Catering to folks on their way to and from the nightclubs on Beale Street, the crowded, eclectic little shop, Strange Cargo, carries gifts and souvenirs with an adult slant. This is a good place to buy humorous cards to send to friends at home. You can also find gag gift items here, as well as T-shirts with messages that might make some people blush. If you bring the kids, you might have some explaining to do.

Remaining much the same as it was when it opened in 1876, A. Schwab's , is the kind where farmers would have gone every six months to stock up on supplies. The sacks of flour and seed have been replaced with Elvis souvenirs and voodoo accessories, but the wooden floors still squeak under your feet, while the dusty tables hold size-72 overalls and an eclectic assortment of merchandise. Not always open in the evening when Beale Street is crowded, this store alone is worth a daytime visit.

This funky shop on Beale Street has all the CDs and cassettes by the great blues and jazz artists who made the Memphis music scene great, such as B.B King and Rufus Thomas. Memphis Music is also a good place to buy blues-related souvenirs, posters, T-shirts and more. Be sure to go all the way to the back of the store, where some great, unusual items can be found.

This buy, sell and trade store, located in a non-descript shopping center, features an unusually broad selection of reading materials. Unlike many second-hand bookshops, this one sells hardcovers as well as paperbacks. There's a good selection of classics, mystery/suspense novels, science fiction books and westerns. There is even an entire room in the back just for romance novels. There are some gems to be found here, including a few autographed copies, mostly by local authors. Paperbacks are sold for half of the cover price and may be returned for half of the purchase price in exhange for credit toward other books in stock.

One thing you can say for certain about this establishment is David, the owner, is outgoing and friendly. When he is not joking with the customers, he is serious about the jewelry. You will find a variety of stones in numerous settings for rings, earrings, bracelets and more. A small selection of estate jewelry is available in a wide range of prices. While you are there, be sure to see the minerals and fossils for sale along with cast iron banks. Custom work and ring resizing is available.

A broad selection of sports collectibles, along with other memorabilia, is available here. Non-sports related items include "Magic, The Gathering" cards, Sailor Moon and the popular Pokémon cards. Sports items include pro sports cards such as the traditional baseball cards, but also NASCAR, NFL Football, NBA Basketball and more along with home furnishings and decorations, and college sports memorabilia. You will find license plates, mugs, waste baskets, flags, hats shirts and other items with your favorite teams' logos.

This shop features traditional and specialty toys for children. You won't find Pokemon or Rugrats here. You will find wooden train sets, Raggedy Ann, finger puppets, stuffed animals, books, games and lots, lots more - all made of quality materials. Gift wrapping is always free at The Village Toymaker, your "one-stop birthday shop". If you are shopping and mall fare is not what you are after, this charming shop is just the ticket. The Collierville store is one of four Village Toymaker locations in the Memphis area. Y'all should come and visit them today!

Simple Pleasures Bath & Body offers you the best solutions to drive your blues away through their infinite array of lotions, body washes, bath salts, creams, gels and the like. Other than its own line of products, the store also offers a huge range of imported goods like soaps from Spain and Provence in France, Japanese colognes and massage oils. In addition, a variety of candles, aromatic and decorative, are also available. And just for your information, Oprah's favorite toiletries are also part of the products on offer here!

On a Whim a small gift shop does have a little of everything. You will find an assortment of antique-looking sunglasses and reading glasses, fine china by Spode and pottery. Religious items sit next to fanciful figurines. Food items suitable for gifts include smoked salmon, Mississippi Mud cookies and chocolate-covered buttery oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips. Garden accessories include stepping stones, ceramic animals, such as rabbits and turtles, thermometers and rain gauges. Children's pieces range from toys and decorative items to clothes and books. There is also a selection of stationery and writing accessories.

This is the kind of store antiques shopping enthusiasts will want to browse through leisurely. There is a lot of good stuff here. For the walls, there are prints, paintings and etchings. There is a nice selection of antique sideboards, which are filled with antique dishes. You will find vintage linens, tapestry pillows, candlesticks and larger boxes. Perhaps, most impressive, is the shop's inventory of fine antique silver and silver plates. Pieces include flatware, teapots, a child's tea service and monogrammed items. The store also offers a gift registry.