The best book, hobby & craft shops in Rutherford County

This week, need a new study Bible, a kiddo-friendly devotional, or the next Narnia fix?

From the Murfreesboro newsletter, October 5, 2026

The Spine Bookshop is an advocacy bookshop in downtown Smyrna that matches books to people, with hard to find and banned titles, indie and local authors, and a cozy hangout vibe. Check their packed events calendar this week and follow the yellow door to your new favorite shelf.

From the Smyrna newsletter, October 13, 2026

Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.

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 Smyrna newsletter, October 8, 2026

fm. This week, circle August 25 for the Heartsong book club and swap spicy recs with locals who speak fluent trope.

From the Smyrna newsletter, October 2, 2026

From last-minute reeds and care kits to solid instrument repairs, The Music Stop keeps Murfreesboro players in tune. Need a rental for school band or a refresher lesson? Get set up fast and keep it humming with their easy shop online stash.

From the Murfreesboro newsletter, October 21, 2026

From fresh strings and shiny drum kits to keyboards, brass and woodwinds, Concert Musical Supply has the gear, rentals, lessons, and on-site repairs to keep your music life humming this week. Wander their Acoustic Den and Drum Center, plug in, try a few riffs, leave feeling dangerously inspired.

From the Murfreesboro newsletter, September 29, 2026

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

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

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

If your happy place is a quiet corner with a good book and a crate of records to flip through, Crying Cat Books & Records has you covered. New and used finds, comfy nooks, and friendly folks make it the kind of neighborhood spot you pop into for five minutes then accidentally lose an hour.

From the Murfreesboro newsletter, October 14, 2026