Nashville, AKA Music City, has long been home to musicians and artists drawn to the music scene. Its history is rich with creative residents, and lucky for the vintage lover, many have left their threads behind on their way to stardom. This town has seen its share of Canadian Tuxedos, leather jackets, flashy cowboy boots and buckles and oh so many hats. You are sure to find something unique and reasonably priced in these local favorites, all located in Nashville’s East Side.
1. Starstruck Vintage
At Starstruck Vintage you’ll find all sorts of vintage leather, denim jeans, custom band and country star T-shirts and a whole lot of fashion for a sassy lady. Shop on Etsy and follow their instagram account @starstruckvintage. 604 Gallatin Ave, 110, Nashville, TN 37206 (615) 679-9675 Tuesday-Saturday:11AM-6PM; Sunday & Monday: Closed
2. The Hip Zipper
Upcycling threads since 1999, The Hip Zipper has a vast selection of both Womens and Mens’ clothing that is reasonably priced. Men’s Members Only jackets go for $38, denim jackets $27 and track jackets are only $16. You will also find a large assortment of hats and shoes and belts. 1008 Forrest Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 (615) 228-1942 Open Daily 11AM-7PM
3. Good Buy Girls
Covered by everyone from Nylon, Vogue and New York Magazine, Good Buy Girls is probably where your favorite country pop singer’s stylist shops. In fact, that’s exactly what happened when Lady Gaga’s wardrobe stylist turned to Good Buy Girls for her alter-ego debut as Joanne in Nashville last October. She’s pictured in their vintage Manual couture jacket in this Rolling Stone article. You’ll find vintage goods in mint condition and custom tees at this East Nashville hot spot. 1108 Woodland St Nashville, TN 37206 (615) 281-9447 Open Daily: 12PM-5PM
4. Old Made Good (OMG)
At Old Made Good, better known as OMG, you’ll find everything under the sun from vintage jewelry, clothing, furniture, artwork and every knick knack you can imagine. Some of grandma’s favorite vintage decor such as, religious dishware has been transformed with cheeky sayings stating “Pray for my haters”, or cross-stitched embroidery rings, “Home is where no pants is” along dainty flowers. There’s sure to be a great vintage find in this vast space, have time and patience. 3701B Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216 (615) 432-2882 Sunday-Monday 12PM-5PM; Tuesday-Friday 11AM-5PM; Saturday 11AM-6PM
5. Local Honey
Local Honey is more than a just a vintage store, it’s also a full service salon. You can pick out a great “new” look and get a blow out in one visit. The carefully curated looks and thoughtful merchandising give the impression of high-end boutique shopping, without the hefty price tag. There are two locations to serve your shopping fix. You can visit the original Belmont spot where it all began or the more spacious Eastside store that’s just a hop and a skip from the other great shops you will be scouring. Nashville (Belmont) 2009 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212 (615) 915-1354 Nashville (East) 519 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 (615) 915-1354