When I was in the horsetail hair (bow hair) trade, I had a regular, almost weekly chat with the…read morefolks at Nashville Violins. They are considered the best violin shop in the area, and service all of the top fiddlers we know and love including Sam Bush, Stuart Duncan and so on. They've always been super kind to me and I've heard nothing but stellar feedback from my clients.

I made an offer via Reverb on a Glasser carbon fiber violin from Nashville Violins, and received a…read morecounteroffer from Dave, the owner, which included $25 for shipping. We came to an agreement and I paid for the instrument on 6/25/18. It was shipped the same day from Nashville via USPS. Unfortunately, for me, the item was shipped USPS Parcel Select (the cheapest and slowest method of delivery). The violin sat in the Nashville USPS distribution center for several days, and then moved onto the USPS distribution center in Memphis for another day. All total, the violin spent three days in Tennessee before it moved on. I contacted Nashville Violins via Reverb's messaging service on June 28, 2018, concerned that it was now three days and the violin had not left Tennessee. Had I known that the store intended to ship the item via Parcel Select (which is what USPS calls their Parcel Post service now) I would never have made the purchase. Twenty-four hours later on the 29th, Dave, the shop owner contacted me via Reverb and explained that he was not in the shop, but was out at a trade show. However, he stated he would check on the status of my purchase. Unfortunately, It is now July 2nd, and no one from Nashville Violins has gotten back to me. The violin spent the past weekend somewhere in Western Massachusetts, and as of this morning it has finally made its way to Maine, but is at least another day from being delivered to our local Post Office. The USPS website states that it is tentatively scheduled to be delivered today, sometime before 8 pm. However, the website is emphatic that this is not a guaranteed delivery date, as they do not guarantee any delivery times on Parcel Select. So here it is, a week later, and no violin. While carbon fiber instruments are more durable than their wood counterparts, they are still susceptible to heat (and melting) and the soundpost and bridge are both made of wood (and susceptible to warping in extreme heat). Sadly, as of this morning I still have not heard from anyone at Nashville Violins. My issue with Nashville Violins is both their poor choice of shipping methods, as well as their terrible customer service. Communication with them is virtually non-existent, trade show or not. Over the last several decades I have spent tens of thousands of dollars on musical instruments, and have purchased and sold countless guitars and mandolins throughout these years. While I am fairly new to the violin world, I would think that small businesses of this kind would all operate in the same manner. It appears that they do not. Yes, $25 for shipping is not a lot, but at least warn your customers that you are sending their item via a slow boat, which might have some pitfalls. I would have gladly paid more for shipping to have had the violin shipped via UPS ground, which would have been to me in three days. Shame on me for taking them up on the "Make an Offer" option instead of picking up the phone and working out details. I will forever remember this horror story. I've learned my lesson, and no, if you hadn't already gleaned this from my review, I would not do business with Nashville Violins again, or recommend them to anyone.

Just come here and throw your life away!…read more Located on the Old School Farm property this cozy ceramics studio is a great spot for beginners and those with a few years of pottery experience. I practiced ceramics for about five years and then school, work, and life got in the way. Fast forward to 2019 and I'm back on the wheel thanks to OSP. The classes here are super chill and offer all the basic needs for a successful novice potter. There are about ten wheels here which includes three standing wheels. There's also a slab roller and clay molds for hand building, if throwing on the wheel isn't your thing. The classes here will run about $190 for eight weeks which includes tools, discounted clay, unlimited glazings, and kiln firings. If eight weeks is too much of a commitment, they also one-off date night classes so you can take the class for test run. I know $192 may sound steep, but this farm is 100% a non-profit organization. So you're not only supporting the arts, but also a fully functioning farm as-well. Friday are free days if you're enrolled in a class, but will cost non-students $6.50 am hour. Bonus, you can grab beers from the restaurant upstairs and bring them to the studio. Yay for clay!

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!

It has been great to see this business continue to thrive over the years as the Factory has gone…read morethrough so many changes. Excellent product and service and employees!

Tonight, my high school aged son, took his girlfriend here tonight. Driving 45 minutes through…read morerush hour/Spring Hill traffic, to make sure they were there BEFORE 5:30. Only to arrive, and find out they are closed/nobody there. Well done

What an adorable addition to the Columbia Arts building by the same owners of Hank's! We were there…read morefor their soft opening. My SIL painted pottery while I tried mosaics. They had so many great pottery pieces to pick out to paint. I was captivated by the wall of mosaic pieces, a lot of them being vintage plates they had selected to break. Everything was color coordinated. It was the perfect afternoon crafting and sipping our Hank's coffees! We loved every minute and Savannah and her grandmother were so friendly and helpful. What a precious duo. Cozy atmosphere with a great soundtrack. Can't wait to go back and make something else!

Oh man, if you're looking for a great spot for a tat, you have to go to Left Hand Black in…read moreFranklin, TN!! My sisters and I were on vacay and wanted sister tattoos and found LHB. So grateful for this experience! Ed our artist was amazing and since it's my first tat, he explained everything in detail! If I was local I'd definitely go back for my next one!!

Great energy at this place!! Ed and Turk had a great rapport and were so friendly and fun!! Our…read moretattoos came out perfectly and we had lot of really good laughs!! Their energy made our experience that much better! We had a lot of fun and I would highly recommend this place!! And they take walk ins!! Thank you again Ed and Turk!

What a genuine bookstore offering hard-to-find books as well as collectibles. The display of…read moreleather-bound classics was worth perusing just for the scent. We came for one book in particular--and found it right away. And the price was very reasonable. We saw a group of high schoolers oo-ing and ah-ing over books in Latin and English.!something for everyone. Congrats on the 20th anniversary in Franklin--with the shopping available and them not right in the square, that saying a lot!

Great service and incredible selection. A book can be found for anyone and everyone!…read more street parking only which fills up fast.

When R and I visited Nashville in November, we stopped at Loveless Cafe for lunch. However,…read morebecause there were so many people ahead of us, we had to wait for our time slot. Thankfully, customers can browse through some stores, including Shimai, on the Loveless property while they're waiting. Shimai features art, crafts, pottery and other creations produced by local artisans. When I walked in, I had a sense of calmness come over me. It helped that this store was well lit and the sunshine flooded the place through the multi-paned windows. This little store seemed like a museum, with everything being so nice. I can't even begin to imagine how many total countless hours it took the many local artists to create everything that was in Shimai. The were pottery pieces, handblown glass art, paintings, jewelry, women's articles of clothing, and so many pieces of art that can be hanged on the wall. Just know that most of these art pieces come with a high price. But they're very beautiful!

Wonderful gallery with local artists! We purchased art by S…read more Kaufman. We miss beautiful, green TN.