According to the website, "You'll never know what you'll find...not just another junk store...a…read morevery cool place with very cool things and where very cool people go." I stepped inside "cool" while visiting Nashville. I'm happy I did:) FIVE stars for the eclectic array of items offered; the metal lighted signs made & sold here; for longtime staffer Ron; & for the wonderfully vibrant blue-acccented old brick building that houses this business-- SEE EXTERIOR PICS. This fun mismash of creativity is open 7 days weekly from 10 AM until 5 PM. Here you'll find vinyl (albums & singles); posters; pipes ($15); magnets; weed bags; guitar cutting boards; old Playboys (thankfully still wrapped); vintage books; costume jewelry; T-shirts; baseball caps; porcelain skulls; vintage clothing (2nd floor); vintage furniture; metal signage; & the handmade lighted signs that Skip & Ron make, along w/ much more! SEE THE PIC of Ron working on a sign! Many area Nashville businesses purchase these interior signs for their own businesses. The ones on the walls of this shoppe range in price from approx $250 to $300-- SEE PICS. I walked out w/ a $3 mint condition 2020 lined cigar box (perfect for costume jewelry-- SEE PIC) & a $15 mid-century-look ashtray. I also exited w/ fascinating history that precludes this fun shoppe-- Ron, a former Dixieland musician, is an interesting guy! He appeared a little rough around the edges @ first, but before long he was talking & adding intrigue to COOL STUFF WEIRD THINGS. If you're looking for a nontraditional, interesting shoppe of This & That, you'll find it here. It's a cross between a souvenir shop & a vintage shop-- one w/ PLENTY OF FLARE!

Worst place I have been in...ever. My wife and I will never go back…read more Worst owner. He was narcissistic, rude, condescending and cruel to customers who simply asked about prices. Vile human being. First. Super dirty feel. Did not feel like the "store" which is filled with junk has ever been swept. All the items are either overpriced, tourist crap (t-shirts, cutting boards, trucker hats.) the book and record selection was absolutely pathetic. Still we wanted to support this business. I didn't dare say anything because of what happened next. I witnessed the most ugly customer service ever in any business we have ever been in. First, another customer, an elderly man asked about book prices, and the owner basically told the man that he was cheap for asking. Then all hell broke loose when another customer bought some items that were clearly labeled as one price (I checked,) and the owner switched up the price on that customer to try to get more money. The owner lied to the customers face and then he got hostile. The customer said they didn't want the item, because the price was clearly marked, and it's the only reason he wanted the item. The owner reacted like he was being attacked...then he started screaming at the top of his lungs, basically calling the customer a liar. Then the owner started yelling profanities and vulgar language at the customer. Basically saying that he was going to "SA" the customer. It was CRAZY! Then, condescendingly, the owner told the customer to put the items back where they got them, and the customer refused. The customer told the owner that he didn't appreciate being called a liar, and the price was clearly marked. After the owner shouted "f- you." Four or five times, the customer, who was on his way out and said "f-you too, you're a liar." That enraged the owner to the extent that he started screaming and every other word was the f-word. Then it was a shouting match, because the customer had enough of the abuse and verbal assault for no reason. All over the owner either mistaking or forgetting the right price. The customer's friend was there and helped the customer walk out as the man was basically calling him a bigoted slur that shocked even people walking by outside. I ran into the couple at the bookstore down the block (Rhino Books,) where they were calming down. They pointed out that, over the years, they have bought over $100 on books, records and souvenirs from that place. At Rhino, the man spent over $500 on books, so they had money to spend that day--the customer was a really nice person who drove two hours to visit the VA in Nashville, and he chose to go to that store to support local businesses. The owner had been screaming at a decorated war veteran who was disabled! The customer was in the right this time. When I left "Cruel Stuff," I saw that the customer was right about the price. I usually only write positive things if I can. I have nothing to positive to say about Cool Stuff and Weird Things, I would call it "Cruel stuff and rude things." This owner was absolutely rude and what he did and said was completely uncalled for--the way that owner treated his customers...and then screaming I waited two days to say anything. I debated about posting this. That customer wanted to help this business out, only to be screamed at, and it was a good thing that customer had his family member with him because that rude owner was about to get violent. I don't care if they sell full-sized, brand new Corvettes for $20, me and my wife will never set foot in this store for as long as I live. Zero stars. Shame on this owner for verbally assaulting customers simply because his store is poorly organized and he doesn't even know his own prices. It's a damned thrift store, and he is so delusional that he thinks people don't barter in thrift stores. That's what is normal.

This is a small collection of shops and restaurants/mixed-use development housed in a former…read morewarehouse and manufacturing center for kitchen equipment. It's quite aesthetic with bright lighting and wide, airy spaces. There's plenty of seating to enjoy food or the vibes. I got some boba and swung by Five Daughter's Bakery AKA the bakery with the 100-layered donut / cronut which takes three days to make. If I was hungrier I would have tried out of the restaurants. One point of confusion is the parking. It's technically free, but you have to register inside to get a voucher after scanning a QR code posted outside. The marketplace is not a particularly busy area unlike downtown, so I'm not sure why the marketplace has to make it so complex. I'm not sure there are many people parking and walking off...

My first visit to this food & shopping hall. I really like it. Because I'm intent on walking…read moreeverywhere, I walked here from Vanderbilt and that was probably a crazy idea seeing as I was literally the only person walking on Charlotte Avenue. Anyway, there's free parking buuuut I guess you have to jump through a few hoops to get it (there's literally nothing else around so why not just allow people to park and come in?) A good amount of stuff going on in here: you can find clothing (more on the conservativ/athleisure wear side of the spectrum), gifts, snacks, a salon, cycling classes, coffee, a Mediterranean food stand, an Italian restaurant and more. I feel like I've barely scratched the surface! While I didn't try any of the food options besides the gourmet popcorn place (which is surprisingly affordable for gourmet popcorn!) I loved the drinks I had at both Eat Bubbles (boba, matcha etc) and the irresistible Pont Neuf wine bar (both of which I'll review separately). And perhaps best of all: they have great seating areas throughout in which you can set up shop for working remotely, drinking your drinks, eating your snacks... so have at it!

UAL has great clothing, unique pieces, and some really good finds, but their return and exchange…read moreprocess is beyond frustrating. Honestly, if you shop online, you better be sure you're keeping what you buy because returning or exchanging something is unnecessarily difficult. Even though they state a 14-day return policy, you can't simply take your item back to the store--even if it's only been one day since pickup. You have to email, wait for approval, and sometimes make phone calls just to arrange a basic return or exchange. If it happens to be the weekend, good luck, because there's no one available to handle it. I love their merchandise, but the return process makes me think twice about ordering online again. Great clothes, terrible return and exchange experience.

Found a really cute, unique Ikat top here for $30 in their discounted rack. Most items more…read moreexpensive.

Absolutely the best thrift store in Nashville! Carefully curated, great prices…read more All volunteer labor; profits go to support St. Luke's Community Center.

Tried to go there. Arrived in parking lot a few minutes before they closed. They already had the…read moresign turned closed.

Lots of different stuff in here! Great selection of quality furniture (both new and used) and a…read morelarge selection of housewares. We bought a few cool pieces of jewelry. Amir is a sweetheart!! Will come back!

Friendly service that also helped me load up my new purchase (record player stand) to my car!!…read moreDefinitely will be returning for some more cool finds.

I needed to walk off my lunch. I did a search for the closest Five Below store and found this one…read more It's at Nashville West Shopping Center, which is more of a plaza than an enclosed mall. There was lots of parking. I went with a shaded parking spot a bit further way from the main entrance. Every day, except for my first day arriving in Nashville was hot, humid, and excessively muggy. This day was no different. I was looking forward to hibernating in an air-conditioned store. I like that most standalone Five Below stores have sidewalk chalk drawings. This one had a welcome message. It was cute. Some massive bottles of bubble solution greeted me. This year, I have adopted a love for blowing and making bubbles outdoors. I find it enjoyable, relaxing, and fun. Five Below's original business model was to offer items that were $5 and lower. Well, with inflation, things have changed a bit. It's still a cheap place to get decent items, but they can range in price from $30 and below, depending on what you are getting. The $30 applied to a record (vinyl) player. I love Five Below because it has Squishmallows at cheap prices. Roughly a year ago, each one was $5. They are now just shy of $6 each. The price is still pretty good for what you are getting. It seemed weird for me to get a Christmas penguin Squishmallows when it was 34°C outside before factoring the scary humidity. He was so cute that I couldn't resist. He's actually next to me as I type. I came here to check out the auxiliary cables to connect my new Grogu speaker to my phone. This place had a fancy set with different interchangeable tips. I didn't need that craziness! The phone accessories are cool here. I appreciate power banks, especially when I'm out and about as a tourist. It's great to charge your phone while you're having lunch or shopping. This store had many, including ones that were specifically for USB C devices. If you do like Hello Kitty, Pusheen, or Star Wars characters, this store has cool branded items. From decals and notebooks, you can find them at cheap prices. I liked a Grogu mug, but I have so many mugs that I passed on it. This store had a good selection of candy and snacks, too. I tend to get gum here. The price is right. I also ended up getting M&M's lip balm. It's chocolate-flavoured. The blue case drew me to it. There were also Oreo and Skittles one. I went to line up. It had steady business that day. The lineup luckily moved quickly. A friendly man helped cash me out. I used a credit card to pay for my items. The payment machine prompts you to answer a single question about your experience. One question. One answer. I like brief surveys. We wished each other a great day. I left happily with my purchases. I love this store so much. It's deadly when I'm at any Five Below because I can easily spend an hour browsing. It was the case here. Luckily, I had some self-control that I only got a handful of items. (285)

I accidentally left my phone on the counter while paying and walked out for no more than ten…read moreminutes to go to the book store and realized I left my phone and remembered I had left it on the counter of 5 below next to the card scanner . I went back to get it, it was not there. the cashier lady( the manager) looked everywhere behind the counter and said it was nowhere back there and i asked to talk to the guy that checked me out and they said he was on break. Then I walked outside because my friends had my location and it said was outside "15 minutes ago" and when we walked outside we saw the cashier guy and asked him if he saw my phone. He said no and walked back in the store immediately going to the back employee only area but when he was walking away I saw my phone in his pocket and his phone in his hand( the reason I know it was my phone is because my phone case has a little rubber thing covering the charger hole and I know for a fact not a lot of people have that + he had his phone in his hand and I could see my phone case). I told the cashier lady that I saw it in his pocket and she asked if I was sure. After that she went to go talk to him and he had took the phone out of his pocket and hid it somewhere else because the cashier lady said there was nothing in his pocket and the lady came back with no phone and I asked her if she could check the cameras to see if he took it and she went to the back again to go look and all of a sudden my phone popped up and she try to say I left it in the bathroom which I know was a lie because I was just on the phone with my boyfriend while I was in line to pay. I don't know if she try to cover up for him but that was my experience so if you go keep your valuables close.

When I u tell you this was the best meatball sandwich I've had... Baby, the service was quick, I…read morealso got some chicken breast and a skirt steak. The beef fat fried potatoes were INCREDIBLE. Kinda crowded, but it was a weekend and they have tables outside. With a try for sure. They also have organic wild caught fish and olive oils and such.

Absolute yes "Give me 15 of them right now" This place…read morescreams quality, great service and delicious food. It is a butcher shop that also has sandwich shop style offerings. Their kitchen is open for a limited amount of time so 1. Prepare for it to be busy 2. Check times before coming. Definitely worth the wait and they have plenty of seating outside. We ordered their chilli, Cuban and BLT and everything was absolutely delicious. Perfect place to get a way from a busy day at work with a delicious lunch.

The store is always clean and the staff is professional and friendly. I am happy to have the…read moreconvenience of a DG in the neighborhood.

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Target is expensive but sometimes they have good sales. Ross not as reasonable as it was. But it…read moreis convenient. Like the book store. And 5 below they should change the name store items are 20"00$

Shopping at it's best. I love this shopping location because there is everything for anybody. I…read morelove all the store choices and the parking lot is very large. All the stores are very large so there is plenty of room to move around and not be too crowded. I try to shop at this location as much as possible. It is the closest to my home if I cut through the neighborhoods off Hillmont or Woodmont...and I love the larger homes, they are so beautiful. Some of my favorites stores are located in this plaza and there are some really good restaurant choices for you. I also want to check out the bowling alley over there, I haven't been there yet...can't wait to try it out.. I love this shopping center and it is located near a historical site, the two story log cabin that belonged to the Robertson family that started Nashville. A great site to check out and there is a little park to eat a picnic lunch..enjoy!!!

Absolutely incredible selection and something for everyone! I found a rate set of children's books…read more My oldest found some great history books. The person working was so informative and helpful. He gave us a lunch recommendation which I'll be reviewing next. We appreciate it very much.

Books on books on books on books! So many books to browse through and the vibes are amazing. I…read morecouldn't stop taking pictures because this place was just a gorgeous book store! Worker was very friendly and they had a cat roaming around so cute. Books ranged from cheap to very expensive. From resell to collectors -- there was a book for any type of vibe!