Best Shopping in Nashville (2025)

Operating since 1879, this legendary letterpress prints show posters the old-fashioned way. Browse racks of vibrant reprints and original designs, or take a hands-on tour to pull a keepsake. Frequently recommended by Condé Nast Traveler and celebrated by the Country Music Hall of Fame, it’s a must for design lovers and music history buffs.

Beloved by locals and touring artists, Grimey’s is packed with new releases, deep-cut vinyl, books, and in-store performances. Often cited by Southern Living and other editors as a quintessential stop, it doubles as a community hub for signings and intimate sets.

Jack White’s headquarters blends a record shop with analog curiosities—think a voice‑o‑graph recording booth, coin‑op wonders, and releases pressed in Nashville. A perennial favorite in travel coverage and among music fans, it’s a playful immersion in the city’s DIY spirit.

Nashville’s denim pioneer set up shop in a converted service station and still crafts USA‑made jeans with expert fits and on‑site hemming. A fixture in design and travel press, it anchors 12South with timeless style and local bona fides.

Musician Holly Williams’ modern general store curates home goods, pantry staples, gifts, and Nashville‑leaning wares with taste and heart. Frequently highlighted by Condé Nast Traveler and local editors; the 12South location continues to evolve while staying rooted in the neighborhood.

Co‑owned by author Ann Patchett, this independent bookstore anchors Nashville’s literary scene with smart staff picks and a packed calendar of author events. Regularly recognized by local critics and featured in national media, it’s where book culture thrives.

A cluster of tiny, independently owned micro‑shops in East Nashville’s Five Points, where you’ll find vintage boots, handmade jewelry, used books, and sustainable refills. Highlighted by Nashville Scene and regional lifestyle outlets, it’s perfect for one‑of‑a‑kind gifts from true locals.

A Nashville fragrance house known for candles poured into cocktail glasses and unfussy, unisex perfumes. Covered by Nashville Lifestyles and Southern Living, the 12South shop encourages sniff‑bar exploration and occasional cocktail nights—a sensory spin on local retail.

Part music shop, part vintage boutique, Fanny’s welcomes beginners and pros to try guitars, amps, and more—then browse retro threads. Included by Condé Nast Traveler and praised by local readers’ polls, it’s inclusive, friendly, and unmistakably East Nashville.

Beautiful candles, bath goods, and gifts supporting women survivors—made here and by sister enterprises worldwide. Lauded by local critics and travel editors, the adjoining café and tea service make it an uplifting stop where your purchase does real good.