee Roasters, Eat Bubbles boba tea, or Gracie's Milkshake Bar.

landlmarket.com, 3820 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209

17 of 20

Goo Goo Chocolate Co.

Design Your Own Class, Goo Goo Cluster

Goo Goo Cluster

Downtown / The Gulch

If you’re searching for that perfect Nashville souvenir, it 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 specialty, but also items like Goo Goo Cluster corn, truffle hot cocoa, and 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 S, Nashville, TN 37201

18 of 20

Rustler Hat Co.

Rustler Hat Co.

Honor Creative; Design by April Tomlin Interiors

Downtown / The Gulch

There are bars for everything these days, but Rustler Hat Co.’s make-your-own hat bar is a unique experience you won’t find elsewhere in Nashville. Pick out your preferred style of hat, and a stylist will shape it for both your head and your face. From there, you can customize it with accessories like feathers, gold accents or leather bands. While walk-ins are welcome, Rustler Hat Co. recommends making an appointment for a design consultation to ensure you’re seen immediately.

rustlerhatco.com, 407 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

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Apple & Oak

Apple & Oak

Apple & Oak

East Nashville

Allison Holley has quietly built an empire with her retail concept, Apple & Oak, nestled among a stretch of independent stores in East Nashville. Holley first started with a focus on vintage rugs, which 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 stickers, graphic Tees, and crystals to a tapestry of iridescent cocktail goblets.

appleandoaknash.com; 717 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206

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N.B. Goods

N.B. Goods

N.B. Goods

East Nashville

A few doors down from Apple & Oak in the Shops at Porter East, N.B. Goods focuses on eye-catching designs and vintage-style 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 “Yes, Chef!”)? N.B. Goods has the swag (and swagger).

shopnbgoods.com, 725 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206

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