Downtown Nashville’s best places to shop (for every kind of giftee) 🛍️

Downtown Nashville’s best places to shop (for every kind of giftee) 🛍️

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Leave your car at one of the many convenient parking spots and stroll through the streets of downtown. | Photo by NASHtoday
There’s nothing like a stroll through festively decorated streets, gift bags in hand and those holiday vibes in the air — and with Downtown Nashville’s 130+ retail shops in just 1.8 walkable miles, the city center just might be the best place to wrap up your holiday shopping.

Ah, but, yes, that leaves a burning questionwhere do you go to find the perfect gift? To give you all the gift-giving inspo you need, we teamed up with the Downtown Nashville Partnership to compile a list of some of downtown’s best places to shopfor every kind of giftee on your list.

From foodies to fashionistas to the hard-to-shop-for, here’s where to go + what you’ll find in downtown this December:

For the support-local lover

Pro tip: Word has it, supporting local will definitely land you on the nice list this year.

For the hard to shop for

Struggling to find the perfect gift for the friend who has it all? How about:

For the fashionista

Fashionable finds for that person in your life who is most likely to win “Best Dressed.”
What about the foodies and wine (or beer) lovers? Keep reading to see more stores to shop.*
GIFTS FOR FOODIES + WINE LOVERS
This content was created in partnership with Nashville Downtown Partnership and written by Michaela Leung.*

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Today, Dec. 7
  • Nashville Scene’s Taco Week | Wednesday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 11 | Times vary | Locations vary | Cost of purchase | Enjoy $5 taco deals across town that will guac your world.
  • Full Cold Moon Night Hike | Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Beaman Park, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City | Free | Embark on a 3.2-mile hike starting from the Nature Center.
Thursday, Dec. 8
  • Kat Edmonson | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 7 p.m. | City Winery, 609 Lafayette St. | $30 | Enjoy an evening of holiday classics like “Jingle Bell Rock,” “O Christmas Tree,” and “Let It Snow.”
  • Josh Turner | Thursday, Dec. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The Fisher Center, 2020 Belmont Blvd. | $45.50+ | The artist visits Belmont University on his “King Size Manger” tour.
Friday, Dec. 9
  • Allman Family Revival | Friday, Dec. 9 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 5th Ave. N. | $30+ | The sixth annual tour features special guests celebrating the life and music of the late Gregg Allman.
  • A Sperry Merry Christmas | Friday, Dec. 9 | 8:30 p.m. | The 5 Spot, 1006 Forrest Ave. | $10 | Jam out to holiday tunes and bring non-perishable food items to donate to a food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank.
Saturday, Dec. 10
  • Nashville Yule Market | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 3-8 p.m. | Honeytree Meadery, 918 Woodland St. | Cost of purchase | This outdoor market will feature hand-crafted goods, music, and mead — donations of toys and food will be accepted.
Sunday, Dec. 11
  • Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 12 p.m. | Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way | $70+ | See the Titans take on the Jaguars at home.
  • Soul Vibes Christmas | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Glen Campbell Museum, 111 Broadway | $10 | Soul Vibes Global will sing holiday songs recorded by Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Eartha Kitt, among others.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

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Weather
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Open
  • HiFi Cookies has officially opened its first downtown location inside The Fairlane Hotel401 Union St. The cookie company operates out of the hotel lobby and is open Wednesday-Sunday. Bonus: HiFi’s crème brûlée cookie is back for the month of December. 🍪
Sports
  • The Tennessee Titans have parted ways with General Manager Jon Robinson. A formal search for Robinson’s replacement will begin following the 2022 season. Until then, Vice President of Player Personnel Ryan Cowden will take over GM duties.
  • Titans player Derrick Henry is among the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. The award — considered the league’s most prestigious honor — recognizes a player for excellence on and off the field. The winner will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of their choice. 🏆
Eat
  • We’re all about Audrey. One of 15 restaurants selected across the US, Sean Brock’s restaurant made Eater’s list of “Best New Restaurants 2022.” Audrey was lauded for its heirloom grits with black truffle puree as well as its display of “haunting folk art.”
Seasonal
  • Santa line dancing, anyone? The annual Nashville Santa Rampage returns to downtown this Saturday, Dec. 10. Wear your best Santa attire to the Christmas-themed bar crawl with drink specials and “pre-rampage events.” See the schedule.
Plan Ahead
  • Registration is now open for the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference, taking place Sunday, May 7-Wednesday, May 10 at the Music City Center. Attendees can choose from educational tracks like brewing operations + safety and sustainability. Check out the conference schedule. 🍺
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Who’s hungry? 🥞

Top brunch restaurants to try in Nashville

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Enjoy Gathre’s brunch menu on Fridays and Saturdays. | Photo via @gathrenashville
In our opinion, brunch is always a good idea. Whether it’s an order of queso and huevos rancheros from Butchertown Hall or a quick stop at Graze for a hot tempeh biscuit, the combination of breakfast and lunch is something we hold very close to our hearts.

Fortunately for us, Nashville is home to plenty of brunch options. Here are a few we’ve been loving since we last shared our brunch guide.

🍳 Love Language | 911 20th Ave. S. | Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | This new Midtown brunch option features sweet and savory dishes such as rum apple galette, a quiche made with local veggies, and breakfast pizza.

🍳 The Continental Nashville | 1000 Broadway, Ste. 101 | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Come for the hearty brunch burger or croque monsieur and stay for the tableside carts featuring an ever-changing selection of housemade pastries.

🍳 Gathre | 1810 Broadway | Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | Some noteworthy selections include the smoked salmon tartine and the pan purdue.

🍳 Makeready L&L | 200 4th Ave. N. | Daily, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. | Visit any day of the week for avocado toast, overnight oats, and a variety of salads and sandwiches.

Which one will you be going to and what classic brunch beverage will you order? Let us know.
41 MORE BRUNCHES
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Dylan.

Editor’s pick: Let’s take a quick road trip down to Murfreesboro, shall we? If you find yourself 30 miles southeast of Nashville, I highly recommend grabbing lunch or dinner at Korean barbecue restaurant Cup Pop (2832 Middle Tennessee Blvd.). And speaking from experience, I’d say it’s worth the trip alone. My order: the Vegi Cup Pop and a side of gyoza. 🥟

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