This large warehouse-style antique mall includes an eclectic mix of vintage pieces organized by individual vendor. The shop offers a wide selection of antique furniture, glassware, dolls, linens, and collectibles. A number of vendors also offer a better-than-average selection of antiquarian books. The prices are competitive for this style of antique shop and the service is helpful and friendly. The store also features a half-price selection in a small adjoining room near the back of the store. This antique mall is a terrific first stop in the 8th Avenue Antiquing District of Nashville.

This open and spacious store offers a beautiful selection of antique bud vases, silverware, china, and glassware. It also includes a large adjacent room filled with beautifully crafted period furniture. In addition to antiques, the shop also includes a very select collection of high-quality, even handmade, gently used infant and children's clothing ranging from newborn to size five. The children's room also includes some used and vintage storybooks, dolls and toys. The store owner is pleasant and welcoming and, obviously, takes great care in her purchasing decisions. The children's room makes this a particularly special shop.

Jalan-Jalan antique store is the place to be if you're a collector and looking for unusual goods and accessories. From Japanese to colonial styled beds, carved doors, tables and lamps, one will find the oldest original furnishings here. Do check out the ethnic puppets and baskets which are not only unique but have a distinctive history of their origin. Apart from these goods, the Indonesian colorful textiles are hard to miss. Come here to find merchandise with an old-world charm and don't be surprised if you leave with an item which belongs to royalty way back in time.

For a truly distinctive gift or home accessory, check out the wide selection at Stitchin' Post. Needlework designs like cross-stitch and needlepoint are a small part of the custom designs you will find in this comfortable showroom. Themed pieces, such as Christmas and local history, are very popular, and even your favorite sports teams are commemorated with needle and thread. Framed art and prints of all types and sizes line the walls and make great gifts.

When it comes to bird watching, lots of people travel great distances to catch a glimpse of exotic birds, while others try to attract different species to their backyards. Wild Birds Unlimited caters to the home enthusiast. Carrying a large supply of bird watching tools, you can choose from feeders and birdhouses designed to attract specific species to your home. Select specialty seed and foods, that will both nourish and entice birds into your own private viewing area.

For nearly a decade, Beaded Bungalow has been crafting beautiful beaded embroidery and jewelry. These expert artisans now provide the materials they use to the general public. They also offer workshops to help you become an expert beader. Some of the more popular beads offered are German glass, Japanese water pearls and Mediterranean coral. Call for information on upcoming workshops.

General Nutrition Center specializes in promoting better health with vitamins and supplements. Complex multivitamins, herbal remedies and hard-to-find dietary supplements are specially formulated by GNC scientists and sold through this retail outlet. In addition to its own line of health-related items, the store also carries a large selection of brand-name vitamins and minerals. Workout and exercise enhancement formulas, such as protein drinks and weight-gainer formulas, are popular products, and a number of health-related books are available as well.

Swimming pools and whirlpool spas are just the thing to make your home more comfortable. Pool and Spa Depot, an Antioch showroom offers a hassle-free approach to selecting the pool or spa that's right for you. Their selection is also the best in the region. The store also offers a wide range of items for home leisure, including billiard tables, tanning beds and gazebos.

If you're a bookworm, you owe it to yourself to slither into this outstanding bookshop. It offers new and used books as well as titles that are hard to find or out of print. From fiction to legal issues, spiritual experiences to humor, the shop covers all topics, and at deep discounts. The shop rents and sells audio books and sells small gift items as well. Several reading groups meet here regularly.

Hickory Hollow Mall is where Nashville comes to shop. For almost 20 years shopaholics have taken advantage of the 200 stores and the million square feet of retail space at the Hickory Hollow Mall. Dillard's, Proffit's and Sears make their homes here, as do dozens of specialty stores like The Gap, Structure, Electronics Boutique and Natural Wonders. Restaurants, from food court to full service, provide nourishment to shoppers weary from a hard day spending money.