Fulfilling the furry fantasy of every kid and kid at heart, the Build-A-Bear Workshop is a wildfire idea that spread across the country and now reaches the far ends of the globe. The USP carried through even in their Nashville outlet includes custom designing your teddy bear to suit both occasion and personality. Create one to help your little one tuck in or gift another for an extra special birthday or anniversary. The Build-A-Bear franchise also involves itself with a number of philanthropic causes from education to saving the environment tagging along its bright eyed clientele and their families. The outlet at the Opry Mills in Nashville also allows you to host a one-of-a-kind party for your tot guaranteed with a goody bag like no other. So make sure to stop by, if not for anything more than hugs and smiles.

As the name suggests American Eagle Outfitters has an excellent collection of Americanized clothing. A branded yet inexpensive unisex store, this place flaunts a vibrant variety of accessories, lingerie, shoes and clothing. Get a load of the most trendy and funkiest fashion clothing at this one of a kind store. Definitely a must visit for any fashion follower worth his salt.

With imaginative lodge-like displays and every sort of equipment for the avid outdoor enthusiast, this store truly earns the name Outdoor World. The Bass Pro Shop is divided into specialized centers for fishing, boating, camping, hunting, archery, gifts, golf, and apparel, and also includes an entire indoor-outdoor boat showroom. In the center of the store customers can step inside Uncle Buck's General Store or stop to enjoy a giant freshwater aquarium containing more than twenty different kinds of fish. The store also includes a knife sharpening center, an ammunition desk, an archery range, and a shooting arcade. For convenience, customers can pick up a store map detailing the 150,000 square feet showroom.

This gigantic shopping and entertainment facility called Opry Mills combines 200 stores, restaurants and event venues. You can shop the whole long day at specialty and discount vendors such as Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Bass Pro Outdoor World, Zales Diamond Outlet, Old Navy, Off 5th Saks 5th Avenue and Bath & Body Works. Your taste buds are in for a treat too, with a diverse food court and 10 full-service restaurants including Music City Buffet, Rain Forest Café, and Dickey's BBQ. You'll be entertained at every corner with Regal Cinema 20, IMAX Theater and live musical performances daily!

When you need divine inspiration, Bible Factory Outlet has volumes of it. This outlet is one of the largest suppliers of religious materials in the area. There are thousands of bibles and books written by today's top religious authors. The selection includes fiction, children's books and biographical works. Jewelry, inspirational gifts and greeting cards are also found. Churches and religious schools may purchase cases of bibles at a significant discount.

Betsey Johnson has been a pioneer in introducing new trends and patterns into the fashion world. Innovative designs and bold colors are the highlight of the apparel. Be it the summer or winter collection, it encompasses the mood of the season. Be it the chiffon mini dress or the evening dress, quality is never compromised. It also has an equally exquisite and wide range of accessories ranging from finger rings to trendy bags. Protect yourself from the sun with the classy sunglasses. Sling on the bag, spray on the mystic perfume and you are ready for the party.

A one-of-a-kind destination in Nashville, Coin Purse caters to antique-lovers and avid coin collectors. Visitors are treated to an astonishing set of antiquated coins and currencies, and silver and gold jewelry here. The stunningly clean store has a classy vibe in its spacious interiors, and the professional and well-informed staff complements to that quite effortlessly. You can also sell precious metals or jewelry here; the value of your piece will be determined systematically. Browse through the collection listed on the website and contact them to place an order.

Parnassus Books, situated in Greenbriar Village in the heart of the Green Hills shopping district, is the perfect alternative to the big-box, chain bookstore. Unique to the greater Nashville area, this shop is filled floor to ceiling with hand-picked titles from some of the best authors in fiction, non-fiction, children's literature, and the arts. The staff and owners are all friendly and helpful and, most importantly, knowledgeable about their inventory. Mindful of the current trend toward electronic books, everything available on the shelf at Parnassus is also available for purchase as an e-book. Every book-lover in Nashville should take time to experience the feel of this local shop.

Corzine & Co. has been providing customers in Nashville with an amazing selection of home decorating items new and antique since 1971. This established Green Hills treasure offers casual china, fine china, flatware, stemware and serving sets as well as antique silver and porcelain table pieces. Focused entirely around making the dining experience at home elegant and fashionable, Corzine & Co. emphasizes quality in their new and antique merchandise. In addition to their fine dining pieces, Corzine & Co. also offers a limited selection of high-quality rare estate jewelry. Corzine & Co. is a great place to go for elegant and unique wedding gifts or the perfect accent to your own dining table. -Lynn-nore Chittom

Hemline offers exquisite high fashion straight from the runways of Paris and New York. The selection is limited but up-to-the-minute in the fashion world. As the name suggests, designers inch skirts higher and lower with each fashion season, and Hemline keeps on top of what's in and what's out in the fashion scene. Hemline offers a full line of dresses, tops, skirts, and jeans and all manner of shoes and accessories. Customers at this elite shop are sure to be in style with anything they purchase at Hemline. - Lynn-nore Chittom