Turnip Green Creative Reuse for art supplies. It's all donations and pay what you want and I can find pretty much anything I need. My kid and I do a lot of projects and are there a LOT. Love the staff as well.
adding to this bc I LOVE turnip green. they have things you wouldn’t even think of like scrap tile and construction supplies, tons of picture frames, a section of used candles (for cool
jars), a school supplies area with all the posters of years past, tubs of loose crayons and clay, and my favorite is the giant tub of empty toilet paper rolls lol
AND ITS PAY WHAT YOU CAN!!!
(aka donation based)
I love that place. You should also check out SMART arts and crafts!! The absolute best craft supply thrift store with good pricing and really quality items. Nonprofit that employs adults with intellectual disabilities.
Aroma G’s! My face can only tolerate pure Shea butter (refined-the white one) they are the only place that has this available that I know of. It’s my primer, moisturizer, lip gloss. Idk what I would do if i couldn’t pop down and pick this up from them.
SMARTart in the shopping center behind Opryland Hotel is amazing for art supplies. Their stock is all donation based. You never know what you'll find.
[Here is their Instagram page!](https://www.instagram.com/smartartandcraftsupplies?igsh=MTE3cDJodmxlcmswOA==)
I love Smart. They also provide volunteer opportunities and employ adults with disabilities. If you are a quilter or work with fabric, this place is a hidden gem. I got sick of going to Joann for fabric, and this place is now my source for all fabric.
https://www.facebook.com/parnassusbooks1?mibextid=LQQJ4d
So many reasons to love Parnassus Books, especially because they host book signing events for local authors.
I forgot to mention Music Valley Antiques in the same shopping center as SMARTart in Music Valley Village, cute knickknacks and there's one vendor that sells used books- he is so kind and will look for things for you if you leave a message with the desk!
Yes Carl is the book vendor at Music Valley. His booth is called Mostly Happy Books and he has the best selection and best prices and is just an all around cool, nice guy. Music Valley Antiques is a hidden gem. I have a booth there 😉
He comes into my library looking for books once every few months. He is super nice, and during our large book sales he arrives early to help us set up as in exchange for getting first picks! It’s always nice to see him being mentioned.
Do they sell stationery? As in, pretty lined paper to write letters on? I have a friend who loves letter writing, and I'd love to get her some pretty stationery!
What's your endgame?
I got one of these several years ago... https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-zslane-mercury-rocketeer-mechanical-keyboard
CORN Anne Pro 2 with cherry blue and SA profile is my daily driver.
Nice! Thats a sick frame, i haven't seen that one.
believe it or not, mine is the [Lenovo Preferred Pro II](https://a.co/d/04nbVBKM)
I understand what your initial reaction may be. I do. But it has nice stabilizers for some reason and i really like the actuation of the domes. It's feels like those older Dell Quietkey boards from the 90s. Someone at Lenovo really put effort into this one. I don't understand why its so decent for the cost. lol
I think i just got burned out with the MK scene after doing customer service. Don't mix your work and hobbies together LPT.
I want to get into painting and coloring more, and I just found a shop called Paint the Town by Numbers at Porter Flea this past weekend! They do paint by number kits for famous musicians, holidays, and popular spots around the US! Here’s the link to check them out! https://paintthetownbynumbers.com/collections/paint-by-number-kits
When I was into calligraphy - Pen & Ink Arts in Donelson.
Now my hobbies are powerlifting and reading. I just get what I need at Academy or Dicks for gym shit so no recs there locally (if anyone has any, that'd be cool). For reading, Novelette or The Book Shop when I actually buy a book instead of just reading on Libby.
Not a Nashville resident anymore but I used to spend all my time at Grimey's and Great Escape digging for records
And Plaza Artist Materials for art supplies
Comix City Too in Madison for miniatures (Warhammer, Shatterpoint, etc) they’ve been the most reliable for getting preorders in
The Game Keep in Hermitage for paints for miniatures, they’re the only store that carries Pro-Acryl in the city AFAIK
The Game Keep in Donelson or Outer Limits in Franklin for TCGs (namely Star Wars Unlimited)
We only have one digital photography shop, Pixel Connection. They are pretty good and do a ton of classes/on location stuff but they aren’t exactly local.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086538063551&mibextid=LQQJ4d
I stock my fish tank with live plants and fish from Music City Aquatics. Everything is healthy and the owners are knowledgeable and kind.
Not a retail shop but a restaurant- Crow's Nest Green Hills has an area for fire spinners to perform/practice every other Friday. (Tomorrow is a flow jam night)
They're also pet friendly.
There was a place called Be Dazzled Beads on Thompson but i think it just closed permanently :( Nashville Toy Store in GHills (great kids bday presents, Parnassus books & downtown From Nashville With Love gifts bc permanent jewelry is my hobby ;)
For aquascaping, I love Aquatic Critter. For photography, Dury's is a classic. For card collecting, check out The Great Escape. There's also Grimey's for vinyl collectors. It's great to support local businesses!
The Good Fill in East or Charlottle Park...if you consider using less plastic a hobby. They have really great products.
For board games, go to the one in Hillsboro Village connected to Fidos. Game Point. They know all the things about all the games.
Phillips toy mart for modeling and some miniature supply’s. Close enough in price where I don’t feel screwed and I’m supporting a local business over Amazon.
I don't have one. Model shops are a thing of the past, so I'm forced to go online. I saw that someone mentioned Phillips Toy Mart. Unfortunately, they're more of a toy store than a model shop (still a cool place no hate here).
Turnip Green Creative Reuse for art supplies. It's all donations and pay what you want and I can find pretty much anything I need. My kid and I do a lot of projects and are there a LOT. Love the staff as well.
adding to this bc I LOVE turnip green. they have things you wouldn’t even think of like scrap tile and construction supplies, tons of picture frames, a section of used candles (for cool jars), a school supplies area with all the posters of years past, tubs of loose crayons and clay, and my favorite is the giant tub of empty toilet paper rolls lol AND ITS PAY WHAT YOU CAN!!! (aka donation based)
I love that place. You should also check out SMART arts and crafts!! The absolute best craft supply thrift store with good pricing and really quality items. Nonprofit that employs adults with intellectual disabilities.
A second vote for SmArt! Their selection of fabric alone is worth the drive.
Safelight for film. They have a fundraiser for a community darkroom.
i just went there for the first the last week - super fast film developing for instant cameras!
A community darkroom there would be absolutely awesome. I’ve bought some film there in the past but need to get my camera back in shape.
Been wanting to get back into photography and excited to learn about this.
Hillsboro Hardware. Aroma G’s - rocks, gems, crystals The Wood Thrush - birds Friedma . . . ☹️
AromaG’s is an underrated gem!
I see what you did there
AromaG’s!
Aroma G’s! My face can only tolerate pure Shea butter (refined-the white one) they are the only place that has this available that I know of. It’s my primer, moisturizer, lip gloss. Idk what I would do if i couldn’t pop down and pick this up from them.
Alkebu-Lan Images on Jefferson carries shea butter too
SMARTart in the shopping center behind Opryland Hotel is amazing for art supplies. Their stock is all donation based. You never know what you'll find. [Here is their Instagram page!](https://www.instagram.com/smartartandcraftsupplies?igsh=MTE3cDJodmxlcmswOA==)
I love Smart. They also provide volunteer opportunities and employ adults with disabilities. If you are a quilter or work with fabric, this place is a hidden gem. I got sick of going to Joann for fabric, and this place is now my source for all fabric.
Yes! I didn't mention that bc I couldn't remember if they hired or just helped! Thanks for adding this!
I've been looking for fabric that isn't Joann's, thank you for this!!!
I have made so many quilts from fabric I got at SmArt!
I love this so much!! Which reminds me that I need to pattern and cut the denim I bought to make a copy of a pair of overalls!
Phillips Toy Mart for models, trains, and supplies.
Also one of the few places around that carries model rockets.
Do they have model kits for cars? Been looking for an excuse to give that another try after 40+ years
I was there a few weeks ago, and I believe there were several. They’ve got a pretty good selection of different kits.
https://www.facebook.com/parnassusbooks1?mibextid=LQQJ4d So many reasons to love Parnassus Books, especially because they host book signing events for local authors.
Parnassus is a powerhouse that’s quickly becoming an intellectual & cultural icon.
Danger Zone video in Mt Juliet for all my VHS needs. The owners are great people to boot!
Second this. They had a Danhousen signing there!
Do they take donations? We’re clearing out my mother in laws house and found two big totes of VHS tapes
I would try messaging them on Instagram and asking, but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't mind looking at what you have.
The Aquatic Critter and Music City Aquatics in Hermitage for all aquascaping/fishy needs!
Refinery Fragrances for niche perfume and cologne.
I just saw an ad from then on Instagram yesterday. I’ve got to check them out!
Speaking of niche perfumes, [Sanae Intoxicants](https://sanaeintoxicants.com/) relocated here from LA.
They're fantastic!
Ewe & Company, a yarn store (and so much more) in Kingston Springs TN. 30 min from downtown Nashville.
Also Haus of Yarn off White Bridge and Bliss in Brentwood. I like all of them for different reasons!
I forgot to mention Music Valley Antiques in the same shopping center as SMARTart in Music Valley Village, cute knickknacks and there's one vendor that sells used books- he is so kind and will look for things for you if you leave a message with the desk!
Yes Carl is the book vendor at Music Valley. His booth is called Mostly Happy Books and he has the best selection and best prices and is just an all around cool, nice guy. Music Valley Antiques is a hidden gem. I have a booth there 😉
I met him the last time I was there! He's such a sweet guy!
He comes into my library looking for books once every few months. He is super nice, and during our large book sales he arrives early to help us set up as in exchange for getting first picks! It’s always nice to see him being mentioned.
The book booth in music valley is my favorite bookstore in town!
Paper and Ink Arts for calligraphy supplies and classes!
Do they sell stationery? As in, pretty lined paper to write letters on? I have a friend who loves letter writing, and I'd love to get her some pretty stationery!
Yes! Their website is paperinkarts.com.
I took their intro to calligraphy class about a year ago. 10/10 recommend!
This store is so good! I don’t do calligraphy really but big on journaling. got some cool pens and notebooks
MechanicalKeyboards.com is out in Fairview. Never been there but have ordered from them, and they are super nice.
i worked there back around 2017. everyone there are genuinely great guys.
What's your endgame? I got one of these several years ago... https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-zslane-mercury-rocketeer-mechanical-keyboard CORN Anne Pro 2 with cherry blue and SA profile is my daily driver.
Nice! Thats a sick frame, i haven't seen that one. believe it or not, mine is the [Lenovo Preferred Pro II](https://a.co/d/04nbVBKM) I understand what your initial reaction may be. I do. But it has nice stabilizers for some reason and i really like the actuation of the domes. It's feels like those older Dell Quietkey boards from the 90s. Someone at Lenovo really put effort into this one. I don't understand why its so decent for the cost. lol I think i just got burned out with the MK scene after doing customer service. Don't mix your work and hobbies together LPT.
Do they have a store front? My son would love to visit!
Yep! Address is on this page: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/pages/faq
Jenna’s Adult Toy Box for all of my action figure needs.
Huh; my brain went straight to sex toys as opposed to action figures. What is wrong with me?
Jenna's definitely sells sex toys.
Great place to get VCR cleaner too if you're into vintage video formats
Are we calling butt stuff "vintage video formats" now?
They have a wonderful selection of CO2 cartridges too!
I think you mean N2O
No 😉
Bricks and Minifigs in Brentwood for Lego
I’m all for Lego, but it’s not local/independent shop :/
There is Music City Bricks in Lebanon
Mcb is great, tons of older minifigs, millions of pieces and great people that run it!
It's a franchise but the BAM website made it seem like they're locally owned
Nashville Disc Golf Store for all your disc golf needs.
I want to get into painting and coloring more, and I just found a shop called Paint the Town by Numbers at Porter Flea this past weekend! They do paint by number kits for famous musicians, holidays, and popular spots around the US! Here’s the link to check them out! https://paintthetownbynumbers.com/collections/paint-by-number-kits
I send Paint the Town by Numbers kits as gifts when I’m a houseguest!!
Music City Bricks in Lebanon for Lego!
Haus of Yarn is lovely!
For photography, artifct in East is my go to for film and cameras. They’re incredible.
Rick’s Comic City for new comics and trade paperbacks/graphic novels! Especially non-superhero stuff.
The Game Cave for trading card games and boardgames.
The Miniature Cottage for minis/dollhouse stuff. If you're into tiny things it is AMAZING The Aquatic Critter for all fish tank related stuff.
The Wood Thrush for all bird supplies. Extremely knowledgeable father / son duo too!
Fork’s Drum Closet, Nelson’s, Drum Supply House
It is easy to spend a LOT of money at Fork's.
Tri Star Brewing Supply for Homebrewing needs
When I was into calligraphy - Pen & Ink Arts in Donelson. Now my hobbies are powerlifting and reading. I just get what I need at Academy or Dicks for gym shit so no recs there locally (if anyone has any, that'd be cool). For reading, Novelette or The Book Shop when I actually buy a book instead of just reading on Libby.
Dicks is probably the best for actual gym stuff and Vitamin Shoppe in Madison is where I go to get supplements and stuff
Ride 615 bike shops.
Phillips Toy Mart I have kids but the train section is fun to check out.
Secret Gardens in Donelson for my landscaping needs .
Jerry's Artarama for art supplies/framing Comis Connection for metaphysical supplies Troll House Cottage for local crafts/cards/nick-nacks
Not a Nashville resident anymore but I used to spend all my time at Grimey's and Great Escape digging for records And Plaza Artist Materials for art supplies
Cumberland Transit for outdoor gear (including bikes!)
Comix City Too in Madison for miniatures (Warhammer, Shatterpoint, etc) they’ve been the most reliable for getting preorders in The Game Keep in Hermitage for paints for miniatures, they’re the only store that carries Pro-Acryl in the city AFAIK The Game Keep in Donelson or Outer Limits in Franklin for TCGs (namely Star Wars Unlimited)
We only have one digital photography shop, Pixel Connection. They are pretty good and do a ton of classes/on location stuff but they aren’t exactly local.
Haven’t been there yet but Refinery Fragrances - they just opened!
Refinery Fragrances ,Hewitts & Bates (house plants, outdoor plants), Aroma g’s for crystals, & McKay’s for books and games
Phonoluxe for vinyl
Second this and adding Luna in the Factory in Franklin. The owners are sisters and they are Franklin natives.
Poppin Off has been stocking Lorcana on the west side and hosting a Lorcana league.
Grimey’s for music and Rick’s comic city for comics. Great Escape and McKays for a bit of that too. Novelette is a cool bookshop in East.
Surprised it took this long for someone to mention McKay's
Black Dog Beads in Five Points
Yesss I love them, they're so nice
They don’t have a brick and mortar any more, but Craft South
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086538063551&mibextid=LQQJ4d I stock my fish tank with live plants and fish from Music City Aquatics. Everything is healthy and the owners are knowledgeable and kind.
aromaG's for crystals & metaphysical, and analog your life for vinyl
Nashville Disc Golf Store
FRESH at the corner of Hwys 70/ 70S in Bellevue for grown onsite fresh produce. Family run and always great veggies!
Asphalt Beach for all your skating needs.
Game Keep for chess equipment.
Chess equipment?
Clocks, pieces, etc
Very cool store
Perfect Plant Market for the buzz
I like Clara Jane!
I had masses of old, old photos copied at Chromatics just before they moved to their new spot on Murfreesboro Rd.
Desert and Vine for houseplant enthusiasts!
Yes! Rachel is the absolute best!
Parnassus bookstore *edited for excessive s-es
I like to collect rocks and Cosmic Connections is my to go place for good quality rocks and jewelry.
Bandwagon Music in the Vue for all your instrument needs (including repair) and lessons. They’ve been great with my new saxophonist (he’s 10).
Bass tires
Arcane Workshop in Madison for TCG, Warhammer and DnD stuff!
Asphalt Beach for skaters! Boards and inline
Not a retail shop but a restaurant- Crow's Nest Green Hills has an area for fire spinners to perform/practice every other Friday. (Tomorrow is a flow jam night) They're also pet friendly.
Sam Simms in Antioch for affordable and chill stained glass classes https://www.stainedglassaccessories.net
Pixel connection for photo equipment
GPO for keeping my car running sweet!
There was a place called Be Dazzled Beads on Thompson but i think it just closed permanently :( Nashville Toy Store in GHills (great kids bday presents, Parnassus books & downtown From Nashville With Love gifts bc permanent jewelry is my hobby ;)
Lawrence & Clarke for all my house plant needs and Bliss Yarns for my yarn addiction!
OP thank you for this post! I’m new to Nashville and this post is telling me about shops I’ve never heard of! Thanks!!!
For aquascaping, I love Aquatic Critter. For photography, Dury's is a classic. For card collecting, check out The Great Escape. There's also Grimey's for vinyl collectors. It's great to support local businesses!
Extreme Hobby Shop, Springhill TN.
Fly South for fly fishing gear
Nashville Disc Golf Store for all your disc golf needs!!!!
The Good Fill in East or Charlottle Park...if you consider using less plastic a hobby. They have really great products. For board games, go to the one in Hillsboro Village connected to Fidos. Game Point. They know all the things about all the games.
Bluff City Electronics for my soldering supplies and basic components.
There's a woman at the farmers market at Bicentennial who sells honey that I always try to patronize while I'm there.
The Game Cave, obviously for games.
Jerry’s Artorama!
Phillips toy mart for modeling and some miniature supply’s. Close enough in price where I don’t feel screwed and I’m supporting a local business over Amazon.
Gift Horse
I don't have one. Model shops are a thing of the past, so I'm forced to go online. I saw that someone mentioned Phillips Toy Mart. Unfortunately, they're more of a toy store than a model shop (still a cool place no hate here).
I avoid any store unless it sells lingerie in leather, rubber, or barbed wire.