My husband loves suits. He enjoys the details and etiquette of lengths and fit. He's a total suit…read morenerd. So when it came time for him to buy his very own tuxedo for our wedding, he was psyched... honestly more excited than I was about dress shopping. Basically, buying a tuxedo comes down to two options (like any suit really): off the rack or custom made. There are two reasons why you would choose to have a suit custom made. One is that you have a funky figure or size and off the rack clothes don't fit you. The other is that you are incredibly picky. Guess which camp my husband fits in? Right, the second. He looked at Levy's, which had a large off the rack selection and he decided that the choices were not ACTUAL tuxedos but really suits pretending to be tuxedos. They had pseudo-custom but it didn't allow him to truly follow the tuxedo rule book. In steps J. Michaels. J Michaels might be the worst thing to ever happen to our checking account. My husband has found an oasis where he can make every single decision about the clothes he buys. His tuxedo is his favorite outfit. He got to choose everything and I mean everything: shape of the color, fabric of collar, fabric and grain of jacket, lining, length, width, how many pleats did you want, Sir? He had a wonderful experience. He brought along his brother to help and the next weekend they went back so his brother could order one too. They both looked amazing on our wedding day and I credit that to the good fits they got at J. Michaels. In addition to catering to the funky sized and super picky, they do sell off the rack clothes. It's a full service establishment, they will even help you learn to tie your bow tie. If suits are your thing and you enjoy being picky, this is your kind of place and I would strongly suggest you make an afternoon of it.

Excellent customer service with a wide variety of options. I purchased two ties and they are top…read moretier.

Since I live on the West Coast, A Billy Reid store was always a thing I would see on the Internet…read morethat I wanted to visit. I would see a few pieces at Neiman Marcus or Bloomingdale's. And when I looked online I would see pictures of the brand's stores...charming, and beautifully designed. The Nashville store is so cute and it's on a really lovely tree lined street with older classic brick houses and just a few choice shops and cafes. When you walk in the store it's cozy but very airy and there's a women's and men's section. The salesman Joel was so nice and offered me a glass of wine or water and just let me basically look at what I wanted and then brought whatever I wanted to the dressing room. They weren't pushy at all and I bought the most beautiful shirt. You'll find pieces here that you won't find in the department stores that normally carry Billy Reid. The store is just a 20 minute walk from the stores at the Gulch. When I walked over I was wearing a jacket because it had been raining but it got quite warm (the humidity). So when I went in the store, which was so nice and cool, I took off my jacket. The salesman took my jacket and nicely hung it up on a hanger.When I purchased my shirt, he beautifully folded up my jacket and put it alongside my new shirt in the bag. So nice! Fantastic service and I will come back here in a heartbeat. Yes the price is a bit high but a lot of the pieces are made in Italy, and the quality is great....you'll find pieces here that you won't find in any of the department stores that carry Billy Reid.

In my last review, I wrote about Billy from a close distance but after becoming an "official"…read moreclient today, my perspective and respect for this brand is heightened. Besides my personal opinion, it should be duly noted that since my last review, Mr. Reid was bestowed the incredible honor of being awarded the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. For those who don't follow the Fashion industry like it's their Fantasy Football league... this is a MASSIVE deal. Some say it's practically the Oscars or ahem, Super Bowl of this very particular industry. I am proud that a Southern designer (he hails from Alabama) conquered! With current collaborations with K-Swiss and J Crew, this brand is certainly on the rise! With that being said, Billy has just 6 retail locations so it is quite fantastic that we have one in the Hill Center. I was seduced my an up to 70% off sign when I was skipping around and couldn't pass up the stellar deals. My eyes were enticed by the Classic Peacoat in a natural shade which was regularly priced at $495 but I was able to snatch it up for $150! What. A. Deal. Consider that this piece will never go out of style so event at the original price tag, there is a ton of value for the amount of wear this classic will get! Billy's collection is one that will only get better with wear and tear. My love affair didn't just stop there. I couldn't help but notice a mighty fine pair of high waisted and wide bottomed black trousers referred to as the Heirloom ($265). Pants are always a tougher purchase for me especially due to my short inseam but with the assistance of a staffer who pinned my new pants and a $12 alteration fee (inexpensive), I am now the owner of a gorgeous pair of trousers that make me feel like a million bucks. Lastly, the staff were just a delight from the moment that I originally came in over the weekend to browse when they offered to put the peacoat on hold until I could make a choice on what color I preferred to the nice lad who was literally on the floor pinning my pants for alteration today. TIP: If you love Levis, Billy Reid will start carrying certain styles of this other classic at this location in just a couple of weeks!

Perhaps one of the most fun shopping experiences of my life!!! It was kind of like Pretty Woman. My…read morehusband and I were rather disappointed with shops on Broadway, we just couldn't find anything really special that wasn't super expensive. We saw Sam's while walking back to our hotel and decided to pop in hoping to find a shirt for my husband. While it looked like it was mainly men's clothing, the sequin jackets caught my eye and with the encouragement of an amazing salesperson I decided to give one a try. It fit PERFECT! I was then guided by this incredible person to a 3-way mirror to "experience the magic" that they were seeing. WOW!! It was like it was made for me. I felt like a bride because we were both just so amazed how perfect it was. This is the kind of magic you see someone with the star power of like Brandi Carlile wearing at the Grammy's. Super high quality but completely affordable and with a tailored fit. So affordable I also got my husband a really nice western shirt. Everyone in the shop was just so friendly and helpful. They also gave me this really cool flashlight so I could remember the shop's name. (Like I'd ever forget.) Wore it walking around the hotel and people stopped me to admire it. I really felt like Julia Roberts walking into the Regent Beverly Wilshire after finally having a successful shopping experience on Rodeo Drive. You have to stop in here if you're in the area. You just do not know what kind of magical find is waiting for you. I know this will always be my first stop anytime I'm back in Nashville.

I went in here on a whim needing a sports coat. I was greeted within seconds and asked if I needed…read moreany help. Not only were the associates VERY helpful, they were also funny and easy to talk with! The prices are EXTREMELY reasonable and fair. I HIGHLY recommend Sam's Clothing & Shoes.

Luxury homeware and clothing!…read more West end location is the best for parking! Staff is always wonderful and willing to help. They're honest if something doesn't look they way you want. They are not pushy on a sale. Do spend time because there is lots of hidden gems

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.

I came at closing as they were locking up, but they let me in anyway...I made a quick…read morepurchase...excellent customer service!

Franklin Road Apparel is a small boutique clothing store that sits at the far end, or beginning, of…read morehistoric downtown Franklin. I used to get my hair cut at the nearby Scout's, so I would constantly walk through Franklin Road to and from, and realized it was best to look around after as I would always be late if I got distracted on my way to! They offer both Men's and Women's clothing with an extra focus on denim of all types. As with many local boutique style shops, pricing can seem a bit high, however the quality and brands they carry are honestly worth it. I am usually pretty shy about spending a pretty penny on a singular item of clothing, but some of the shirts I have bought here are my favorites and worth every penny. Outside of clothing they have a solid variety of accessories and other random items to complete any outfit. Service is always stellar here as well. From entry to exit, they are friendly and helpful. Overall, when I am in downtown Franklin, whether I need something or not, I always make it point to swing by.

I was referred to The Oxford Shop by a friend who lives in Nashville, and I'm so glad I made the…read moretrip. In a time when most things are bought online, this experience was genuinely refreshing and reminded me of the kind of personal service you rarely find anymore. Within just a few minutes--and a short conversation--Eric had several complete outfits pulled together, and every one of them was spot on. I can be hard to fit, but his understanding of a true tailored look was exceptional. He quickly took measurements and made the adjustments needed to give me that perfect, custom fit. If you're in the area, drop in and look around. This shop is a rare find, and absolutely worth the visit.

The Oxford Shop is a pretty preppy store that sells all sorts of casual and formal men's ware…read moreincluding, of course, Oxford button down shirts. I have been to this shop a couple times to buy some nice shirts for events here in Nashville. It is a pretty good store with great employees! They are always helpful in helping me choose the kind of cloths to get. Sometimes it can get complicated between all of the different kinds of cuffs and collar combinations you can get! They have some reasonably priced cloths in there and some more high end stuff also. Another thing, they have alot of cool needlepoint belts.

Very cool vintage clothing shop. Ever since Julian,…read more California when I bought some pieces of jewelry, my interest was peaked to come here cuz we had 30 minutes til we could check into our lodging. Tonight Doc got us reservations for a Speakeasy Mystery Crawl in Nashville. The COLD night air confirmed I better buy a black coat to match the new black dress since they have a dress code. Thankfully I found a bedazzled light weight black coat for $30, bling earrings and a ring to get into the mood for this evening's 7:30 pm event. This shop did not have that musty smell like Goodwill or Savers. We'd shop for music or Big Sky bears ages ago but not clothes. I think watching Twilight Zone in my school age years gave me the Willie's of wearing someone else's clothes. Hub's aunty even told them she had nightmares with her own mom's clothes when she passed. Hopefully the one sage bundle i saw in the shop will be cleansing enough with my purchases. Hubs stayed in the car with Grandpup and Doc decided to go next door and treated us to coffee. Thanks Doc for driving again today and the afternoon caffeine.

Wow! So many clothing options to choose from, and a variety of decades showcased. The attendant was…read morehelpful and not at all pushy. I was able to take my time and look through every section. Prices matched the value of the clothing in my opinion. There was plenty of parking. The store is in an area where you can shop around a little.

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.

As a content creator here in Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park The Gatlinburg Hussey we were in…read moretown for Patriots vs Tennessee and we had lunch here ..So good!