Guide to Shopping in Nashville, Tennessee

Grand Ole Opry Country Music Show - Nashville

Dierks Bentley - The Opry's Youngest Member

Opry Mills

• The Opry Mills Mall off Briley Parkway should be first on your list, and it's a good idea to visit during the week when there is a much lighter crowd. Along with traditional mall stores, there are many Nashville-specific shops to suit a variety of interests. The mall also features a 20-screen theater and an IMAX theater. Some of the nearly 200 stores and restaurants at Opry Mills include:
  • Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
  • Bed, Bath, & Beyond
  • Disney Store Outlet
  • Gap Outlet
  • John Deere Toys & Collectibles
  • Marble Slab Creamery
  • OFF 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet
  • T.G.I. Friday's

The Nashville Arcade

• If you've already enjoyed a little bit of Greece by visiting the Parthenon in Centennial Park, you can also enjoy a taste of Italy in The Arcade downtown, a collection of small shops modeled after an Italian street. If you can, stop for lunch at one of the quaint eateries.

Music Valley Village

• Centrally located in the Opryland area near the Grand Ole Opry, Music Valley Village is home to the Ernest Tubb Record Shop & Museum, as well as a wide selection of souvenir shops and other stores unique to Music City.

Hillsboro Village

• Known around the city as one of the best places for upscale shopping and dining, Hillsboro Village is a beautiful district that boasts fine art galleries, quaint shops, and more. Be sure to plan a stop at the Pancake Pantry, a legendary restaurant that has been a favorite for locals and visitors for more than five decades. Other must-see shops and galleries include:
  • Bookman - An extremely popular used bookstore
  • Provence - Unique bakery
  • Fido - Coffeehouse
  • Boscos Nashville Brewing Company - "The Restaurant for Beer Lovers"
  • Pangaea - Imported goods from around the world
  • A Thousand Faces - Local art gallery and shop
  • Belcourt Theater - Revival film house that dates back to 1925

CoolSprings Galleria in Franklin, TN

• Located just south of Nashville, the CoolSprings Galleria offers shoppers a mall featuring more than 165 shops and restaurants. New renovations in 2006 with include an new glass elevator, a revamped and expanded Food Court, and new cosmetic changes that will bring in beautiful wood floors, tile, and limestone! Some of the more than 165 stores include:
  • Abercrombie & Fitch
  • Banana Republic
  • The Disney Store
  • Pier 1
  • Sam Goody
  • Toys R Us

Some of the best finds are in gift shops at local bars and museums. As you explore the city, keep your eyes open for items that will forever remind you of your time in Nashville.