With stores such as Talbots, Coldwater Creek, Ann Taylor Loft, Victoria's Secret, Bath & Body Works, Cache, Gymboree, Justice for Kids, this outdoor mall offers customers all the best shopping in a very appealing setting. The streets are lined with sidewalks and streetlamps and the center square includes a grassy lawn, park benches, a kid-friendly fountain, and a complete sound system which offers a musical backdrop for shoppers. A few restaurants, a local ice cream parlor, a Barnes and Noble and a Regal Cinema Multiplex compliment the shops and offer more options for guests to this outdoor shopping experience. Located just northeast of Nashville, this shopping area will become the epicenter of a new development plan called Indian Lake Village.

Scarlett Begonia is filled with unique South American designs, décor and accessories. Located in Nashville's West End, the shop is owned and operated by Jack and Kyle Elias and their children. In business since 1981, the couple do all of their own buying and display. Items available at Scarlett Begonia include a wide range of natural fiber garments for women, handcrafted women's sweaters from Bolivia, shawls, South American jewelry and a huge selection of decorative items including hand-carved gourds. Scarlett Begonia is the perfect place to find a stand-out skirt or an interesting conversation piece with a South American story. -Lynn-nore Chittom

K&S World Market offers a huge selection of international ingredients particularly for Asian and Mexican cooking including packaged foods, sauces, condiments and other hard-to-find items. The fresh produce section is enormous and includes a wide variety of mushrooms, leafy vegetables and roots. The fish market is the largest of its kind in the region, and despite the overpowering smell, the fish are quite fresh. The meat section offers a plethora of unusual cuts specifically designed for certain exotic dishes. K&S World Market also offers a small selection of cooking tools and home essentials. The prices at the market are extraordinary and make international cooking an affordable option. - Lynn-nore Chittom

This upscale unisex denim boutique has a whole lot to offer to its fashion conscious regulars. They have a plethora of classic and contemporary brands to choose from, like Ya Ya, Catherine, Malandrino, Blue Cult and Foley. The store also stocks an array of trendy tops, jackets and sweaters to go with the all time favorite denim wear. Casual, comfortable style is the hallmark of the apparel purchased here and all this with a promise of exceptional quality and good customer service.

An unlimited amount of creativity has made this local progressive store a hot-spot for art lovers. The goods at A Thousand Faces run the gamut from contemporary art, colorful accessories, aesthetic jewelry, charming furniture, to handmade cards and more. Even a single piece of these handmade goodies can transform the look of your interiors and make it a whole new world to live in. A unique gift for a loved one is bound to be cherished. So if you have a creative edge to you and an appreciation for local craftsmanship, this store is ideal. Each item is original and one of a kind, so hurry!

Specializing in gear and apparel for runners, this athletic store has been outfitting local sports enthusiasts for more than two decades. Baseball, basketball, football, weightlifting and circuit-training enthusiasts will find the gear they need at The Athlete's House. Pick up a set of free weights or a catcher's mitt. Buy a new tennis racket or a pair of running shoes. Whatever your sport, you can find well-known brands and a big selection at reasonable prices.

When you're ready to buy a new DVD player or home stereo system, save yourself time and money by shopping at Hifi Buys. Televisions, VCR's, computers, telephones and more are deeply discounted here. Everything an electronics guru or computer geek could dream of is on display and on sale. You can browse through the wide selection of high-tech gadgets in the store or shop online. Rest assured you're getting the best price.

Bookman Rare and Used Books is a great place to spend an afternoon. Thousands of used and rare books are piled high on the shelves. The store specializes in first-edition pressings and out-of-print titles. The shop's owners share your love for books; in fact, the store began as an opportunity for them to sell some of the books in their massive collection. Patrons who enjoy discussing books and chatting about authors will appreciate the shopkeepers' passion for literature.

Once a pleasure reserved for the ultra-wealthy, a tailored suit custom fit for you may be more affordable than you think. Leaving nothing to chance, the tailors at J. Michaels Clothiers design the perfect look based on your preferences, measurements and budget. Fine shoes from Cole Haan, Johnston and Murphy, and others extend the well-dressed ethic to your feet, and cuff links, belts and other accessories pull the entire look together.

With exclusive designs from Nancy Issler and Regalia, Arzelle's store has made a name for itself as the leader in bridal and formal wear for women. Brides will appreciate the extensive selection of gowns and bridesmaids' dresses, while mothers of the bride appreciate the prices. Stop looking through magazines and mail order catalogs, and step inside "Nashville's Bridal Tradition," where New York's newest fashions are on display and deeply discounted.