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2017 Holiday Gift Guide
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a nder son de sign grou p st u dio store Looking for unique locally designed and made gifts? The Anderson Design Group Studio Store has the area’s widest selection of Nashville-made prints, calendars, books, artisan foods, and gifts. Create your own gift basket filled with local treats and have it shipped anywhere in the USA. Browse the award-winning Spirit of Nashville Collection of classic Music City prints, books, and gifts and find the perfect gift for that special someone. Mention this ad and get 10% OFF anything in our store. The store is located at 116 29th Avenue N. in Nashville. Open from 9 to 5:30 Monday–Friday and 11 to 4 Saturday. Shop online at: www.ADGstore.com.
l ev y ’s cl ot h i er f or m en & wom en Python, stingray, crocodile—luxury gifts at Levy’s in Green Hills. Levy’s made their mark as innovators providing luxury clothing and accessories to the Nashville community beginning in 1855. Exotic skins to pamper your loved ones from Minxx, J. Markell, Torino, and Alan Payne are available at Levy’s in Green Hills. Convenient front-door parking, free gift wrap, and personalized service are yours when you shop local at Levy’s. Levy’s Clothier for Men & Women, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 36, Nashville, TN 37215, 615-383-2800, www.levysclothes.com.
circa at the country music hall of fame Circa offers unique, Nashville-made gifts, food and home decorations, and classic men’s and women’s clothing brands such as Rockmount and Stetson. You’ll also find seasonal items, such as Christmas ornaments, as well as a wide selection of fabulous jewelry, and lifestyle apparel and accessories, such as American West wallets and purses. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind shopping experience during your next trip, and find the perfect gift for friends and family! 222 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-416-2001, www.countrymusichalloffame.org/visit/circa.
fa bu Give your family and friends what they really want ... anything from FABU! FABU offers an extensive selection of unusual, affordable jewelry, clothing for women of all ages, gifts for absolutely everyone—from babies to grandparents, brides to hipsters! Holiday hostess gifts are our specialty. Find everything you’ll need for the gift-giving season in historic Sylvan Park at the blue Victorian house. With 10 rooms of fabulous shopping, we hope you will plan to stay a while. Monday–Saturday 10 to 6, Shop and Sip Thursdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas 6 to 8, Sunday 1 to 5. Call for extended holiday hours. 4606 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, TN 37209, 615-383-0505, www.shopfabu.com. Follow shopfabu on twitter, facebook.com/shopfabu, instagram.com/fabunashville.
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ga l er i e ta nger i ne There’s a juicy art venue just south of the Gulch where you can find gifts for all the creatives in your life: Galerie Tangerine, named for the brightness of a delectable surprise, features paintings from local and nationally recognized artists. Our contemporary collections are unlike anything else you’ll find in Nashville and include offerings in portraiture, landscape, and mixed media. We are thrilled to provide personal consultations and can help you find the perfect work of art for any space. Come see us to enjoy the sweet pieces of Galerie Tangerine. Galerie Tangerine is free and open by appointment, 9 to 5, Monday–Friday. 900 South Street, Suite 104, Nashville, TN 37203, 615 454-4103, www.galerietangerine.com
ch eek wood gi f t shop The Gift Shop at Cheekwood is a hidden treasure for unique gifts for everyone on your list. This holiday season, you will find an assortment of specialty teas and accessories, children’s gifts, soaps and personal care, jewelry, candles and warmer melts, stationery, beautiful ornaments, and home decor. Members receive a 10% discount. We offer free gift packaging services. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205, 615-353-6977, www.cheekwood.org.
ci ndi e a r l f i ne j ew el ry Cindi Earl specializes in fashion-forward fine jewelry featuring the best of American and European designers, including Alex Sepkus, Armenta, Jude Frances, and The Mazza Company.
bud’s liquors & wines Evan Williams Bourbon Egg Nog ... A Southern Tradition! Just $10.99. A traditional Southern-style eggnog blended with Kentucky Straight Bourbon with velvety custard flavor and subtle aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg. Delivering holiday cheer since 1976. Bud’s Liquors & Wines, 2139 Abbott Martin Road, located in Green Hills, 615-292-7871.
White topaz hoops set in black sterling silver designed by Jude Frances. $350. Cindi Earl Fine Jewelry, 5101 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205, 615-353-1823, www.cindiearl.com.
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museum store at the country music hall of fame The Museum Store offers exhibition-related merchandise, such as official t-shirts, mugs, caps, exhibit catalogues, and Hatch Show Print posters commemorating the exhibits. You will also find a comprehensive selection of original books and music, the Museum’s collectible souvenir book, as well as official Museum and Studio B merchandise.
At Nashville’s refuge for lovers of the written word, you’ll find presents for everyone on your list. From kids’ books to the latest in fiction and nonfiction, to titles for art or music lovers, Parnassus Books can help you with all of your holiday shopping needs. We offer gift certificates and convenient online ordering for shipment anywhere in the U.S. We also have gift subscriptions to our fabulous Signed First Editions Club in 3-, 6- and 12-month increments. Contact us via phone or check us out online. Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215, 615-953-2243, www.parnassusbooks.net.
222 5th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-416-2001, www.countrymusichalloffame.org/visit/museum-store.
f r ist cen t er f or t h e v isua l a rts There is something for everyone at the Frist Center. Gift certificates and gifts of membership are great holiday gift options. The Frist Gift Shop is stocked full of unique finds featuring Tennessee artisans and worldwide fair trade items. The Frist is open seven days a week, and there is no admission charge to shop! Parking is free with a purchase of $50 or more. Free gift wrapping. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-744-3990, www.fristcenter.org.
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The Colonel’s focus is to design and create products that speak to the timehonored traditions that have made this country great, such as handmade craftsmanship, authentic rich leathers, and quality workmanship. “We believe in taking the steps that make something special. Most of our products go to the customer engraved or embossed with their initials or the year in which they purchased the product or received it as a gift. Our products are true Americana, forged as our forefathers intended by people who care and take pride in making a beautiful product.” – Colonel Littleton Shop our products online or in store. Col. Littleton, 135 Mill Street, Lynnville, TN 38472, 1-800-842-4075, www.ColonelLittleton.com.
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THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Since 1879 Hatch Show Print has created original work. Shop for gifts designed in Nashville and made in America with the same integrity that started it all. You’ll find posters for entertainers such as Elvis Presley, Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash, and more, as well as t-shirts, mugs, and other locally designed gifts.
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nashville children’s theatre The Snowy Day, Mockingbird, and Dragons Love Tacos all wait to be enjoyed in the first half of 2018 for you, your family, and your friends. These live shows at Nashville Children’s Theatre—the oldest professional children’s theatre in the U.S.—are designed, built, directed, and acted by local, professional talent. NCT’s Sapphire Membership provides 10 tickets at an excellent rate to be used for the three titles still in NCT’s 2017-18 season. Benefits include: Tickets can be used by children or adults; additional 201718 tickets can be purchased at a discount; free ticket exchange; priority registration as well as a 10% discount on all NCT 2017-18 drama classes and camps, and more. Purchase a Membership (as a gift or for yourself) at nashvillect.org or 615-252-4675. 25 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN 37210, 615-254-9103, www.nashvillect.org
bel l e m e a de prem i u m ciga r s a nd gi f ts Belle Meade Premium Cigars and Gifts is a locally owned store that sells the finest cigars, gifts, pipes, and tobaccorelated products in town. You don’t even have to leave the store to sample your purchase. The store is complete with a smoking lounge where cigar connoisseurs can relax, smoke, and enjoy themselves. Swing by the Belle Meade Premium Cigars and Gifts store today to purchase the finest tobacco in town. 4518 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205, 615-297-7963, www.bellemeadecigars.com.
Holiday shopping at the Tennessee Museum Store. Whether you’re looking for the perfect present or a distinctive hostess gift, the Tennessee Museum Store has unique gifts for everyone on your list. Enjoy shopping for Tennessee-themed crafts, jewelry, books, toys, clothing, food, and other items. The Museum Store will have its annual holiday sale kickoff event, Taste of Tennessee, on Tuesday, December 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will include free tastings of locally made chocolates, jams, and other food items. Sale prices will continue through Sunday, December 17. Give a gift that gives back because proceeds from your purchase benefit the museum’s educational programs. The store is open during regular museum hours; more information can be found at tnmuseum.org or by calling 615-741-2692. 505 Deaderick Street, Nashville, TN 37243, 615-741-2692, www.tnmuseum.org.
ga sl a m p a n t iqu e s & ga sl a m p too Voted Nashville’s Best Antique Store years over by Nashville Scene and Tennessean readers, GasLamp Antiques and GasLamp Too offer more than an acre of shopping glory. From antiques, mid-century/ vintage finds to estate jewelry, books, industrial pieces, artwork and collectibles, the GasLamp stores house 1000s of fabulous gifts and home accessories. Give Santa a hand this season and shop both locations, which are OPEN DAILY, even Christmas Eve! Join us for our Holiday Dessert & Coffee Bar—Saturday, November 18, 10am-6pm, both stores for decadent desserts and super sales! Gift card drawings too! GasLamp Antiques, 100 Powell Place, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-297-2224. GasLamp Too, 128 Powell Place, Nashville, TN 37204, 615-292-2250, www.GasLampAntiques.com.
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nel son ’s green br i er dist i l l ery Get into the holiday spirit with award-winning libations from Nashville’s own Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery. For the perfect gift this season take a cue from the historic distillery resurrected by fifth-generation grandsons of the pioneering pre-Prohibition founder. Their small-batch spirits have received honors from Garden and Gun’s “Made in the South” Awards, multiple Gold and Double Gold medals from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, just to name a few, and a recent USA Today readers poll named the distillery in the top 3 craft whiskey distillers in the nation. Stop by the distillery in Marathon Village for tours and tasting, or just pop into the distillery’s Bottle Shop to pick up some great gifts from apparel to housewares and grab that special someone a bottle. Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery, 1414 Clinton Street, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-913-8800, www.greenbrierdistillery.com.
dish dish goose As the Nashville home to MacKenzie-Childs, Dish Dish Goose is proud to offer thousands of hand-painted ceramics, furniture and gifts from the beloved brand. Celebrate the season with beautiful holiday décor, and find a unique gift for everyone on your list. Our top gift picks this season? Stick Candles, beeswax candles hand-cast in the USA from gathered sticks and twigs, are a must-see. Memphis-made Dinstuhl’s Candies make lovely hostess gifts and stocking stuffers. Don’t miss the MacKenzie-Childs Christmas ornament collection: Hundreds of styles make it easy to find a cherished gift for everyone on your list. And for the first-time collector, you can’t go wrong with our best seller, the MacKenzie-Childs Tea Kettle. Ask about client gifts if you are planning for your business. And don’t forget: We ship nationwide, and gift-wrapping is complimentary. 2225 Bandywood Dr., Green Hills, 615-982-8514, www.dishdishgoose.com.
cen t enn i a l a rt cen t er Centennial Art Center’s Annual Holiday Exhibit and Sale is a fabulous destination for great deals and unique gift items for the art lovers on your holiday shopping list. Starting November 10, the Art Center’s students and staff will be displaying and selling their handcrafted artwork in the gallery. These handmade treasures include pottery, sculpture, paintings, jewelry, holiday ornaments, greeting cards, and much more. Centennial Art Center will jumpstart this holiday season with a festive opening reception Friday, November 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. This gallery event is free and open to the public and is always a community highlight. The Holiday Sale will continue through December 14. Gallery hours are Monday–Thursday, 9–5. All purchases must be made with cash or check. A portion of all proceeds goes to help art programs in the Nashville community. Stop by and see us! Centennial Art Center is located at 301 25th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37203 in the northeast corner of Centennial Park. For more information, please call 615-812-2896 or email joshua.wagner@nashville.gov or visit www.nashville.gov/cac.
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Holiday festival December 1 - 9 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thistle Farms • Humphrys Street Coffee and Soaps • Bang Candy Company • Sober Dough Brittle Brothers • Fire Nation (glass ornaments) • Laurie Box Graham (pottery) Nancie Roark (jewelry) • David Heustess (pottery, fiber arts) • Susan Moody (jewelry) Shona Cowart (hand printed cards) • JoEl Logiudice (jewelry) • and other guest vendors
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