The best book, hobby & craft shops in Hendersonville

East Nashville’s The Bookshop is a cozy, 500-square-foot haven where owner Joelle Herr, a former book editor, handpicks every hardcover and paperback across fiction, poetry, cooking, music and more... plus delightful pins and stickers. Pop in this week to find something you’ll actually want to read.

From the Nashville newsletter, October 8, 2026

Smyrna teachers and parents, Scholastic Book Fairs brings year-round book fairs to local schools with new releases, exclusive finds, and rotating themes like Adventures in Reading and Things That Go, so kids discover books they actually want to read. Check your school’s plans and keep the reading spark going.

From the Brentwood newsletter, November 4, 2026

Nourish Christian Marketplace is a handy spot around Hendersonville for folks who want Scripture for the soul and clean staples for the cupboard, with Bibles, studies, devotionals, Christian music and cards alongside healthy foods and supplements.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, October 15, 2026

Smart Art + Craft Supplies is Nashville’s creative reuse goldmine, selling donated art and craft materials for upcycling and hosting affordable classes that actually spark ideas. Clean out your stash, donate the extras, then restock guilt-free while supporting meaningful jobs for adults with disabilities.

From the Nashville newsletter, November 4, 2026

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Stone Harmony is a spiritual boutique, conjure apothecary, and cozy sanctuary in Gallatin where crystals, intention bracelets, herbs, and decks meet guided ritual work.

From the Gallatin newsletter, October 29, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Duckbill Bookshop is Old Hickory’s neighborhood spot for community, connection, and storytelling. Browse indie favorites, catch something from their event calendar, queue up audiobooks, and pitch in via teacher wishlists or the Educator Hub, plus a Buy Backs option when your shelves get a little unruly.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, October 7, 2026

Honey Rock Books and Cafe brings together a wide selection of popular, local, and rare reads with internationally inspired coffee and desserts.

From the Gallatin newsletter, November 6, 2026

Rick's Comic City keeps Nashville readers current with weekly new-release checklists, in-store day-of drops, and an easy Manage Comics pull box so your series never slips by. Expect shelves of single issues, graphic novels, manga, and gaming cards, plus the occasional ratio variant find...

From the Nashville newsletter, November 12, 2026

If your sketchbook is calling, Marker Supply stocks the good stuff: Posca paint markers, Sakura Pigma Microns, Tombow Dual Brush, Molotow Liquid Chrome, and more, plus tools for calligraphy, journaling, watercolor and manga. Grab what you actually want and make something this week.

From the Nashville newsletter, September 24, 2026

Action Nerd Fun Spot is the kind of place you wander into for a quick look and leave with a stack of comics, a new game to try with friends, and a vinyl you forgot you loved. Perfect for a low-key reset when your brain needs pure fun.

From the Gallatin newsletter, November 7, 2026

Part community hangout, part LEGO treasure trove, Music City Bricks hooks you up with walls of new sets, by-the-pound bulk bricks, and a glorious Build-A-Minifigure zone so you can draft your dream squad. Take the kids or go solo, then stay to tinker in the play area.

From the Wilson County newsletter, November 12, 2026

Swaggie Records Donelson offers new and used vinyl across genres, plus CDs, cassettes, music merch, and record-player gear. Whether you’re hunting for a longtime favorite or ready to take a chance on a new-to-you album, it’s a good spot to let the stacks do the talking.

From the Davidson County newsletter, November 12, 2026

JTB's Groovy Record Room is a small, off-the-beaten-path spot with a surprisingly wide spread of vinyl, from staples to legit rare finds. Ideal for Franklin crate-diggers who like quiet flips and big payoffs... the kind of place where your next favorite LP sneaks up on you.

From the Franklin newsletter, October 19, 2026

Analog Your Life in Donelson is the kind of record store where crate-digging turns into time travel, with a full inventory of vinyl and more to get lost in. Swing by to flip through the stacks or browse their Discogs page when the couch wins.

From the Nashville newsletter, October 15, 2026

Whether you're practicing Copperplate, tinkering with bookbinding, or finally tackling that envelope-addressing glow up, John Neal Books stocks the good stuff: nibs, oblique penholders, inks, lush papers, gouache and real-deal instruction.

From the Nashville newsletter, October 11, 2026

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Harper's Books pairs new titles across genres with a trove of used books, so it’s a good place to find your next read without knowing exactly what you’re looking for. Settle into the reading room for a little browsing time, and try not to leave with a stack taller than your arm.

From the Lebanon newsletter, November 12, 2026

Dragonfly Comics & Collectibles has popular and independent comics, plus Dungeons & Dragons books and plenty of minis, including custom-printed ones. Their pullbox program can keep your chosen comics set aside, so you can spend less time hunting for the next issue and more time reading it.

From the Sumner County newsletter, November 5, 2026

Whether you're tackling a new semester or just want to rep the Phoenix around town, CU Shop - Bookstore & Apparel is the go-to for ordering textbooks, grabbing school supplies, and scoring legit CU merch. There's even a tech store section with computers and accessories... one stop, zero excuses.

From the Wilson County newsletter, November 5, 2026

This week, The Great Escape has shelves full of indie exclusive vinyl, fresh new releases, and those back-catalog gems you swear you used to own. Since 1977, it's been the Mid-South spot to trade in or level up your stash with comics, games, movies, toys, and even stereo gear.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, September 30, 2026

Durable Supply Co is the local plug for paint markers and specialty pens, with Posca, Sakura, Sharpie, KRINK, Molotow, Montana, Dykem and more, from oil and water based to ultraviolet and high temperature picks.

From the Davidson County newsletter, October 29, 2026

” They also offer classes and conference supply lists, so you can learn, then immediately feed the obsession.

From the Davidson County newsletter, October 23, 2026

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Christian Publishers Outlet (Rivergate) is a locally-owned, full-service Christian bookstore stocking Bibles in major translations, devotionals, kids series favorites, music, DVDs, and church supplies.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, October 29, 2026

Jack's Guitarcheology specializes in vintage-to-modern guitars with character, from obscure Japanese and Korean models to Silvertone and Danelectro, plus repairs, restorations, parts, and quirky custom builds.

From the Lebanon newsletter, November 7, 2026

Huge, corporate chain selling electric, acoustic and bass guitars, amps and drums.