With the holidays hot on our tails, ‘tis the season to prepare our homes, closets and pantries for the coziest time of year. While those big box retailers make shopping convenient and take the stress out of “decking the halls” with mass produced decor items, what you won’t find are those unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that really steal the show.
Luckily, the communities in and around Nashville thrive on unique, locally-owned businesses that offer personal, friendly customer service and shelves full of decor items from quirky knick-knacks to one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces that will be passed down for generations to come.
As you shop for your fall and holiday essentials, check out our list of cozy shops in and around Franklin, TN where you will find the essentials you need to turn your home into an idyllic, seasonal retreat.
Nolensville Feed Mill
Your one-stop-shop for pies, jams, breads, meats, cheeses and even take and bake meals! This Historic Amish mill dates back to 1890 when it was the agricultural hub for the Nolensville community. Today, it is home to their famous Feed Mill cinnamon rolls and other Amish made goods. With wooden grocery shelves lined with fresh picked produce, nostalgic signs and a community dining area, stepping inside will feel like you’ve stepped back to a simpler time.
White’s Mercantile
Gone are the days of general stores and trading posts, but White’s Mercantile brings a bit of history back into our lives with “a general store for the modern-day tastemaker.” This shop offers beautiful and timeless textiles for the home, kitchen essentials, handcrafted bags and jewelry, classic stationary kits, apothecary items and a curated selection of children’s products.
Landmark Booksellers
This bookstore feels like your favorite cozy sweater: warm, comfy, familiar. Landmark Booksellers is located in an historic building on downtown Franklin’s Main Street. You’ll find comfy chairs in cozy nooks around every corner. They carry every kind of book you can think of including rare books, novels by celebrated local authors, beautiful, hardcover coffee table books, and there is even a room dedicated to children’s literature.
Mercantile 1858
This home decor shop offers beautiful, unique items to outfit YOUR home to YOUR personal taste at a price that suits YOUR budget. You’ll find vintage and salvaged items, candles, textiles, pantry goods, and so much more, plus a dreamy collection of fall and holiday decor items. Stop by their flagship store in beautiful Arrington, TN or their cozy shop in downtown Franklin.
Props Antiques
This quirky shop can be found in the equally quirky village of Leiper’s Fork. Inside you’ll find an eclectic collection of curated antiques beautifully displayed among vintage furniture and metal signs. The best part? Their whimsical collection of vintage kid’s toys, games and candy!
Early’s Honey Stand
This famous honey stand has called Spring Hill, TN home since 1925 when the original roadside stand was erected along what was Andrew Jackson Highway (now U.S. 31). Today, you can still buy their famous local honey, along with canned goods, biscuit mixes and other bee-themed gift items inside their charming brick and mortar store, which originally served as their mail order building in 1960. Early’s is also the place to find the perfect smoked turkey or ham for your holiday meal.
Tin Cottage
Home. Accessories. Gifts. The three pillars of every woman’s life and what Tin Cottage is known for. This charming shop sits on downtown Franklin’s Main Street and offers joy-filled, light-hearted items to outfit every side of your personality. This is the perfect place to shop for fall and holiday decor and gifting items.
Hester & Cook
If you’re looking to elevate your holiday tablescape this year, look no further than Hester & Cook! This local shop carries timeless, elegant paper products and tabletop pieces that will help you build a cohesive theme around your dining room table (think napkins, placemats, table clothes, candles, place cards, centerpieces, and more). In addition, this shop offers a collection of thoughtfully curated gifts, home decor and kitchenware.
Nolensville Toy Shop
This family-owned, mom-and-pop toy shop is housed in a beautiful old Victorian home in the heart of Nolensville, TN. Inside you’ll find vintage-inspired toys, games and puzzles for every age and stage literally stacked from floor to ceiling. In need of a last minute birthday gift? Come here to find the perfect gift! They’ll even gift wrap it for you.
