The holiday season is nearly here, which means it’s high time for all of us to get out there and shop for unique gifts that will show our friends, loved ones, and business associates that we care! To get you started, we have voted for our top 10 Best Knickknack shops in Middle Tennessee, and today we’re sharing the winners. No matter what your gifting needs are this year, we are positive the following shops will help you find ideal items.
Gift Horse
1006 Fatherland St #301 | Nashville
Gift Horse is a showcase for paper goods like art, stationery, posters, and greeting cards created by independent artists and illustrators, though they also carry a selection of handcrafted jewelry, unique gifts for children, shirts, and Nashville-themed items. If you are looking for unusual, beautiful gifts you won’t see in any big-box stores, you must visit Gift Horse.
Hot Pink
231 Franklin Rd | Brentwood
Hot Pink is beloved for their exceptionally beautiful shop design highlighting their rotating selection of home goods, baby items, and giftable wares including clothing and jewelry. Their signature toile gift bags are recognized throughout the region as an indicator that one is about to receive a truly special gift, so we encourage you to shop here anytime you want to give a gift guaranteed to show your love and care for the recipient.
With the holidays approaching, Hot Pink is gearing up for their favorite season! Expect gorgeous shop decor and outstanding holiday gifts suitable for everyone in your circle of giving.
Made in TN
3820 Charlotte Ave #127 | Nashville
When you want to create a locally themed gift box or basket to send to a loved one, you cannot do better than Made in TN. This shop specializes in listening to you regarding your recipient, occasion, and budget, then creating unique packages that will delight anyone lucky enough to receive one!
Choose from premade gift boxes or create your own from Made in TN’s selection of mugs, hats, candles, popcorn, chocolates, t-shirts, notebooks, stationery, drink mixers, jams, jellies, and so much more.
Made in TN is also a perfect choice for your professional gifting needs. When you want to show appreciation to a client, coworker, or service provider who went above and beyond for you, you can give with confidence knowing that your hand-selected gift box will make a perfect impression.
Happy Place Market & Mercantile
6444 Nolensville Pk #103 | Antioch
Sisters Carol and Barbara have teamed together to curate Happy Place’s selection of handcrafted, locally sourced goods for all occasions and budgets. Whether you want to purchase a small pick-me-up for yourself or a heartfelt gift for someone you love, Happy Place is guaranteed to have ideal options to fit the bill. Choose your gift, and Carol and Barbara will wrap it up in beautiful, ready-to-present packaging.
Starland Vintage & Unusual
2110 8th Ave S | Nashville
Starland carries an eclectic array of vintage and unique items that truly can’t be found anywhere else. Their clothing tags indicate the decade during which they were made, and their knick-knacks are likewise either vintage or themed items ethically made today. In addition to having one of the best selections of items from yester-year in Middle Tennessee, Starland continues to be dedicated to donating portions of their proceeds to care for our feral cat population. Shop with confidence that your hard-earned dollars will support your neighbors, both human and feline!
White's Mercantile
Multiple Locations | Nashville & Franklin
White’s Mercantile came about as part of Holly Williams’ effort to save the iconic, historic gas station in which the shop is now located. Since it opened in 2013, White’s Mercantile has been such a hit that it has expanded into four additional locations, and Williams has plans to continue opening more locations in the future.
The sleek, modern selection of giftable goods includes pet-related items, handcrafted leather bags, handmade soaps, Goop products, apothecary wares, and tasteful home decor. When you want to experience the nostalgia of a general store from days gone by, but also wish to shop a curated selection of perfectly giftable goods, White’s Mercantile awaits.
Abode Mercantile
1002 Fatherland St #101 | Nashville
Abode Mercantile opened in 2013, and their success carrying locally themed and handcrafted goods gave them the opportunity to create their own brand, Baxter Bailey & Company. Named for their beloved rescue dogs, their brand featured harnesses, collars, and treats designed by the shop’s owners and handcrafted right here in Nashville.
Today, Abode Mercantile also carries home decor, jewelry, body care, and giftable goods that have been designed and created by the owners, made in Nashville, and therefore are not available anywhere else. Of course, they also sell a curated selection of eclectic, creative, locally sourced goods designed and made by other Tennessee locals, so you are sure to find the perfect gift—whether for a loved one or for yourself!
Nook
11853 Lebanon Rd Ste 5 | Mt. Juliet
Nook is your one-stop-shop for furniture, rugs, home decor, handbags, handmade jewelry, baby goods, cards, coffee table books, and items you will not find anywhere else in Tennessee. In fact, Nook is the exclusive local retailer for Lovi, Able, graf lantz, Linnea, Pig & Hen, Maileg, Secrid, Fischersund, ORI, and more.
Shopping at Nook supports artists and creators who are minorities, underrepresented peoples, and/or women. Everything in the store is of the highest quality, and the wide selection means that no matter who you are shopping for, you are sure to find the ideal gift.
A Shop of Things
3239 Gallatin Pike | Nashville
A Shop of Things is one of the most adorable and unique shops you’ll ever visit but be warned—you won’t want to leave in a hurry once you’ve ventured inside! Browse souvenirs, knickknacks, and accessories in this vibrant, colorful small business, then buy with confidence that you are helping the owner support your local community, practice sustainability, and guarantee her employees a living wage suitable for our region.
KnickNash
Multiple Locations | Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro
KnickNash operates three unique, warm, and welcoming shops in Middle Tennessee, each dedicated to local creatives who create high-quality fashion and merchandise. Across their three locations, KnickNash features over 4,000 unique items ranging from pure class to the truly weird. The result? Regardless of the occasion or recipient, you’ll undoubtedly find an ideal, truly unique gift here!
The Takeaway
If shopping for the people and pets in your life is one of your favorite parts of the holiday season, our selection of awesome Knickknack shops has you covered. We hope you enjoy your shopping this year more than ever before, and that you support local craftspeople and shop owners along the way.
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