The best book, hobby & craft shops in Nashville

“Part bookstore, part bar, all community, The Raven Book Lounge pairs page-turners with cocktails, local talent, and themed bites. Pop in for a book club, author event, or even a private gathering, then join The Raven’s Nest rewards to keep the story going.”

From the Brentwood newsletter, September 4, 2026

“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, August 26, 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 Hendersonville newsletter, September 18, 2026

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

“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, September 1, 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, September 17, 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, August 10, 2026

“Swaggie Records Donelson brings the crate-digging joy closer to home this week, with new and used vinyl across rock, country, jazz, hip-hop, soul, reggae, and more, plus 7-inch 45s, cassettes, and The Vault for rarities. Perfect for refreshing your turntable diet or finally replacing that mysteriously scratched copy.”

From the Nashville newsletter, August 22, 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, September 3, 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 Hendersonville newsletter, August 19, 2026

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

“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, August 27, 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 Mount Juliet newsletter, September 10, 2026

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

From the Nashville newsletter, September 5, 2026

“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 Gallatin newsletter, August 14, 2026

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