Shopping in Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN, is famous for being the hometown of country music, the birthplace of bluegrass, its world-renowned recording studios, and stellar live music venues where extremely fortunate music managers discovered some of the biggest names in music. If you’re a music lover, your Nashville nights are most likely spoken for, but what about your days?

Nashville shopping offers something for everyone and is a great way to pass the time while you wait for the lights to go down and the stars to take the stage.

Photo courtesy of Factory at Franklin

A Factory Like No Other

The Factory at Franklin is a special place. This unique historic property, once a stove factory, is now a premier destination for shopping, delectable eats, and top-shelf live entertainment. A quick trip up the road from the famed historic downtown Franklin, aka “Great American Main Street,” at The Factory, you’ll find a wide variety of enticing shops.

CR-71 has great reclaimed furniture and up-cycled home decor. Fork of the South is, among other things, a general store “where shabby and chic meet southern.” At Judith Bright, treat yourself or your sweetheart to meaningful jewelry. And don’t miss Luna Record Shop for used vinyl and other music-inspired gifts.

Photo courtesy of The Music City Shop

Grab that Music City Gear

Known around the world as Music City, when in Nashville, head to The Music City Shop for all your Nashville gear needs. Their branded Music City Supply Co. apparel celebrates the creativity of this lively city. Take your pick from tees, beanies, hats, bandannas, pint glasses, mugs, and more.

The Music City Shop also offers apparel selections from several of Nashville’s best brands. Let everyone back home know where you spent your vacation by rocking a Nashville Music City hoodie, great-looking branded crewnecks, and long and short-sleeve tees. The “Nashville Looks Good on You” shirt will surely impress, as will the “Keep the Music Playing” tee.

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Five Points Alley

Five Points Alley Shops delivers on the widely sought-after, wildly creative East Nashville flare you seek. Duck into Riveter for irresistible jewelry, the likes of which you’ve never seen. They offer fine and semi-fine jewelry and specialize in alternative wedding bands and bridal options.

Defunct Books is the place for lovers of out-of-print, collectible, and rare books. Founded in 2017, Raven & Whale Gallery showcases the surreal photo work of husband and wife artists Jason Brueck and Kate Harrold. They have pieces for both first and long-time collectors. Check out the Five Points website for detailed info on these and other shops.

Photo courtesy of Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Co

Chocolate Time Travel

Visiting Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Co is like taking a step back in time to one of those old-school confectioneries where you can watch as they create small-batch chocolates. After enjoying the show, pick out your favorite chocolates and either lose yourself (in the best way) in their deliciousness or gift them to a loved one back home. The chocolate Olive and Sinclair whip up is out of this world, and their packaging is reminiscent of a bygone era where scoring a single candy bar could make your entire week.