DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse

Popped in to see what new styles were available. Everyone is always so friendly and welcoming…read more Pricey items, yet great quality. How many stores offer you a drink as you shop with a Tecovas beer coozie to take along with you? An added bonus for sure!

My husband and I have definitely become regulars at Tecovas on Broadway in Nashville... and we're…read morenot mad about it. We seriously love this store. The staff is always super friendly and welcoming (bonus for +21: they hand you a beer while you shop, which just feels very Nashville). It makes the whole experience fun. Most of the time we go in thinking we know exactly which pair we want after stalking the website, but trying them on in person is a must. Sometimes the pair you didn't expect ends up being the one. And my favorite part? The boot branding in store. Such a cool personal touch. Since moving to Nashville almost two years ago, I may or may not have built a small Tecovas collection. No regrets. Just a heads up: because it's right in the middle of Broadway, it gets busy. We've learned to go on weekday evenings. I'd skip summer and weekends unless you're okay with waiting in line. Great boots, great vibe, great people. We'll definitely keep coming back.

10/18/24 FYI. Getting me some new boots!

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ROOTED

Terrible customer service.. I would even say it's non existent. Wouldn't shop here again. Made a…read morepurchase and THEY shipped it to the wrong address. Item was returned to shipper. Tried getting in contact with them through any avenue I could find because of course they don't have a phone number and had zero luck. Got my money back through my bank and took my business elsewhere.

Shoes came fairly quick considering I live in California. Exactly what I was looking for. Best…read moreprice on the shoes I wanted. Butler also wrote an appreciation note on the packing slip. I'll be shopping here again. Thanks

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French's Shoes and Boots

Locally owned & operated

Never in a million years would I have guessed that I would pick up a pair of boots. Came into…read moreFrench's and checked things out. Very organized place with a big boot selection. Very reasonably priced!! No or very little mark-up. Plenty of sizes to choose from which really impressed me. Staff was very friendly and helpful if you wanted their help. No pressure from them to buy anything. Tried on a bunch and settled on one.

Date of visit: March 15, 2025…read more I popped in here while downtown looking for some souvenirs and gifts for those that I left back home. Souvenir items are in the front, with the shoes and boots further back from the street. This is a clever way to pull folks in with the knickknacks and then get them into some new boots! I did find a couple things here but you really have to look at the items closely as some items are not a very good value, though I did find a shot glass that had "Nashville" on it at a fair price. Staff was not overly friendly, but checkout was efficient, which I always appreciate.

Grey Cowgirl Boots

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7/2026

Nike by Downtown Nashville

3.2

(6 reviews)

Smaller store than what we are use to in the DMV but clean and bright. As usual, Nike is a popular…read morebrand that comes with that popular price. I am sure if we did not have to take it back on the plane, it would have been "SOLD"!

Jonnny was amazing! He helped my mom find a new pair of trendy shoes. He painstaking we back and…read moreforth to hunt for the perfect shoes for her. She left seen and empowered! 50/10 experience! Thank you Johnny.

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Fifth + Broadway

Great place to hang out before exploring lower Broadway. Very clean and the retailers are so…read morefriendly.

Fifth Plus Broadway is a mixed use development that has revigerated Broadway west of Rep. John…read moreLewis Way. What had prior to 2021 been the abandoned Nashville Convention Center is now a modern mixed use development that has brought life into Broadway west of the "Honkey Tonk Highway" stretch. It features a shopping mall, Assembly Food Hall, a retail scape fronting Broadway, The Place at Fifth, the National Museum of African American Music, and the towering landmark 501 Commerce Street Building. It has brought an Apple Store, Sephora, Shake Shack, Hattie B's, Prince's Chicken, and more to Broadway. On my vacation, I had caught it's act several times. The one sight that always stood out was the consistent long line to Hattie B's. My visits here included Assembly Food Hall, Prince's Fried Chicken, the Twelve Thirty Club, visit the Apple Store, and walk around. My impression was that the stores and restaurants are reasonably priced. Although the restaurants and stores provide decent value, to me the greatest value here was the photo opportunities. The focal point of the development, the L-shaped mall which bridges Broadway with Rep. John Lewis Way gives the gift of a prime photo spot for the 1) Ryman Auditorium where the original Grand Ol Opry performed and 2) Bridgestone Arena. The restaurants, especially in the Assembly Hall provide an opportunity to photograph food. I recommend the Assembly Food Hall Bridge to photograp the historic Ryman Auditorium. Additionally , I learned that if I stood on Broadway by the Bridgestone Arena, that Fifth Plus Broadway made a dynamic photo showing modern and historic Broadway, with the modern Fifth Plus Broadway architecture including towers contrasting with the historic Honkey Tonk Highway streetscape. As far as safety, I felt safe. The one annoyance that I saw were street hustlers at the Rep. John Lewis Way entrance aggressively bothering passer-by. During all of my visits here it was busy. There is a safety in numbers. On the subject of safety, the hot and humid summers need to be taken into account. On a few occasions we had escaped the excruciating heat in the air conditioned Assembly Food Hall for a couple of hours. I rate Fifth Plus Broadway "Four Stars." It is doing a remarkable job extending the lively Broadway restaurant and entertainment scene beyond the western edge of the Honkey Tonk Highway.

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Blush Boutique

Locally owned & operated

Came in for a pair of shoes, left with everything but shoes. This store sells woman owned products…read moreand everything is so cute, hilarious and you must buy. They have a deal of 5 for $20 or $4.99 each. I am pretty sure I picked up 100 stickers and I had to walk away from so many. Then I continued to walk around the store and had to ensure I walked out without spending $300. The customer service rep was so nice! All three of them were.

Hit or miss with the quality and sizing here. The return policy is a huge inconvenience because…read moreit's easier to return something from a China right now as the store does not issue refunds just exchanges. If you're traveling through town, it's basically impossible to get your money back. I've been trying to find another piece to replace one item I bought that needed ho being way too short. I'm not one to wear things that show half of my butt. For the price point, I expected better quality items. I really like this store and would like to support local but I will not be coming back. The last dress I bought was so cute and transparent. I don't expect that from a dress that costs $80. They said use shape wear and it'll work but it made me look like I have rolls. When I tried to return this, the receipt was somehow lost so they would not take the dress back. Within 7 days, they were evidently unable to pull the purchase from my account. I keep running into issues with the sizing and selection of clothes so haven't been able to find anything that worked to return on previous purchase. The other top I bought for $60 has shrunk after one wash and no longer fits. So many items are way too cropped or transparent. I think the quality here has gone way down. I also purchased a denim skirt with shorts under thinking the shorts would help with the length of the skirt. Because of the return policy, I don't have the option to dispute the transaction from my credit card since I've had to use store credit.

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Nike

3.5

(4 reviews)

We stopped by here while down near Broadway just to check out some gear and escape the heat for…read morefew. This store is very clean and the staff are friendly and helpful. I was slightly disappointed with their selection though. There wasn't much in the way of basketball shorts. Most of the shorts and clothing they had were all running focused. My wife really liked their selection of yoga pants and bike shorts. Not going to lie, I was kind of jealous seeing all the clothing options they had on her side. It made the men's section feel empty as there are even women's clothing on the men's side of the store. We'll definitely be back and I'm hoping there is a better selection next time.

All things, Nike!…read more The Nike store is one of the best places to find the Nike gear you've been looking for. New releases, as well as sometimes hard to find drops can be in stock. The layout of the store is open, bright and clean. The service is friendly ... Mike is a shoe expert, very knowledgeable. Nike is going to be priced at the going rate and nothing really discounted because it's new.

This is what bad customer service looks like. 20-30 customers in the store and every sales associate behind the counter.

Inside

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Mens

Ariat

4.1

(17 reviews)

Love coming to Ariat and the experience I received from the employees when I was getting my hat In…read moreNashville and I'm so glad I did it in Tennessee! There's plenty of hats to choose from , and I was able to customize my hat and get it branded ! The hat was a little expensive but worth it ! For the value that you get !

I went with my mom to pick out cowboy boots for her and our sales associate, Brooke, went the extra…read moremile to help her try on multiple styles and hunt for sizes, even offering to bring over a pair from the warehouse for us. Not to mention the styles were so cute! Will definitely come back here again.

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Lucchese

Had a similar experience to most of the reviews here. Entered the store and received no greeting…read morenor any assistance. About 6 employees in the store, most of which were huddled together watching videos on their phone, gossiping, and ignoring everyone. Literally two other customers in the whole store. I came in to purchase boots for my wife but after 10 minutes of no help and seeming like I was a bother for wanting to purchase something I left empty handed. Boots are nice but definitely not nice enough to endure such poor customer service. I don't understand their business model as anyone who can afford to shop there expects a minimal level of customer service and will happily spend their money elsewhere. Instead you get a bunch of lazy and snobbish employees who couldn't themselves afford a pair of Lucchese boots yet treat customers beneath them. Based on the number of reviews RE the poor customer service, it seems like a deliberate top down strategy and a serious managerial problem. I would avoid this location at all costs.

I have been in here multiple times when we have traveled to Nashville and I have had great…read moreexperiences every time. Recently I wanted to purchase some new shirts. Jennifer helped me and I was very satisfied when I left! I would give it 5 stars if it was a little cooler in the store lol.

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Boot Country

A hidden gem and must boot store to shop in Nashville. The buy 1 get 2 free deal is a eye catcher…read morefor tourists to stop in and shop The shelves are stocked up with a variety of boots for everyone. These boots were made for walking. I loved that there were so many different styles and colors to choose. Friendly and helpful staff.

Wowy wow after living in Nashville for a few months, I finally gave in to this store when my friend…read morewas in town. We tried on several pairs, and ended up getting the buy 1 get 2 free deal. Thank you to the staff who were attending to the hustle and bustle of everyone passing through! So excited to show off my new boots!

Cowboy boots!

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Nashville Flea Market

My husband and I like to come and walk around each month if we have time. The booths are pretty…read moremuch the same monthly, and November of 2025 it seems kinda unattended. Maybe they should advertise more?! The addition of a few food and beverage trucks is nice . Selection and value of goods is as expected at a flea market. Come look around- they may have just what you are looking for g for! Parking is $10 but if you live within walking distance it's free.

Happens once a month. Easy parking. Cheap items…read more Really depends on what you are looking for, but there are some great vendors with some unique items. Me personally... I collect vintage Christmas ornaments (old school satin pushpin style), and there is an amazing vendor at the flea who stocks them in spades! I almost don't want to share that as I want to keep that secret to myself so I can get my favorites every time. She is so kind and even let me dig through her back stock for ones not on display yet. Next month is the Christmas flea and y'all know I'll be back! Check it out.

The cool new sculpture at the entrance

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East Nashville Antiques & Vintage

4.3

(20 reviews)

10.0 mi

One of my favorite antique malls in Nashville! There are so many different vendors. I almost never…read moreleave empty-handed! I've been coming here for years and it's always worth the visit. It's well organized and packed with a variety of clothing, jewelry, mid-century furniture, vinyl, home decor, and so much more. Plan to spend at least an hour browsing!! There's something for everyone. I always end up finding something I never knew I needed. While some booths can be a bit expensive, the pricing varies by vendor, so there are still plenty of great deals! Bonus: the parking is free!

This antique shop is clean and what I loved the most is how everything had a place…read more This was probably the neatest antique shop. The merchandise was somewhat categorized with like items in its designated area. If you're looking for some vintage like trucker hats, musical instruments (guitars), vinyls or record players, they have plenty to choose from. You definitely need to have a good hour plus to spare to look at everything. Some of the items were priced a little higher than I would have expected.

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Cool Stuff Weird Things

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.

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Joshua W.

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15 years ago

Perspective: Men's Bargain Shopper I have been a fan of the Designer Shoe Warehouse for years. As with any rack retail shop you have to keep in mind that rotating stock and price linked to the regional buyers preference can make every trip a different experience. We have been in a few times now and the men's stock has remained underwhelming. New stock, for men, at only 1/4 of store does not take long. The clearance is even more disappointing at only a few racks. That said, it should follow, and does that the women's selection, both new and clearance is impressive. The disparity is common in many locations, yet rarely this pronounced. Store is clean and well organized. The restrooms are as good quality as you will likely find in a discount retailer. The water fountain a nice plus. If my wife, rather than I, is handing out stars then the rating is bumped to 4. read more

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Had a similar experience to most of the reviews here. Entered the store and received no greeting…read morenor any assistance. About 6 employees in the store, most of which were huddled together watching videos on their phone, gossiping, and ignoring everyone. Literally two other customers in the whole store. I came in to purchase boots for my wife but after 10 minutes of no help and seeming like I was a bother for wanting to purchase something I left empty handed. Boots are nice but definitely not nice enough to endure such poor customer service. I don't understand their business model as anyone who can afford to shop there expects a minimal level of customer service and will happily spend their money elsewhere. Instead you get a bunch of lazy and snobbish employees who couldn't themselves afford a pair of Lucchese boots yet treat customers beneath them. Based on the number of reviews RE the poor customer service, it seems like a deliberate top down strategy and a serious managerial problem. I would avoid this location at all costs.

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