Record Stores in Nashville, Tennessee

9 stores to explore

Inside Third Man Records with a bright yellow wall, counter space, merchandise, and turntables, creating a modern yet retro music store vibe.

This is the pilgrimage - part museum, part scene. Expect label deep cuts, listening stations, and a high-energy vibe on show days.

New releasesgarage/rockindiereissues+1
Exterior of Grimey's record store in Nashville, featuring a large mural of Paramore and Taylor Swift on the building and a sign that reads 'Grimey's New & Preloved Music & Books.'

Bright, organized, and dangerous for your wallet - constant turnover in new-arrivals and a strong local/Pacific Northwest style section.

Everything - new/used rockindiejazzsoul+3
Interior of The Great Escape record store with aisles of vinyl and signs for genres like rock, soul, reggae, and hip hop, with walls lined with posters.

A nostalgia bomb - records plus comics/toys/ephemera. Steady turnover and a treasure-hunt feel, especially in the 45s and soundtrack bins.

Classic rockmetalcountrysoundtracks+2
Exterior of The Groove record store in a small house with a front porch and colorful painted blocks featuring album art along the sidewalk.

Small, well-picked, and very East Nashville - quick flip with strong curation and local finds.

Indie/punkaltlocalselect used classics
Interior of McKay's bookstore and media store with massive rows of shelves filled with books, music, and records organized by category.

Bring time and a tote - rows of used vinyl with carts rolling out constantly. Best for staples and cheap, weird flyers.

Everything - LPs, CDs, books, games, movies
Interior of Phonoluxe Records with rows of vinyl organized by genre under a banner reading 'Vinyl Rules!' and album covers displayed on the wall.

Floor-to-ceiling used vinyl with fair grading and pricing - a 'grab a basket' kind of stop for used-first diggers.

Used rocksoulcountryjazz+2
Exterior of Vinyl Tap, a record shop and bar with the tagline 'Wax & Drafts' painted on the building, with outdoor seating and a black facade.

Exactly what it sounds like - taps and stacks. Easy hang even with non-vinyl friends; selection is tight and prices are friendly.

New/used rockpunk/indiejazzcountry+1
Person standing inside Daydream Records surrounded by vinyl bins, with neatly displayed records organized by genres like punk, metal, and reggae.

Light, plant-filled, and easy to hang in - strong staff-pick endcaps and a good stop for modern indie stacks and limited drops.

Indiedream-pop/shoegazemodern psychalt+2
Interior of Swaggie Records with vinyl displayed along the walls, bins in the center, and a glowing neon sign that reads 'Swaggie Records.'

Tight footprint and dialed curation - quality over quantity with staff who know the stories behind the records. Great for upgrading classics without condition roulette.

Jazzbluesclassic countryNashville session cuts+1