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Markets and independent shops in Nashville

8 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Nashville.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Nashville

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    100 Oaks Mall

    Formerly a mall, 100 Oaks's shopping options are the street level vendors. The building houses clinic facilities for Vanderbilt Medical Center, but shops remain open, too.

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    East Nashville/5 Points

    Head to Hip Zipper for vintage clothing, The Turnip Truck for health food, or Art and Invention Gallery for fine art and handmade jewelry.

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    Grimey's

    The best independent record store in town. Cramped, but has a good selection of vinyl. Hosts free in-store performances by both local and nationally-known bands, usually in the afternoon or early evening.

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    Hillsboro Village

    Short section of 21st Ave. just south of Vanderbilt. Home of a well-stocked kitchen goods and coffee store.

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    Mall at Green Hills

    This mall contains several high-end vendors. Dillards and Macy's are the anchor department stores. Other stores include Betsy Johnson, Apple, Gap, Burberry, Sephora, BCBG Max Azria, bebe, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Tiffany, Benetton, and Swarovski.

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    Opry Mills

    Former location of the Opryland USA Theme Park, includes mostly outlet stores, specialized clothes shops like Brooks Brother, Coach, Michael Kors, Vera Bradley and Forever 21, and a Regal Cinemas and IMAX.

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    Peabody Shoe Repair

    Located in quaint Hillsboro Village, this shoe repair shop offers great deals on secondhand cowboy boots. Great place to find a bargain.

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    12 South District

    Several fun (though pricey) vintage stores, like Savant.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Nashville (CC BY-SA 4.0).