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Southern Thrift
Local secondhand scavengers love this thrift shop for its great deals. The prices are right—the average tag was $2 on our visit—which means it's easy to score a pile of quality used goods for pocket change.
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Curious Heart Emporium
Near the Tennessee State Fairgrounds (don't miss the flea market there on the fourth weekend of every month), this gift shop is a worthwhile destination not only because it has a seven-foot-tall spaceship on display in the front yard, but also for its ample selection of well-priced knickknacks.
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Katy K Designs Ranch Dressing
Part vintage store, part '50s kitsch shop, this winding bungalow encourages serious browsing. Wander around and discover sexy bandanna-print skirts by owner Katy K ($90), and belt buckles with hokey sayings like pig farmers bring home the bacon ($15).
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Phonoluxe Records
Locals favor this spot for its good prices (CDs can be had for $2 to $10) and broad array of genres (everything from ambient to zydeco). If you have a question, don't hesitate to ask any of the salespeople—all of whom have a frighteningly high level of music knowledge.
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Pre to Post Modern
A selection of vendors displays new and vintage furniture and decor items at this rambling shop. Highbrow Furniture offers mod chairs by the likes of Frank Gehry and Vernor Panton, while the Pre to Post Modern section carries Lucite bangle bracelets ($10) and the like.
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Greenhills, Hillsboro, and Belle Meade
Lucky's favorite stores in Nashville's Greenhills, Hillsboro, and Belle Meade!
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The Cotton Mill Collection
This upscale boutique attracts everyone from debutantes to big-time musicians in search of pretty printed dresses and great accessories. There's no shortage of frocks to choose from this season—dresses are the biggest draw here.
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Fire Finch
Homespun objects and accessories from around the globe are this home and garden boutique's specialty. Cracked-glass sushi place settings (starting at $2 for a soy sauce dish) arrive regularly from Japan, while majestic, glass stone-studded lanterns ($595) are shipped in from Morocco.
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Jamie Inc.
A local fashion institution, this sprawling shop is where Nashville women go to splurge on Prada shoes, Kate Spade bags, Catherine Malandrino tops, and Creed perfume, along with items from Balenciaga and about 150 other designers. Jamie opened an on-site minispa called Skin, which offers facials and microdermabrasion.
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Metropolitan Deluxe
This Southern home-goods chainlet caters to individuals looking to add the perfect vintage reproduction lamp or mod color-blocked pillow to their decor. The store's prices are on the affordable side, which makes a splurge on a set of Moroccan tea glasses ($8 each) or a sari-covered picture frame ($14) entirely acceptable.
