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The Shopping of Tennessee
From yard sales and fine crafts to antiques and boutiques, Tennessee offers a range of shopping experiences to satisfy all styles.
With more than 165 stores, the Cool Springs Galleria is Middle Tennessee’s largest mall. Stores include Coldwater Creek, Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma. In East Tennessee, Hamilton Place Mall is Tennessee’s largest mall with services, restaurants, and fine shopping all in one location.
After exploring the fun-filled adventures in the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville areas, shopping awaits at the Tanger Outlets. These Smoky Mountain towns also offer Appalachian crafts made by local artisans. While in Nashville, Opry Mills features hundreds of top names in retail and entertainment that offer the latest fashions, souvenirs and dining options. The Avenue Carriage Crossing in Collierville is the state’s largest open-air specialty retail center that is anchored by Macy’s and Dillard’s and includes shops such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Banana Republic, and Millennium Home Furnishings. Make a stop at the top of the state in Union City at the Décor Direct Outlet Store. In Lebanon, visit the Prime Outlet, with more than 50 brand-name merchants like Polo Ralph Lauren and Jones New York.
The Antiques and Specialty Shops of Tennessee
If antiquing is your forte, Tennessee is the place to be. With a distinct number of antique venues, the state offers a glimpse into Tennessee’s heritage, as well as some true Southern heirlooms.
In East Tennessee, experience the culture of Mennonite and Amish communities. Make a day out of finding quilt patches along the scenic country roads of Northeast Tennessee. Do some serious shopping for local arts and fine crafts in Southeast Tennessee. Villages and towns in the Great Smoky Mountains are home to an abundance of Appalachian arts and crafts. Bristol Historic Downtown District features more than 25 antique and specialty stores and restaurants.
In Middle Tennessee, the Loveless Motel Shops are located in the 14 rooms of the former Loveless Motel in Nashville, which hosts a variety of privately-owned shops. Loveless Hams & Jams Country Market is open daily for folks wanting to stock-up on homemade preserves or pick-up a gift or two that is uniquely Loveless. Historic
Downtown Franklin offers a 15-block National Register Historic District with more than 70 unique shops, restaurants and antiques. Historic Franklin boasts the Factory at Franklin, a dining, retail and entertainment complex. The area features antiques, art, gifts, a farmers market and eateries. The Historic Jonesborough Downtown District has a variety of unique shops located in a beautifully-preserved main street historic district. Antique World in Manchester features 10,000 square feet and more that 35 antique dealers. Displays include everything from glassware and furniture, to pottery and lamps. The Dutchman’s Antiques & Trading Post, in Pulaski, has everything from salvaged merchandise to musical instruments, tools, glassware, art and memorabilia.
In Middle Tennessee, enjoy the quaint Victorian Bell Buckle Antique & Craft District with 12 unique shops, two antique malls and a local café. The Cooper Young Historic District in Memphis offers antique shops, coffeehouses, galleries, specialty shops, a smoke shop and an array of restaurants and bars. In West Tennessee, Collierville’s historic town square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a wonderful area for shopping, dining and sightseeing. Boutiques, museums and restaurants welcome visitors year round.
The Antique Festivals and Yard Sales of Tennessee
In January, the Antiques & Garden Show in Nashville features innovative gardens, fine antiques and select garden accessories for sale. For more information, contact Antiques & Garden Show at 800.891.8075 or visit antiquesandgardenshow.com.
Visit Nashville’s All American Heart of Country Antiques Show in February. This award-winning antique show extravaganza features more than 200 top antique dealers from across the United States. This event displays furniture, paintings, fine and folk art, textiles, and decorative accessories. The show also provides a variety of exhibits and lectures. For more information, contact All American Heart of Country Antiques Show at 800.862.1090 or visit heartofcountry.com.
The town of Cross Plains offers Trash and Treasures in June. This downtown community flea market has antiques, books, furniture, jewelry, cast-offs and collectibles. Booth fees benefit the town’s museums and libraries, Robertson County’s first pioneer settlement. For more information, contact Cross Plains Visitors Bureau 615.654.2256.
In August, peruse 450 Miles of Yard Sales along the Hwy. 127 Corridor, from Covington, Ky. to Gadsden, Ala. This nationally known series of sales has a bit of everything, including art, antiques, crafts, quilts and decorative sewing. For more information, contact Fentress County Chamber of Commerce 800.327.3945 or visit 127sale.com.
For more information on shopping in Tennessee, visit tnvacation.com/shopping.
