For a gift that's a little out of the ordinary, select one of the many New Age items from this metaphysical shop. Purchase tarot cards, minerals, books, candles and Wiccan accoutrements. Aromatherapy candles and oils help create a relaxing atmosphere in your home, and the selection of New Age music and sounds on CD provide hours of serenity. Also, attend classes and workshops in meditation, transcendentalism and psychic abilities, scheduled throughout the week.
When you walk into most jewelry stores, the merchandise behind the glass is all they have to offer. At Brentwood Jewelry and Gifts, the fine gold, diamond, and gemstone jewelry on display is only the beginning. The master jewelers here create truly unique custom designs. You are only limited by your imagination and your cash.
Candy and peanuts, two American favorites, are in abundance at this little sweet shop. Located in Nashville's downtown Arcade, Peanut Shop satisfies the sweet tooth. Tins housing peanuts of all varieties make delicious gifts, as do popcorn and assorted nuts. Specialty items such as chocolate-covered peanuts and Jelly Belly brand jellybeans seduce the sweets lover in all of us. Pick up a bag of nuts and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this neighborhood candy store.
Whether you prefer saltwater or freshwater species, Emerald Bay Fish & Reptiles store has the fish, tanks and supplies to provide you with aquatic solace. The staff here has over 40 years of combined experience in developing and maintaining aquatic environments. If you are looking to turn your yard into an aquatic playground, ask about outdoor ponds, fully stocked with exotic fish. Looking for something with feathers or scales? Snakes, iguanas, and all types of exotic birds too are waiting for you.
Second Chances Consignment Boutique offers customers amazing savings on top of the line labels on ladies clothes, formal wear, shoes, handbags, jewelry and accessories. With the intention of offering Nashville natives an alternative to yard sales and large-scale secondhand shops, the staff at Second Chances emphasizes customer satisfaction and providing an enjoyable shopping experience for everyone who enters the store.
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.