Vogue’s guide to the best vintage stores in Nashville is part of our directory of the very best vintage around the world, curated by editors from all over. Whether you’re traveling and searching for some superb stores to visit or are curious about your local vintage treasure chests, Vogue’s directory has you covered.
It makes sense that Nashville (lovingly known as both Music City and the country-music capital of the world) would have killer vintage Westernwear. On top of cowboy boots as far as the eye can see (and your credit card can swipe) are Gunne Sax dresses, airy poplin tops, and men’s pearl snap tops aplenty.
High Class Hillbilly
Opened by country music singer Nikki Lane in 2011, High Class Hillbilly has styles for all of Nashville’s different personas. There are leather baby blue miniskirts to wear while twirling at the honky-tonk, bootleg Gucci tees for the guys, and airy white Edwardian dresses for picnicking at Warner Parks. The shop also specializes in sourcing three distinctly Western brands: Harley-Davidson, H Bar C, and Levi’s.
Address: 4604 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
Horse Girl Vintage
Look for the gleaming Airstream outside of Eastwood’s Nelson’s Drum Shop: That’s Horse Girl Vintage. Inside, you’ll find an affordable and size-inclusive selection of clothing sourced by Madyson Williams that focuses on the ’80s and ’90s.
Address: 1102 Riverside Dr, Nashville, TN 37206
Starland Emporium
Every corner of Starland Emporium is filled with something old and interesting, just waiting to be discovered. Vintage tchotchkes, clothing, art, jewelry, magazines, and much, much more line the shelves of the two-room shop, so it’s a great place to come when you have enough time to explore and experience—after all, you never know what you’ll find on the lemon yellow shelves.
Address: 2110 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
Hip Zipper
Behind the blue door of East Nashville’s Hip Zipper, you’ll find racks upon racks of men’s and women’s clothing from each and every era. Patchwork jeans, Hawaiian dresses, and plenty of sequins worthy of strutting around honky-tonks and Broadway.
Address: 1008 Forest Ave # A, Nashville, TN 37206
Garage Sale Vintage
With two locations (East Nashville and Downtown), this bar meets vintage shop has tacos, margaritas, and plenty of shopping. It has a thrifty vibe, which means you never know what you’ll find on the packed racks. Slogan tees, patchwork skirts, and jeans are some of the best finds.
Address: 747 Douglas Ave #101, Nashville, TN 37207 and 5040 Broadway Ste B-108, Nashville, TN 37203
