A Guide to Nashville’s Christmas Shopping and Markets This Holiday Season
Merry Christmas, ya’ll! Come visit Nashville during the holiday season, where the biscuits are warm, the weather is mild, the whiskey is flowing and the holiday markets are plentiful! Nashville may not become a traditional winter wonderland, but the city isn’t short on showcasing its Christmas spirit. Below, we’ve created a guide on ways to get merry this season, including the Christmas markets, the best neighborhoods for holiday shopping and festive activities to do in and around Nashville. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, get a jump on the holiday season with this holly jolly Christmas guide! Popular Nashville Holiday Markets Best Neighborhoods for Christmas Shopping Downtown Nashville The Gulch 12 South Shop Local: Supporting Nashville Makers and Businesses Things to Do in Nashville During the Christmas Season Nashville Holiday Parties Hassle-Free Shopping Experiences ‘Tis the Season! Popular Nashville Holiday Markets Nashville Christmas Village Although it may feel a bit naughty going to a Christmas market in November, the Nashville Christmas Village is the nicest way to get into the holiday spirit! With the Fairgrounds, merchants and booths decorated in red, green and white, this festive atmosphere will have you excited to begin Christmas shopping. This is the largest annual holiday market in Nashville, perfect for finding unique holiday gifts, one-of-a-kind decorations, and artisanal foods (that can’t be found in a big box store!). This market hosts 250 merchants and expects nearly 30,000 shoppers! The details: When: November 15-17, 2024 November 15, 2024 Fri 9:00am- 9:00pm November 16, 2024 Sat 9:00am- 6:00pm November 17, 2024 Sun 12:00pm- 6:00pm Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville Tickets are $15 online; tickets can be purchased at the door with a credit card Franklin Makers Market Spend a family-friendly afternoon with over 75 craft and artisan vendors, tasty treats (and a cocktail bar for mom and dad!). Visitors can shop for unique, handcrafted items like home goods, jewelry, art, clothing, and beauty products while supporting local makers and small businesses. The details: When: Sat Nov 16 11-3pm Where: Franklin, TN – Outside at the Lake at Westhaven Tickets: Free to attend and open to all-ages Look out for: Forever Company, Glitter and Toadstools, and Bethany Laura Home Holiday Bash Holiday Market At the Five Points in East Nashville, savor a holiday cocktail as you browse a curated collection of gifts from local artisans, join in a community tree lighting, snap the perfect group photo, cozy up by a campfire, enjoy live music, and more. The details: When: Thur. Dec. 5, 4pm – 9pm, Fri. Dec. 6, 4pm – 9pm, Sat. Dec. 7, 4pm – 9pm Where:1106 Woodland Street #4, Nashville Tickets: Free for all ages Look out for: Fairytales Bookstore, I Dream of Weenie and The Goodbuy Girls Porter Flea Holiday Market Featuring over 230 vendors and makers, the Porter Flea team carefully curates a diverse and exciting lineup of the region’s most creative crafters each year. The details: When: Friday, Dec 13th 6-9PM, Saturday, Dec 14th from 10AM-5PM Where: The Fairgrounds Nashville Tickets: Preview tickets go on sale Oct. 21. Holiday Market Series by Elevate Local Shops Support small businesses and discover unique gifts from local artisans at the Holiday Market Series at 6th & Peabody. The details: When: Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22, 11-4pm Where: 6th & Peabody, 423 6th Avenue South, Nashville Tickets: Free; just show up! Look out for: Yee-Haw Brewing Co. and Ole Smokey Distillery Leiper’s Fork ‘Almost World Famous’ Christmas Parade This quirky, small-town holiday event is held annually in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee (about 40 min. from downtown Nashville). Known for its unique and fun atmosphere, the parade features a mix of floats, classic cars, tractors, horses, and costumed participants, many with a humorous or whimsical twist. The parade celebrates the holiday season with a laid-back, country vibe, making it a beloved tradition in the Leiper’s Fork community. The details: When: Dec. 14 at 2pm Where: 4151 Old Hillsboro Rd, Franklin, TN, United States Tickets: Free Look out for: Laid-back, country Christmas vibes! Best Neighborhoods to Do Your Christmas Shopping in Nashville The Christmas spirit is alive in Nashville, with festive decor, thematic window dressings and country singers crooning about a White Christmas. We’ve broken down our favorite areas for Christmas shopping by neighborhood. Of course, we added some bonus Christmas content, as well as where to find some specialty holiday treats and pop-ups! Downtown Nashville Whether your Christmas list is full of family and friends, or you’re stuffing your own stocking, these downtown boutiques and gift shops are excellent for Christmas shopping in Nashville: Fifth + Broadway, Molly Green, Nash Collection, AllSaints, MODISTE, Sam’s Clothing & Shoes, Keep Shop, Free People, Hollie Rae Boutique, State & Liberty Clothing, Betty Boots, It’s A Nashville Thing, Ya’ll Looking for other festive things to do in Downtown Nashville? We’ve got some holly-jolly ideas: Cushion shopping with a “bike break” on Nashville Pedal Tavern; caroling encouraged, and we always love a crew that wears their ugly Christmas sweaters! We’ll stop at a couple of our partner bars with exclusive drink specials! Rent a cozy tent at Camp Bobby, Hotel Bobby’s winter pop-up Pop into the holiday-themed Hidden Bar at the Noelle Hotel Bust out your vibrato for a sing-along concert at the Ryman Auditorium Check out the seasonal, warm beverage menu at D’Andrews Heat up your tastebuds with some hot chicken from Hattie B’s Float down the Cumberland River on the Tennessee Christmas Midday Cruise or the Music City Christmas Evening Cruise View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bobby Hotel (@bobbyhotel) The Gulch This Nashville neighborhood has a bevy of trendy stores while showcasing local makers. Checking off names on your shopping list is a cinch thanks to these shops in the Gulch: e.Allen, Face Foundrie, Finnleys, Kittenish, Lucchese Boot Company, Parachute Home, Parish, Uncommon James and Winxy Lux Don’t be a Grinch in the Gulch; check out these other festive pop-ups and activities: The season calls
