Our small businesses need our support this year, more than ever! Here are some of my favorite local shops, online businesses and travel destinations. Many are having great sales and deals during Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Check out the Shop Small Thread on Instagram where lots of businesses are sharing great deals and offers.
*Memberships*
Cheekwood– Purchase a Cheekwood Membership online Friday, November 27 through Monday, November 30 and get $15 off with promo code CW2020. With a deal this good, it’s the perfect time to give the gift that blooms all year long for yourself and everyone on your list.
Country Music Hall of Fame-10% off all memberships purchased between Friday, November 27th through December 31st. The museum now offers activity folders for its young visitors. Free with any ticket purchase, the folder is filled with fun activities and surprises designed for youth 18 and under. A scavenger hunt to use as kids and families explore the museum and an activity guide focused on the museum’s Outlaws & Armadillos: Country’s Roaring ‘70s exhibition are among the items included.
*Children’s Shops*
Magpies Girl and Magpies Baby– Magpies is more than a store, it’s a movement. Owner Maggie Tucker has created a culture for girls and their families! You can shop the Baby store with the most adorable baby items and gifts or head over to the Magpie Girls in Belle Meade or shop online for all things sparkly, rainbows and unicorn snot! Don’t miss item: Stoney Clover wallets
Plaid Rabbit/Properly Plaid– Plaid Rabbit is a Children’s boutique offering clothing, gifts and accessories for babies and children. Properly Plaid is an extension offering exclusive and unique items for tweens in sizes 7 to 16.
Phillip’s Toy Mart-has been an independent, family owned and operated business since 1946, in the Belle Meade neighborhood. They have a huge selection of toys for children of all ages. Arts and crafts, educational toys, electronics, puzzles, games, costumes and accessories and more! They also have an amazing train display in the store!
The Getalong-The Getalong is a retail and community event space in East Nashville. The mission of The Getalong is to bring together high quality goods and a place for families and friends to gather. The Getalong features a pop-up of vendors, kid-friendly activities and something for everyone. 30% off Rylee & Cru and bonnets through Friday.
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books– is grounded in the belief that the right playthings give children a gateway to physical, emotional and cognitive development. They carry over 10,000 high quality specialty products to ignite children’s imagination and play! They also offer Messy Art and events throughout the year.
*Women’s Boutiques*
K. McCarthy– A women’s boutique that will make you feel right at home, K. McCarthy offers women’s clothing, accessories, shoes and gift items. Located in the Green Hills, this boutique is a treasure! Don’t miss item: Neoprene Bags. All clothes are 20% off on Black Friday
Finnleys– A hometown favorite! Finnleys, located in downtown Franklin, 12th South and the Gulch offer women’s clothing, accessories and their jewelry is very cute and affordable! Save 25% off sale items until Sunday, November 29th!
Draper James– Shop 30% off Draper James’ clothing, accessories, gifts and more!
Gino Boutique– This boutique located in Downtown Franklin will perfect your party looks, help you find some comfy casuals or a thoughtful gift for your girlfriends. There’s also a Holiday Pop Up Shop in Hillsboro Village (beside Pancake Pantry) through the month of December. Up to 30% off sale
Mimi Seabrook– I discovered this online boutique from the Lowcountry of South Carolina this year! They have a great selection of affordable and fashionable styles.
Posh Franklin- This stylish boutique in Downtown Franklin is the perfect place to find your next date night attire or something special for your wish list! Up to 40% off
Collyn Raye– My friend, Shannon from Collyn Raye has the cutest styles and she is from my home state of South Carolina! She recently raised funds for breast cancer research and is just an awesome lady!
Woo Cosmetics- Pamper yourself or friends on your Christmas list this year at Woo Cosmetics. Woo Skincare +Cosmetics was founded to give women a personal, pampering and fun shopping environment for their makeup and skincare choices. Woo Caroland founded the original store in Nashville in 1992 and now has expanded to Atlanta and Charlotte. Woo also offers skincare services for the ultimate relaxation. Cyber Monday goodie bag giveaway gift with $200 purchase
Vinnie Louise– is one of my favorite spots for apparel, accessories and gifts. 30% off this Friday!
*Gift Stores*
Hot Pink Gifts– This one stop shop will help you find something for everyone on your list with gift items, home decor, books, Scout bags and much more!
White’s Merchantile– is The Nashville Dad’s favorite store! This old-fashioned mercantile store with a modern day twist offers local goods! I love gathering items from White’s for gift baskets! You can now find White’s in 12th South, Green Hills and Franklin.
You’re Invited– is your go-to shop for gifts, paper and home accessories. Let You’re Invited help you with your holiday invitations.
Tin Cottage– will make you HAPPY! You can even snap a selfie in front of the Happy wall at both their Downtown Franklin and Columbia locations. We cannot walk by Tin Cottage without my daughter wanting to go in and browse their gifts, apparel, local items and she loves their bath bombs selection! 25% off Sweatshirts, tshirts and hoodies!
Rock Paper Scissors-Hosting a holiday party? Let Rock Paper Scissors create the ultimate balloon garland for your festivities! They can also help you with your holiday cards, wrapping and gift giving.
*Books*
Parnassus Books-one of Nashville’s favorites located in Green Hills. Parnassus Books is the independent bookstore for independent people located in Nashville, Tennessee. Our shop has been co-owned by novelist Ann Patchett and her business partner, Karen Hayes, since it opened in 2011.
Landmark Booksellers-A great bookstore in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Over 60,000 new and hard to find rare books including over 1500 signed first editions. Maps, prints, post cards and ephemera.
Bound Booksellers-Bound Booksellers is an independent book store in the Westhaven Town Center in Franklin, TN. Bound features a selection of new books and gifts carefully curated by its owner, Kelly Gore.
*Jewelry*
Mae Wearable Art– Unique jewelry by another Southern C Sister from Atlanta!
Keva Style–Made them by hand in Richmond, Virginia. Keva Style is inspired daily by a love of nature, a passion for culture and a desire to create beautiful handcrafted leather goods rich in color and texture. I love their light weight earrings!
Able– ABLE is an ethical fashion brand that employs and empowers women as a solution to end poverty. We’re deeply devoted to quality – both in the products we make and the quality of life we aim to provide. We invest in, train, and educate women so they can earn a living, break the cycle of poverty, and thrive. They have beautiful jewelry, leather goods, clothing and more. Up to 50% off and free shipping.
*Christmas Cards*
Dogwood Hill –has a beautiful selection of cards, paper and holiday decor! Save 10% off with code BURNSHOLIDAY10
*Specialty Gifts*
Maizie Clarke– Maizie and I partnered this year to create Nashville Favorites Tote Bags! These would make such a sweet gift for those who recently moved to town, guests when visiting or just to carry around Nashville!
Bauble Stockings- I met Kate, the owner of Bauble Stockings at The Southern C earlier this year! These special stockings needpointed in Haiti are a fun tradition that are meant to hold the final gift or clue of Christmas! Not only are they a sweet addition to Christmas but provide jobs to women in Haiti!
Southern Belle Coffee In Southern Belle Coffee, roasters Kimberly and Michael Slack have created an iconic coffee brand with Louisiana roots. It starts with a blend of gourmet coffees, freshly roasted every day at their roasting company, which has been operating in Louisiana for more than 120 years. They have some fun blends with the cutest names!
Dots and Gingham Shop-Personalized stationary including Christmas gift tags, notepads, invitations, kid’s placemats and more
Country Music Hall of Fame Gift Shop– The Hall of Fame Gift Shop and Hatch Show Print have a wide variety of gift items for the music fans in your life!
Be Good Golf Co- Shop apparel for the golfer in your life! This happens to be my hubby’s and a friend’s venture! Free shipping with $75 purchase
Danielle Cather Cohen Art- Danielle has been so generous to the Nashville community this year by donating art prints to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. Check out her Nashville prints here.
For Pete’s Sake Pottery- My friend Susan has the most beautiful hand-painted pottery! She’s even partnering with Draper James this year to sell the cutest custom ornaments! If you’re looking for a unique gift, check out her work!
Nashville Bloom- Flowers always make a beautiful gift!
Erika Roberts Studio Erika Roberts Studio has fine art, prints, apparel, tea towels, gifts and more!
Moss Ridge Artisans Fine crafted goods-terrariums, moss art, pressed botanicals, stained glass. Gifts that keep on living.
*For the Home*
Smith & York Co.- is a modern home boutique on the charming square in Downtown Columbia, TN offering modern home goods, accessories, gifts and items for entertaining. Only 36 miles from Music City Center, a great day trip destination!
Spruce Spurce has a little bit of everything from home furnishing to fashion. I am inspired by the beauty every time I go! They also offer design services.
The Linen Duck– is a retail boutique and design studio located in Downtown Columbia, TN. They have everything from furniture, home decor to women’s apparel, jewelry and shoes.
Store House No. 9- From home furnishings to beautiful gift items, Store House No. 9 is one of my favorite shops!
Riverside Franklin-Unique home decor and boutique items in the heart of Downtown Franklin. 10% off Everything Friday-Sunday November 27th through 29th
The Tidy Home Nashville-Give the gift of organization! If your home needs decluttered or reorganization, the ladies at The Tidy Home do an amazing job! They’re the cutest sister duo!!
Onyx + Alabaster-Onyx + Alabaster is a full service interior design studio and home interiors market that loves making life beautiful! 25% off entire purchase using code GIVETHANKS25 Friday, November 27th and Saturday, November 28th.
Vignette- This beautiful store is so unique and offers an eclectic variety of home goods, textiles, art, gifts, fashion, jewelry, gift items and more!
*Sweet and Savory Treats*
Grab a gift card to one of these sweet spots for a fun gift or send a tasty treat!
Summer’s Sweet Shoppe is offering an online Cookie Academy for those looking to learn more about baking and decorating cookies as well as starting their own cookie business.
*Travel*
Consider booking a travel experience to one of my favorite locations
Gaylord Opryland-Awesome Cyber Deals right now! 30% off overnight stays and up to 50% off I Love Christmas Movie Tickets
Barnsley Resort {Save 25% off on Black Friday}
**These are just a few shops! Make sure to check out the Instagram thread with more! I’ll also be sharing my favorite Nashville Experiences Gift Guide next week!! Let’s support our small businesses this year as much as possible!
#shopsmall
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By: Dawn B
Dawn and her family love exploring the Nashville area and sharing the best places to visit, kid-friendly restaurants, family travel, lifestyle, fashion and more!
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