Parnassus welcomes you with a cozy feeling the moment you step inside. It's absolutely gorgeous and…read morejust the kind of place you want to linger in! The shelves are filled with a large selection of books, all organized by genre. There's a section for stationery, puzzles, totes, and other fun things as well! The dedicated children's section has the most whimsical little door where you may catch grown-ups slipping through from time to time.... While you're there you may see one of the many shop dogs they have as well! Parnassus is very involved in the community. They host events like author talks and book clubs. They have lots of book signings too. Just a great spot!

This cute women-owned shop in Green Hills is the perfect spot to pick out a new book (or three). My…read morehusband and I braved the Hillsboro Pike traffic on a Sunday afternoon and ventured to Parnassus for the first time a couple of weeks ago. It was busy but not packed when we arrived, and it looked like the staff was setting up for an event. Books are arranged by genre, with newer titles near the front of the store. I found a few novels I've been eyeing, and the prices are fair. I could have easily spent a few hours browsing ... as easily as I could have spent a small fortune on books. It is worth noting that my husband was disappointed at the graphic novel selection (it was only one small end cap), and sadly he left empty-handed. Even still, this is a great spot to pick out a new novel, and a great chance to support an independent bookseller!

I love African culture, food and music so this place bring me joy…read more the stuff is always welcoming with kind and professional approach so service is there. great selection of everything Africa and the value is just right, my grandmother used to say you pay for what you get meaning is a lot good quality in the product they offer.

Alkaline water Book selection…read more Shirts Sage and incense Good vibes I enjoyed this place and love the selection. Keep black book stores alive.

This shop has an eclectic array of books and gift items! I think I could have continued to notice…read morenew and fascinating items all day! If supporting local businesses and finding the unique items are your style, you will love this shopping experience!

The owner of this bookstore, Jo Ann is so sweet and helpful. She really helped me pick out the…read moreperfect card. She has a whole wall of very creative cards. And she has jewelry, essential oils and soap - and so much more. This store is truly unique and definitely worth a visit.

The Green Ray is a unique and curated boutique with a variety of coffee table books, art magazines,…read morefragrances, local goods, decor, and clothing. You could find so many great gifts for any occasion! The shop is easy to find with their colorful UFO mural and even has free parking, which is always a plus in Nashville. Upon entering, we were greeted friendly by the cashier and shop dog. It is small but each shelf is highly curated with only the most unique and eclectic goods. I loved the wide variety of books ranging from global art magazines to niche coffee table books. Truly all of their stickers were such a great vibe as well. They also had a small refrigerator to purchase drinks on a hot summer day. The worker was friendly and allowed us to shop without feeling like we were being followed or watched. She was super chill and very nice upon check out. I decided to purchase an interior design magazine, stunning bowl, the cutest bumper sticker, and a bottled water. This place is also Woman-Owned and Locally-Owned, which it is always fun to support small Nashville Businesses. Give them a visit the next time you need unique gifts for any occasion.

Pretty disappointed in the customer service here. I bought a product, walked out to my car,…read morerealized it was the wrong item, went back inside (literally 20 seconds later) and mentioned I grab the wrong item. They refused to return it. I can understand if I had left and came back days later - fine. But genuinely it was less than a minute. I have been a steady customer for the past couple of months and unfortunately they just lost me. I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Such a cute little book store! Stopped by on a Saturday when it was busy and was still able to…read moremaneuver through and find some awesome pics! I loved the selections they have and there are some really fun finds with covers I had never seen before. The staff were also very friendly and welcoming!

Such a great book store! The staff member was able to recommend some books from local authors and…read morewith local settings, and we had fun seeing what prints we got from the little art vending machine. Prices are in line with the market and they had a nice selection. I'll be back next time I'm in town!

What a great way to see some local art and sip on free booze to boot!…read more We checked out the Rymer gallery, the arts company, tinny contemporary, the arcade and the downtown Presbyterian church. Even Woolworth on fifth joined in and had a live mannequin window display. Totally worth checking out for an hour or two. Every first Saturday from 6-9pm.

The downtown art crawl is so fantastic for so many reasons…read more 1. Location: downtown but not near Broadway. You can enjoy being in the thick of the action without the tourists and the smells. The vibe of the lofts where some of the galleries are is so unique and fun. 2. It's free: yes, free! Also a free shuttle to take you from gallery to gallery. 3. Food/drink: some of the galleries have snacks and wine out for guests strolling through. 4. Art: the art itself is so diverse, you can go to this event 4 Saturday's in the same month and see completely different things each time. It's not mundane or repetitive, it's new and fresh each time. Some of the art is available for purchase if you are in the market for a different style piece for your home or apartment. Some crazy expensive, but some absolutely affordable! 5. Culture: there are so many people who come out to the event, it's a great way to meet people who might not normally cross your path. All in all, a unique event and a lovely way to spend a Saturday night in the city. Wear your walking shoes!

Randy is a great guy. Don't listen to bad reviews. Those people are mental. Probably the best book…read morestore in all of nashville especially if you like antiques. I've been going for years and I've never been disappointed. He's very helpful. Maybe some people just have a bad attitude or they take him the wrong way and get their little fragile feelings hurt. Just disagree with his opinions if you don't like it and move on. Some people are way too judgemental, if you wanna spew your political opinions then open your own store. Anyway, he can drive a hard bargain for some books but he's often willing to come down on the price and make deals. I've never had a bad experience.

Only operates from 10 am to 3 pm Selection was crammed with…read morerepeat sets of civil war books strewn all over the store. No deliniation between historical fiction and biographical accounts. Pricing placement inconsistent. Some are written inside the cover. Some are on stickers stuck to the cover. Leather bound books in antique cases and stacks of old maps facing external windows and exposed to direct sunlight Clerk was loudly speculating on what another customer might have stolen or damaged the second he left after speaking to them. Came up besides me to peer out the windows muttering as she wondered which way he went. Owner loudly speaking at length on the phone about the brilliance of Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest, famous ignorant brute. Audible from every part of the store. Children's books were only kept in the furthest sections from the door and counter, on the top two shelves. Shelves and sections poorly marked. I asked the clerk where I could find anything by Robert E. Howard. She said she didn't know where anything was in here and brought me to ask the owner. When I asked where to find anything by Robert Howard, he just sneered at me and asked what kind of author that was. I explained he was a fantasy and historical fiction author and contemporary of Edgar Rice Burroughs, whose works I had been able to find. The owner waved me away and said at the end of the aisle there were a few fantasy books but he usually doesn't keep that kind of thing. We were standing next to a leather bound collection of stories of the Knights of the Round Table. When I got to the directed section, there was a single hardback collection of Harry Potter stacked neatly and a few produce boxes of 1965-1985 pulp science fiction novels, mostly missing their covers, haphazardly stacked on top of each other and bending and warping the books underneath. The shelf next to it was empty. Ends of shelves were crowded with printed out memes taped up in place, some self-congratulatory about being one of the few people in this day and age who still read, some fart jokes, some complaining about President Biden, and some suggesting that there were more white slaves captured and brought from Persia than black slaves brought from Africa. They have a lot of old and rare books, yes, but they don't take care of them, do not preserve collections consistently, do not sort their books into accessible formats, and do not provide a welcoming environment for incoming patrons.

I have an occasional (and pricey) habit of going off on a trip to a new place and then ordering…read moresomething from there after I return. It would have been easier to buy the item then and there, but sometimes I need to think on it for awhile. My recent Nashville example was a book that I found at the Frist Art Museum, that had very little to do with the Music City. "Ancestor Bulletin 1-39" is a short-form, mail-order artist's book and research project by multidisciplinary artist Jana Harper. The publication explores themes of water, island, family, history, and the institution, and documents Harper's genealogical and creative work regarding the Mackinac (Island) Band of Chippewa and Ottawa Indians. It's a really interesting book of which I was able to order it remotely from ZieherSmith. This place is a contemporary art gallery located in Nashville's Edgehill neighborhood that features a rotating selection of exhibitions from both established and emerging artists. Originally founded in New York City in 2003, it relocated permanently to Nashville in 2019 and was named "Best New Gallery" by the Nashville Scene. Service and delivery was friendly and prompt.