Nashville is full of vibrant neighborhoods that offer some of the city’s best shopping experiences. Whether you’re looking for stylish apparel, trendy accessories, home decor, or a thoughtful gift, Nashville has something for every shopper. Here is Nashville Guru’s guide to the best shopping neighborhoods in Nashville, including charming local boutiques, national brands, and popular department stores.
The Best Shopping Neighborhoods in Nashville
Green Hills
Green Hills has a ton of great stores, which is why it’s always pretty busy. The first obvious stop is the popular Mall at Green Hills, which houses necessities like an Apple Store, Crate & Barrel, Nordstrom, and popular brands and designers like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, Zara, Free People, Madewell, and J.Crew, all under one roof. For a more boutique shopping experience, the nearby Hill Center offers up Hemline (women’s clothing), Posh (women’s clothing), White’s Mercantile (modern general store), and H. Audrey (women’s clothing); plus decor destinations Pottery Barn and West Elm. And while you’re in the area, you might as well stock up on groceries at either Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s. Still have energy? A visit to Parnassus (indie bookstore), across from the mall, never disappoints.
12 South
Over the years, 12 South has become one of Nashville’s go-to shopping destinations. Curated local stores along this bustling strip include Emerson Grace (women’s clothing), MODA (women’s clothing), Vinnie Louise (women’s clothing), Imogene + Willie (men’s and women’s clothing), and Judith Bright (jewelry shop). With Nashville’s immense growth, many national brands have joined the 12 South lineup, including Madewell, Vuori, Marine Layer, Paige Denim, La Vie Style House, LoveShackFancy, Gorjana, Rag & Bone, Le Labo, and Stoney Clover. The neighborhood’s latest installation, Ashwood 12 South, features popular shops, like Reformation, Birkenstock, Todd Snyder, Sézane, KREWE, and more. Before you leave the area, we recommend checking out Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James (women’s clothing and decor), Craig Conover’s Sewing Down South (home furnishings), and Savant Vintage (vintage clothing and decor).
Gulch
Over in the Gulch, you’ll find local boutiques and big-name stores. This neighborhood may seem small, but it is filled with excellent shopping options. For a more local shopping experience, check out Blush (women’s clothing), Parish (women’s clothing), e.Allen (women’s clothing), ROOTED (men’s and women’s clothing), and Jade & Clover (plants, home decor, gifts). Some bigger names situated in the Gulch include Urban Outfitters, Patagonia, Aviator Nation, and Anthropologie. Be sure to stop by Kittenish (women’s clothing), owned by Jessie James Decker, and Uncommon James (women’s jewelry, home decor), owned by Kristin Cavallari. If you pop over to W Nashville, check out The Shop at W Nashville (clothing, accessories, gifts), which sells local and national brands.
Downtown
While the Downtown neighborhood is mostly known for food, drinks, and live music, there is also great shopping. Most of the shops can be found at Fifth + Broadway, a mixed-use building that features 35+ restaurants, shops, residential apartments, and office space. Popular stores include ARIAT (men’s and women’s footwear/apparel), Levi’s (men’s and women’s clothing), Nike (men’s and women’s activewear), Free People (women’s clothing), Sephora (cosmetics), and The Nash Collection (men’s and women’s clothing).
West Nashville
West Nashville is a widespread neighborhood comprised of smaller areas like Sylvan Park and The Nations. Start your shopping excursion in Sylvan Park and stop by Elle Gray (women’s clothing) and Import Flowers (flower shop). Next, head to L&L Market, an upscale indoor shopping center located on Charlotte Pike, that includes Amelia’s Flower Shop (flower shop), Daphne (home decor), and Made in TN (curated gift shop). In addition to L&L Market, The Nations also features ABLE (women’s clothing), Ensemble (consignment), and This-N-That Thrift Shop (thrift store).
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Hillsboro Village
Being located between Belmont University and Vanderbilt University, college students can easily shop for the top trends in Hillsboro Village. Boutiques in this ever-changing neighborhood include J.Marie (women’s clothing), Posh (men’s and women’s clothing), NASH Collection (men’s and women’s clothing), and Molly Green (women’s clothing). For luxury and contemporary fashion at a fraction of the cost, UAL (designer liquidator) sells designer inventory up to 70%-90% off, including clothing, accessories, shoes, and more. If you’re shopping for home decor, stationery, or gifts, Hester & Cook is the spot for you.
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Germantown
In addition to being a hotbed for award-winning restaurants, Germantown has a thriving indie retail scene. Be sure to check out Abednego (women’s clothing), The Golden Slipper (home decor and gifts), The Dress Theory (wedding dress shop), and Bits & Pieces (antique boutique). If you find yourself in the Neuoff District, expect shops like Sid Mashburn (men’s clothing) and Ann Mashburn (women’s clothing). Also, the Nashville Farmers’ Market is always stocked with produce, plants, flowers, and local vendors—we suggest checking out Made in TN’s outpost (curated gift shop)
East Nashville
Upon entering East Nashville, make a beeline for the Fatherland District. This is where you’ll find The Shoppes on Fatherland, which features Gift Horse (gifts and knick-knacks), Abode Mercantile (bath products), and Rusty Rats (funky antiques). You can also find several vintage shops in East Nashville, such as Garage Sale Vintage (bar and vintage store), Anaconda Vintage (vintage clothing and accessories), and Fanny’s House of Music (instruments and vintage clothing). At the Shops at Porter East, there’s Whiskey Water (women’s clothing), Apple and Oak (home goods), and DIRTY LIVIN’ (women’s clothing).
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