Shopping
12 South Neighborhood
The main strip of the 12th South neighborhood is lined with shops. Most of the shops here are boutique style and their price points reflect that.
Our favorite shops in the neighborhood are:
- Draper James (clothing – Reese Witherspoon’s store)
- Vinnie Louise (clothing)
- White’s Mercantile (unique gifts, home & more)
- Serendipity (clothing, unique gifts)
The Gulch Neighborhood
The Gulch neighborhood is lined with shops with more on the way! Most of the shops here are boutique style and their price points reflect that.
Our favorite shops in the neighborhood are:
- Blush (low to moderately priced clothing)
- Lucchese (designer boots)
- Rustler & Co (custom hat bar)
Nearby Southbound Stays: The Country Cottage
Nearby Southbound Stays: The Little House
Hillsboro Village
Hillsboro Village is situated between Belmont & Vanderbilt Universities and is one of the longer standing “shopping areas” in town. You’ll find a mix of shops and price points here.
Our favorite shops in the neighborhood are:
- Hester & Cook (gift shop)
- UAL (clothing, some home options)
- Impeccable pig (clothing)
- The Nash Collection (find all your Nash swag here!)
Shoppes on Fatherland (East Nashville)
Fatherland Street in East Nashville has a variety of unique shops, including a variety of “micro shops.” This is a great place to find one of a kind clothing, gifts, souvenirs and more. Price points vary so there is often something for everyone here.
Our favorite shops in the neighborhood are:
- Gift Horse (gifts, souvenirs)
- Tenn gallon hat (gifts, souvenirs)
- Abode Mercantile (home, gifts)
- Baxter Bailey & Co (for the pup)
Nearby Southbound Stays: The Country Cottage
Nearby Southbound Stays: The Little House
Shops at Porter East (East Nashville)
Shops at Porter East Nashville also has a variety of unique shops, most of which are “micro shops.” Most stores are quirky and eclectic in the best way possible and you can find clothing, gifts, souvenirs and more. Price points vary so there is often something for everyone here.
Our favorite shops in the neighborhood are:
- Apple & Oak (home, gifts)
- Whiskey Water (clothing, gifts)
- HiFi Cookies (you guessed it… cookies)
- Amelia’s Flowers
Pro tip: Catch their ‘1st Sunday market’ (use the learn more link to get details on their fb page)
Nearby Southbound Stays: The Country Cottage
Nearby Southbound Stays: The Little House
Downtown Franklin & The Factory
Downtown Franklin & The Factory at Franklin are home to a variety of shops ranging from high end boutiques to approaching antique shops. You could easily spend a day strolling the shops in Downtown Franklin alone but be sure to pop just up the road to The Factory which is home to even more of the same!
Our favorite shops in the neighborhood are:
- Franklin Antique Mall
- Fork of the South General Store (in the Factory at Franklin)
- Iron Gate (home, linens)
- Jondie (clothing)
- Philanthropy (clothing, gifts, some home)
Pro Tip: Start your Saturday at the Franklin Farmer’s Market at the Factory every Saturday morning! NOTE: Farmer’s market is not dog-friendly. 🙁