Best Shopping Malls in Nashville Area

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Isaac777 used under CC BY-SA 3.0. If you are seeking a unique shopping experience, The Arcade Nashville can offer you something different from the traditional malls. A part of the Nashville Art Walk’s History and Architecture Tour, this particular place is in a vibrant arts community at the center of Music City."

"After more than a century, Nashville’s first enclosed shopping center is still a popular attraction. The Arcade was created in 1902 with the enclosure of the former Overton Alley. Featuring identical Palladian entrances, the Arcade is located between Fourth and Fifth avenues north of Broadway."

"This arcade is actually a two-story covered mall modeled after a shopping center in Milan. It was the first covered shopping center in Nashville. Browse among its nearly 20 shops and restaurants on the first floor, and galleries and art businesses on the second level."

"The Shoppes on Fatherland best resemble a charming mini-mall of locally owned stores that includes a cheesemonger, home and beauty, and bakeries. The district has exploded over the past couple years, with many business owners setting up their first brick-and-mortar locations along Fatherland Avenue, and the East Nashville neighborhood has become a destination for hipsters and musicians—who are, often, one and the same, so don’t be surprised if you see a familiar face you can’t quite place."

"Fatherland District features unique small retail businesses. They support local businesses and discover things that aren’t available anyplace else. Shopping, dining, and entertainment choices for the entire family are available at Fatherland District."

"Opry Mills is an S&P 100 corporation and a global leader in the ownership of outstanding shopping, eating, entertainment, and mixed-use venues (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Every day, their locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serve as community gathering spaces for millions of people, generating billions in revenue. Simon is more than just a retailer; it’s a firm that creates experiences, destinations, and gathering places where people can share the excitement of discovery via shopping, dining, and entertainment."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ichabod used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Opry Mills is known as Tennessee’s largest outlet. Located between I-40 and I-65 on Briley Parkway, you can get there from downtown Nashville or Nashville International Airport."

"If you feel the same by the end of this Nashville 4 day itinerary, you can head over to Opry Mills and do some shopping instead. Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage is an option for the Nashville Sightseeing Pass."

"When it comes to a Class A spot for shopping, Crossings Shopping Center is one of the best options in Nashville. Located in a densely populated residential area with easy access to I-40, this place has a Publix grocery store, plus many other retailers and restaurants. From this mall, you can arrive at Nashville International Airport in less than 10 minutes, giving you an entertaining way to spend your day before or after taking a flight."

"Nashville Public Library, Southeast Branch, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy., Antioch, TN 37013Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Open: May through October More info: crossingsnashville.wixsite.com. In Antioch, folks gather at Farmers Market at the Crossings for fresh, local produce and artisan crafts that are all handmade or homegrown in the Middle Tennessee area."

"Built in 1990 and renewed in 2015, One Bellevue Place is more than a regional shopping mall. It is also a multi-use community that features retail stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, residential units, medical offices, and luxury hotels such as Hilton and Marriott chains. It is an all-in-one place you can definitely enjoy with your family."

"Belle Meade Plaza Shopping Center is a classic one-stop shop where you can find a bit of everything. From coffee shops to groceries, this shopping center is a great option for your daily needs. You can pass by after spending a day exploring Music City to do some groceries or eat in a nice restaurant."

"Nashville West Shopping Center is one of the hot spots in Music City. Anchored by favorite brands such as Costco, Best Buy, Ross, Marshall’s, and Staples, the complex features major department stores and specialty retailers, lots of parking, casual eateries with a wide variety of restaurants, and even a playground. Once you stop by, it can be hard to leave empty-handed."

"The Nashville West playground is located on the East end of the Nashville West shopping center and has a great play structure and several Nashville guitar sculptures that are fun to explore with kids. It’s a great reward after a day of errands/shopping or also worth a visit to the park to run around."

"With architecture modeled after a traditional Roman Basilica, the Cathedral of the Incarnation is the third Catholic cathedral constructed in Nashville. The primary architect for the building was Fred Asmus, and construction began in 1910 under the direction of Bishop Thomas Sebastian Byrne—Saint Martin’s on the Hill in Rome inspired the design. Construction of the building finished in 1914, and the church has since undergone two major renovations."

"Construction on the Cathedral of the Incarnation began in 1907 and was completed in 1914. With Italianate architecture, the church resembles a Roman basilica. Nashville architect Fred Asmus worked with Bishop Byrne to design the church, which is modeled after Saint Martin’s on the Hill, one of the most famous churches in Rome."

"The first was Holy Rosary Cathedral, which is now the site of the Tennessee State Capitol. The second was Saint Mary’s Cathedral, which is located downtown on the corner of 5th and Church Street. The third Catholic cathedral in Nashville, Cathedral of the Incarnation, was dedicated in 1914."

"The Farm in the City is located close to downtown Nashville, Tennessee and is a community garden created in by the Metro Development and Housing Agency in 2010. The garden was established on vacant land situated adjacent to the city’s J. Henry Hale Apartments."

"The Second Fiddle is one of the classic Lower Broadway honky tonks. Country music memorabilia lines the walls, the vibe is more laid back than the big bars owned by country stars, and the giant fiddles above the bar make for a great snap. Plus, it’s low-key haunted."