Best Bookstores in Nashville (By a Local)
Nashville is more known for its music scene than its literary scene. In 2011, most of Nashville’s bookstores closed, and it seemed like Nashville would be left without any bookstores…until author Ann Patchett and her business partner Karen Hayes opened Parnassus Books. In the years since then, more independent bookstores have opened up in the city, and today there are plenty of great choices for book lovers in the city.
As one of the book lovers living in Nashville, I have lots of opinions when it comes to bookstores. I haven’t made it to all of the bookstores in Nashville quite yet because it turns out that having a baby means it’s a bit more difficult to go places, but I can tell you about my favorite bookstores I’ve been to so far.
The Bookshop
The Bookshop is an adorable little bookstore in East Nashville. While the store is small, the selection of books is curated so well. It’s always dangerous for me to go inside because I’m going to find books I’ve never even heard of that I want as soon as I see them.
If you enjoy discovering new books, The Bookshop is definitely the place to go. Their Lit Clique is a monthly…