Best Holiday Shopping in Nashville (2026)
Local gift shops, Tennessee-made treats, independent bookstores, holiday markets and shopping days worth planning.
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Nashville is a good city for gifts with a story behind them: a letterpress poster for the music obsessive, chocolate from an East Nashville factory, or a box of Tennessee treats for whoever is hosting Christmas. This guide covers the gift shops, bookstores, toy stores, vintage dealers, malls and holiday markets that can turn a long list into one good shopping day.
Start in 12South for an easy afternoon on foot, on Fatherland Street for small gifts with character, or at Made in TN inside the Farmers Market for anything with a Tennessee connection. Nashville's shopping is spread across several neighborhoods, so pick one area first, add a holiday market if your dates line up, and give Franklin a day of its own.
Map of holiday shopping in Nashville
Use the map to find the shops and market venues near where you'll be, then build a two- or three-stop route around the people on your list.
All 36 Nashville holiday shopping stops at a glance
| Shop | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| White's Mercantile | 12South | Host gifts, cookbooks, ornaments |
| Serendipity | 12South | Quirky gifts and stocking stuffers |
| imogene + willie | 12South | A denim splurge |
| Ranger Station | 12South | Candles and fragrance |
| The Electric Mixer | 8th Avenue | Last few names, plus wrap and cards |
| Hoop House | Edgehill | Plants and handmade jewelry |
| GasLamp Antiques | Berry Hill | Vintage finds |
| Parnassus Books | Green Hills | Book recommendations and subscriptions |
| The Mall at Green Hills | Green Hills | Department stores and luxury brands |
| Gift Horse | East Nashville | Cards and gifts under $25 |
| ABODE Mercantile | East Nashville | Bath, fragrance and host gifts |
| The Getalong | East Nashville | Babies and young children |
| Thunder Moon Collective | East Nashville | Jewelry and home pieces |
| Fairytales Bookstore | East Nashville | Books for young readers |
| The Bookshop | East Nashville | A neighborhood bookstore browse |
| Grimey's | East Nashville | Records, new and used |
| Apple & Oak | East Nashville | Barware, mugs and vintage rugs |
| Olive & Sinclair | East Nashville | Factory chocolate |
| Made in TN | Farmers Market | Tennessee gift boxes |
| Tennessee State Museum Store | Farmers Market | Tennessee books and crafts |
| The Golden Slipper | Germantown | Candles and cozy home gifts |
| Hatch Show Print | Downtown | A Nashville print for the wall |
| Goo Goo Chocolate Co. | Downtown | Candy and custom chocolate bars |
| Third Man Records | Downtown | Jack White fans |
| Frist Art Museum Gift Shop | Downtown | Artful gifts and kids' art supplies |
| Marathon Village | Downtown | Records, art and local food gifts |
| Hester & Cook | West Nashville | Paper goods, table pieces and gift wrap |
| Thistle Farms | West Nashville | Candles and body care with a mission |
| Phillips Toy Mart | West Nashville | A classic toy store |
| McKAY's | West Nashville | Secondhand books, music and games |
| L&L Market | West Nashville | Several local shops plus lunch |
| Loveless Cafe shops | West Nashville | Southern pantry gifts and pottery |
| Opry Mills | Opryland | An indoor outlet day |
| Tanger Nashville | Antioch | Open-air outlets |
| Downtown Franklin | Franklin | Main Street boutiques and books |
| The Factory at Franklin | Franklin | An indoor shopping cluster |
12South, Green Hills and Berry Hill: south Nashville's best gift shopping
12South is the one Nashville shopping strip you can park once and walk: start at White's at the north end and work south along 12th Avenue South. The rest of this section is a short drive away, with The Electric Mixer on 8th Avenue, Hoop House in Edgehill, GasLamp in Berry Hill, and Parnassus Books and the mall in Green Hills.
White's Mercantile
2400 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
White's handles the people who are hardest to buy for. Cookbooks, candles, games and home pieces cover hosts and parents, and the Christmas collection has ornaments good enough to give on their own. Details: White's moved down the street to 2400, the natural first stop on a walk south along 12th Avenue South.
Serendipity
2814 12th Ave S Ste 102, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
Serendipity is where you shop by personality: the cat lover, the person who wants ridiculous socks, the niece who needs a small surprise. Books, journals, puzzles and games are the real draw, so look past the clothing racks. Details: Just up the street from the 2905 building, so pair it with Ranger Station and Made in TN.
imogene + willie
2601 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
The denim shop in a converted service station is the splurge on this stretch. Jeans make the best gift if the recipient comes along to pick the fit; graphic tees are the easier surprise. Details: Sits between White's and Serendipity on the 12South walk.
Ranger Station
2905 12th Ave S #106, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
A candle is a better gift once you've actually smelled it, and Ranger Station's fragrance house lets you compare scents before you commit. A discovery set works for someone whose favorite you don't know yet. Details: Made in TN's 12South shop is in the same building at Suite 102, so finish the walk with both.
The Electric Mixer
1508 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
The Electric Mixer handles the last few names on the list. Cookbooks, puzzles, mugs and stationery sit next to the gift bags, wrap and cards that finish the job, which makes it ideal for a host or an office exchange. Details: Free onsite parking. Sister shop to Baked on 8th.
Hoop House
1218 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
A plant makes a good present when it suits the room it's going into, and Hoop House gives you a focused place to choose one. Handmade jewelry is the backup if the recipient already has enough greenery. Details: Free parking out front. Closed Mondays. Deliver plants close to the day.
GasLamp Antiques
100 Powell Pl #200, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
Where a present feels like a find. GasLamp and GasLamp Too bring together independent dealers selling vintage jewelry, art, lighting and home pieces that change constantly. Details: The original store at 100 Powell Pl., Suite 200. GasLamp Too is about a quarter mile away at 128 Powell Pl. Allow real browsing time.
Parnassus Books
3900 Hillsboro Pike #14, Nashville, TN 37215, USA
Our first call for a serious reader. Bring two or three books they've loved and ask for a recommendation, or give a book subscription that keeps arriving after December. Details: A separate stop near The Mall at Green Hills, so pair the two.
The Mall at Green Hills
2126 Abbott Martin Rd, Nashville, TN 37215, USA
The all-in-one choice for department stores, beauty counters and luxury brands. Nordstrom and Dillard's cover the broad browse, and the designer shops make it the place for one specific splurge. Details: 2026 hours: Black Friday 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Christmas Eve 8 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Christmas Day. Parnassus Books is nearby.
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East Nashville gift shops: Fatherland, Five Points and beyond
East Nashville is the best part of town for independent gift shops, books, records and chocolate made in the neighborhood. Fatherland Street and Five Points are close enough to walk between; West Eastland, East Trinity Lane and Riverside Drive are separate stops, so plan those with the map.
Gift Horse
1006 Fatherland St #301, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
Our first stop for friends. Stationery, art prints, notebooks and small objects make it easy to find something personal, and the card selection is worth a slow look when a good joke is part of the present. Details: The under-$25 section helps when you're watching the total. ABODE is a few doors down.
ABODE Mercantile
1002 Fatherland St #101, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
ABODE leans toward the home: fragrance, bath products, sweets and small kitchen gifts that will actually get used. It's the Fatherland stop for a dinner-party host or a weekend house. Details: Open Sundays, with an earlier 4 p.m. close.
The Getalong
700A Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
The Getalong makes shopping for babies and toddlers easy. Wooden toys, puzzles, art supplies, little instruments and books fill the shop, and a book plus one small activity makes a lovely pairing for a kid who likes to make things. Details: At the west end of Fatherland, a short walk from the Shoppes on Fatherland.
Thunder Moon Collective
1110 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
Thunder Moon is for the person whose taste you know better than their wish list. Jewelry, candles, stationery, books and home pieces give it range, and the seasonal collection adds the holiday angle. Details: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Fairytales is next door in the Five Points Alley Shops.
Fairytales Bookstore
1108 Woodland St Unit g, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
When the best gift is a new story, Fairytales is the stop. The children's bookstore also stocks toys, games and art materials, so you can build a whole present around one book. Details: Inside the Five Points Alley Shops.
The Bookshop
1043 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
A smaller, more focused browse than a big store, and the staff will steer you if you know the reader but not the title. For someone whose shelves you can't keep up with, emailed gift cards make a good late addition. Details: Treat West Eastland as its own stop, not part of a Fatherland walk.
Grimey's New & Preloved Music
1060 E Trinity Ln, Nashville, TN 37216, USA
The record store for someone who already owns a lot of records. New and used vinyl, music books and shirts give you options, and gift certificates solve the what-do-they-already-have problem. Details: East Trinity is a separate drive from Five Points. Bring a few of their favorite artists as a starting point.
Apple & Oak at Open Invite
2215 Riverside Dr, Nashville, TN 37216, USA
Apple & Oak suits the friend whose home has a point of view. Barware, mugs, cards and small accessories come with a bit of irreverent humor; save the vintage rugs for a gift you choose together. Details: Inside Open Invite in Riverside Village.
Olive & Sinclair
1628 Fatherland St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
For an edible gift with a real Nashville tie, buy bean-to-bar chocolate and caramels at the factory store, including some selections sold only there. A few bars fill a stocking; a bigger box works for whoever is cooking the holiday meal. Details: Open Thursday through Saturday. Saturday factory tours need advance booking online.
Downtown, Germantown and the Farmers Market: gifts that feel like Nashville
This is the part of town for gifts with an obvious Nashville or Tennessee connection. The Farmers Market and the State Museum share a parking lot, Germantown is a short drive away, and the downtown stops pair well with sightseeing. They aren't all side by side, so choose a pair or two rather than all eight.
After a downtown shopping day, our Nashville Christmas bars guide covers the evening.
Made in TN at Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd #125, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
The simplest answer to what to bring home from Nashville, and Made in TN's largest store. Tennessee foods, sweets, candles, bath products and ready-made gift boxes cover several people on your list. Details: Inside the Market House. Other locations at 2905 12th Ave. S. in 12South, inside L&L Market and at The Factory at Franklin. The Dec. 5 Shop Local Holiday Market with Santa runs here 10 a.m.–2 p.m., free.
Tennessee State Museum Store
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
For someone interested in Tennessee history, regional art or local makers. Books, handmade crafts and state-themed gifts feel a step removed from standard souvenirs, and museum admission is free if you want to turn the stop into an outing. Details: Closed Mondays, with a later opening on Sundays. Shares a parking lot with the Farmers Market.
The Golden Slipper
314 Madison St, Nashville, TN 37208, USA
The Golden Slipper pours its candles in the shop and surrounds them with home goods, dried flowers and small treats. An easy Germantown stop for a host gift or a friend who loves being at home. Details: Closed Mondays.
Hatch Show Print
224 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
A Hatch letterpress poster ties music, design and the city into one object, which makes it our pick for a Nashville gift that goes on the wall. If a big print will be awkward to fly home, the smaller print merchandise is the easier carry. Details: In the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum building. The print-shop tour is booked separately.
Goo Goo Chocolate Co.
116 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
The downtown answer to edible gifts for several people at once. Pick up boxed candy, or use the Design Your Own kiosks to build a custom bar for someone whose ideal combination you already know. Details: No onsite parking. A short walk from Hatch Show Print.
Third Man Records
623 7th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
The gift run for a Jack White or label fan with a clear wish list. Records, books and merchandise are all on hand, and buying in the shop itself is half the fun. For a broader record browse, Grimey's is the better bet. Details: Check what they already own before buying a collectible release.
Frist Art Museum Gift Shop
919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
The Frist shop works for people who are hard to categorize. Jewelry, ceramics, textiles, stationery and art books cover the adults, and the art supplies suit a kid who would rather make something than unwrap another toy. Details: The museum is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, and the shop doesn't sell online. Museum Store Weekend, Nov. 28–29, adds 40-plus local vendors.
Marathon Village
1305 Clinton St Ste 100, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Several small shops in a historic factory complex, so you can browse without crossing town. Start with Dead End Records, Taylor Street Art & Books and Nashville Olive Oil Company for records, original art and food gifts. Details: The shops keep their own hours, so check the ones you want before going.
West Nashville: host gifts, toys and secondhand finds
West Nashville has the most practical gift stops in this guide: table pieces, candles, toys and secondhand books. These are driving stops along Charlotte Avenue, White Bridge Road and Harding Pike, with Loveless well out on Highway 100.
Hester & Cook
84 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
Hester & Cook is for the person who loves setting the table. Illustrated paper goods, tea towels, glassware and small home pieces make useful gifts, and it's an easy place to pick up your own cards, tags and wrap. Details: Other locations at CARNIVAL in Hillsboro Village and on Main Street in Franklin.
Thistle Farms
5122 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209, USA
Thistle Farms makes candles and body care that support women survivors of trafficking, exploitation and addiction, and the shop carries a wider range of artisan-made goods. A familiar scent plus the story behind it makes a thoughtful gift. Details: Extended holiday shop hours until 5 p.m. through Dec. 23. The cafe closes at 3 p.m.
Phillips Toy Mart
5207 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
When children's gifts are the main job, go to Phillips. The family-run toy store has been on Harding Pike for decades, covers every age and interest, and the train display gives little ones a reason to enjoy the trip too. Details: Closed Sundays, and no gift wrapping during the holidays.
McKAY's Nashville
636 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209, USA
McKAY's stretches a budget for someone who'd love a stack of books, a few records or a movie night. Everything comes from trade-ins, so the stock changes constantly and browsing is the point; check games for completeness. Details: No online shopping or holds by phone, but digital gift cards are available.
L&L Market
3820 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209, USA
The indoor option for a group with different lists or a cold day. Made in TN covers local gifts, growUP handles kids, and the food stalls mean lunch without moving the car. Details: Three hours of free parking with validation from the shop you visit. Each store keeps its own hours.
Loveless Cafe shops
8400 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221, USA
The two Loveless shops split the work: Hams & Jams for Southern pantry gifts, Shimai Pottery & Gifts for ceramics and jewelry by area artists. A food gift and a lasting one in a single stop. Details: Well outside the central neighborhoods, so plan it as a destination. Hams & Jams offers online pickup.
Worth the drive: Nashville outlets and Franklin
These four are trips in their own right. Opry Mills is the indoor outlet day and Tanger the open-air one; both are closed Christmas Day, and their holiday hours are center hours, so individual stores can vary.
Franklin, south of Nashville, deserves a full day: Main Street first, lunch, then The Factory. MADE SOUTH (Nov. 20–21) and Dickens of a Christmas (Dec. 12–13) add market weekends.
Opry Mills
433 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, USA
The indoor outlet day, good for family clothing, shoes and sporting goods. Nike Factory Store, Coach, Columbia and Bass Pro Shops cover a lot of names in one building. Details: 2026 hours: Black Friday 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Christmas Eve 9 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Christmas Day.
Tanger Nashville
4060 Cane Ridge Pkwy, Antioch, TN 37013, USA
Makes sense if you're already southeast of the city or prefer an open-air layout. Go with a planned list of clothing, shoes and accessories, and check the directory first to make sure the drive is worth it. Details: You'll be outside between stores, so bring a layer. 2026 hours: Black Friday 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Christmas Eve 8 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Christmas Day.
Downtown Franklin
Public Square, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
The pick when shopping is the whole outing. Start at Landmark Booksellers at 114 East Main Street, then work along the street; White's Mercantile at 345 Main and Hester & Cook at 340A Main cover home and host gifts. Details: Dickens of a Christmas, Dec. 12–13 (Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.), adds vendors and carolers; for a quieter browse of the permanent shops, pick another day.
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37064, USA
The indoor half of a Franklin day. Made in TN covers Tennessee gifts, Fork of the South adds another broad gift selection, and Luna Record Shop handles the music fan. Details: Shops keep their own hours. MADE SOUTH Holiday Market is in Liberty Hall Nov. 20–21 (Fri 5–9 p.m., 21+; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.), ticketed separately from regular shopping.
Nashville holiday markets 2026
Some of the best holiday shopping happens at one-weekend markets, and two of the biggest are in November. Pick the market first, then build the rest of the day around it. Our Nashville Christmas markets guide has all 23 markets with dates, entry prices and a map.
| Market | 2026 dates | Hours | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Village | Nov. 13–15 | Fri 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. | $15; kids 9 and under free; free parking |
| MADE SOUTH Holiday Market | Nov. 20–21 | Fri 5–9 p.m. (21+); Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Ticketed; kids 13 and under free Sat |
| Frist Museum Store Weekend | Nov. 28–29 | Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5:30 p.m. | Check the Frist |
| Nashvillage Holiday Market | Dec. 3–6 and 10–13 | Thu 4–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free |
| Assembly Food Hall Holiday Vendor Market | Fri–Sun, Dec. 4–20 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free |
| Shop Local Holiday Market with Santa | Dec. 5 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Free; free parking |
| The Clay Lady's Holiday Market | Dec. 5 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free |
| Porter Flea Holiday Market | Dec. 11–12 | Fri preview 6–9 p.m. (21+, ticketed); Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Sat free; $10 cash parking |
| Dickens of a Christmas | Dec. 12–13 | Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free |
Planning around one of these? Our Christmas markets guide has the full write-up on each. Bringing kids? The Farmers' Market and Nashvillage both have Santa on set dates; see where to see Santa in Nashville.
Nashville gift ideas: what to buy and where
| Buying for | Try | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| A holiday host | A table piece, cookbook, candle or pantry gift | Hester & Cook, White's, ABODE, Loveless |
| Someone who misses Tennessee | A box of state-made treats | Made in TN, Tennessee State Museum Store |
| A music obsessive | A specific record or a letterpress print | Grimey's, Third Man, Hatch Show Print |
| A serious reader | A staff recommendation or subscription | Parnassus, The Bookshop, Landmark in Franklin |
| Babies and young children | A book, an imaginative toy, an art kit | The Getalong, Fairytales, Phillips |
| A friend with a sense of humor | A witty card and one small object | Gift Horse, Serendipity, Apple & Oak |
| An art or design lover | Ceramics, a print, jewelry, a vintage piece | Frist, Hatch, The Clay Lady's market, GasLamp |
| A food lover | Chocolate, caramels, Southern pantry goods | Olive & Sinclair, Goo Goo, Made in TN, Loveless |
| A plant lover | A plant matched to their light | Hoop House |
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