At the Secret Garden you'll find racks filled with high quality, reasonably priced children's clothing-ranging from size 10 for newborns and divided by gender for easier shopping. This shop is a great find for the bargain-conscious shopper. The store is quite large and also includes a huge selection of toys, decorative items, essentials, children's furniture, maternity clothes and local handcrafted accessories. Designed with parents in mind, the middle of the store includes an enclosed area for children to play while Mom or Dad shop. The staff and owner are friendly and helpful, and the store is clean and well maintained, with a spacious dressing room for trying on bargains.

Catering to die hard anglers since 1957, this small, privately owned shop provides the local fisherman with a variety of bait options, a place to pick up a fishing license, and the perfect spot to find out about fishing conditions all around Old Hickory Lake. As for bait, the store offers minnows, crickets, night crawlers and more, as well as a wide assortment of fishing flies, including some which are tied on site by owner Mark Hewgley. In addition to bait and fishing gear, the shop also includes a small selection of Black Powder hunting gear.

Before you head to the greens, check out this discount pro shop. From a Big Bertha driver to Nike soft-spike shoes, you will find everything you need to play like a pro on an amateur's budget. And even if your game is less than ready for the PGA tour, you can look like a pro with the latest in golf clothing and accessories. Let the staff custom fit a set of irons or sign up for a few lessons to correct that slice.

Satisfy your intellect and coffee cravings at this largest bookseller in Brentwood. Barnes & Noble, part of a national chain, offers a big selection of books, which are displayed in handsome oak shelves reminiscent of a university library. The Starbucks coffee shop in the middle of the store serves up fresh, hot cappuccino and espresso. Additionally, reading clubs and music lovers often meet here to discuss their latest reads or to listen to the music of local artists.

They may not write the checks, but they have a store to call their own. Dogs, cats, birds, snakes and all other types of pets are invited to bring their owners to Animal City, a store in Murfreesboro. Your pets will love spending the afternoon shopping for toys and tasty treats. The store boasts over 10,000 square feet of pet supplies, including food, clothes, toys, healthcare products and more.

Franklin is filled with buildings of historical significance. One of these structures is The Factory. This was the former home of the Dortch Stove Works, Magic Chef, and later the Jamison Bedding Company. A National Historic Landmark, it is now home to shopping and meeting spaces. Specialty shops such as art galleries, fashion boutiques and photographer's studios fill the storefronts inside. Meeting space is available in three areas, accommodating up to 5,000 people and perfect for a wedding or business conference.

This friendly Goodlettsville Antique Mall, located 14 miles north of the city, is a favorite among both local folks and visitors to the area. It features more than a dozen antique and craft stores in one location. You can easily spend half a day browsing through the wide variety of antique furnishings, home accessories, accent pieces and collectibles. Shoppers will appreciate the great selection combined with the convenience of one-stop 'antiquing'.

Paintball, a game in which paint-filled pellets are fired from rifles, is a popular sport in the area. Nashville Paintball Sports sells all the supplies you need to engage in a friendly battle. Pick up a new rifle, a case of paint pellets and safety goggles and hit the paintball course. The outdoor battlefield is open five days a week and allows for dozens of players at one time. Many corporations utilize paintball facilities for retreats and employee recreation.

REI, or Recreation Equipment Inc., sells the gear you need to hike, bike, camp or climb. Top-quality shoes, knives, rope, harnesses and more are on display and sold at reasonable prices. The staff can also assist you in planning the perfect outdoor adventure. From climbing the North Face to biking the Nathcez Trace, they will help you select the gear to get you there in safety and style.

This entertainment superstore called f.y.e. is a dream come true for those who love books, music, movies and electronic gizmos. Explore the music department and pick up the latest DC release. Shop for DVDs and VHS video movies, too. If reading is more your style, spend some time in the stacks. No matter what kind of music you love, it's here. No matter what kind of book you want to read, it's here. Any game, any software title you want, it's all here.