Record Store Day is an international celebration of independent record stores taking place on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Nashville has some major participants, including popular record shops like Grimey’s, Vinyl Tap, and Dead End Records. To celebrate, many record stores will host free concerts and offer discounts on vinyl.
Nashville Record Stores & Retailers
- Grimey’s
- Vinyl Tap
- Dead End Records
- Mckay Books
- Swaggie Records
- Alison’s Record Shop
- and more!
Record Store Day Events
Record Store Day at Vinyl Tap
- When:Â Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9:00am to 9:00pm
- Where: Vinyl Tap (map/directions)
- What to Expect: Exclusive vinyl releases, vendors, tasty food options, drink specials, live music, and DJs
- Admission:Â Free admission
- Ages:Â All ages until 7:00pm, then it’s 21 and over only (earplugs recommended)
Record Store Day at Grimey’s
- When:Â Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10:00am to 7:00pm
- Where:Â Grimey’s (map/directions)
- What to Expect: Exclusive Record Store Day releases, giveaways, a pre-loved vinyl drop, and more
- Admission: Free admission
- Ages:Â All ages (earplugs recommended)
Record Store Day at Acme Feed & Seed
- When:Â Saturday, April 18, 2026 | noon to 11:00pm
- Where:Â Acme Feed & Seed (map/directions)
- What to Expect: Amazing local bands, cheap cold beer, and a couple of surprises
- Admission: Free admission
- Ages:Â All ages (earplugs recommended)




























