Shops in Tennessee That Support Local Makers
These 10 shops say on their own pages that they stock or support local makers, artists or authors. All are in Tennessee; see all 128 nationwide or the Nashville page.
The 10 shops
Made in TN
Local shop selling only Tennessee-made gifts, with four stores around Nashville and Franklin plus custom corporate gifting.
Heads up: Tennessee-made products only.
Parnassus Books
Ann Patchett's independent bookstore in Green Hills, with a large local-author section and hundreds of author events a year.
Heads up: Middle Tennessee authors and illustrators only.
Landmark Booksellers
Independent bookstore on Franklin's Main Street with a big local-author shelf, signings and story times.
Heads up: Middle Tennessee authors are prioritized.
Grimey's New & Preloved Music
East Nashville's landmark record store, with new and used music, a bookstore and free in-store shows for new physical releases.
Heads up: Local musicians only.
Turnip Truck Natural Market
Independent natural grocer with four Nashville stores and one of the area's biggest selections of local goods.
Heads up: Products must be 100% natural (no artificial colors, sweeteners, fillers, preservatives or flavors).
Centennial Art Center Gallery
Metro Parks gallery at Centennial Park hosting six shows a year by local and regional professional and emerging artists.
Heads up: An exhibition slot, not ongoing shelf space.
Bound Booksellers and Gifts
Franklin independent bookstore and gift shop with a local-authors shelf and author events.
Heads up: Limited shelf space; they can't carry every book submitted.
Main Street Market
Local general store and farm market: about 80% of what it carries is grown or made in Wilson County, and nearly everything else comes from Tennessee.
Heads up: Local-first: Wilson County makers first, then the rest of Tennessee.
Fairytales Bookstore
Nashville's tiniest children's bookstore (168 sq ft) in Five Points, owned by local author Kelly Byrd: kids' books, toys, crafts, games and art supplies, with local authors' and artists' work.
Heads up: Children's books for ages 0-13 only.
Romance on Board Bookstore
Romance-only bookstore in Murfreesboro that began as a bookstore in a van and opened a storefront in 2026; book clubs, local-author events and workshops.
Heads up: Romance novels that follow genre conventions are preferred (others considered if noted); diverse and queer/BIPOC stories welcome.