4 Best Places to Shop in Midtown and Edgehill, Nashville

Looking for a longer-lasting souvenir than T-shirts and baseball caps? Then visit one of the seven artists at Dead Ahead Tattoo Co., one of the pioneer studios in Nashville’s budding tattoo tourism industry. Clients have traveled from as far as Canada for new ink.

Nestled in Park Plaza is The French Shoppe, a boutique designed to cater to your every fashion whim. Their retail includes everything from designer totes to boho chic dresses to souvenir jewelry (a favorite among patrons is a gold pendant engraved with Nashville’s geographic coordinates). In need of evening wear at the last minute? The French Shoppe has a room filled with ballroom gowns in the latest styles. Or, if you’d like a glam look for a night on the town, stop by the cosmetics counter for a dazzling lip color or a fresh new compact.

Nashville may be a bustling metropolis filled with must-see sights and sounds, but its state parks, complete with rolling hills and hiking trails, are also worth the trip. And, if you decide to take an excursion, or if you’re just in need of some comfortable gear for bike-riding around town, Cumberland Transit has you covered, from camping equipment to tire repair. Also, look out for the occasional BOGO sale.

Smack Clothing is the epitome of “Nashville chic”—think silky kimonos, vintage moto jackets, oversized sunglasses, and glitter-printed T-shirts, all of which you can find here, alongside the occasional punk rocker in search of their latest look. If you want to spend a night on the town without looking like an out-of-towner, go to Smack for the look that’s sure to help you blend in with the locals.