The Franklin and Brentwood areas have a number of local businesses to support and buy during the holiday season. (Courtesy of Adobe Stock)
Franklin and Brentwood are home to a number of local stores to find gifts for anyone on your holiday shopping list, without having to worry about supply chain issues.
For the outdoor enthusiast
Bink’s Lodge
Bink’s offers clothing, water bottles, coolers and shoes for a variety of outdoor activities.
1715 Columbia Avenue, Ste. 320, Franklin
615-807-2945
www.binkslodge.com
Play sport again
This Brentwood store offers sports equipment, bicycles, golf equipment, kayaks and fitness equipment. Customers can also bring in used equipment for cash or store credit.
1701 Mallory Lane, Ste. 350, Brentwood
615-661-1107
www.playitagainsports.com/locations/brentwood-tn
For kids
The purple butterfly
In addition to offering clothes for boys, girls and babies, this Franklin boutique also offers Melissa and Doug toys as well as monograms for personalized gifts.
142 2nd avenue North, Franklin
615-905-4160
www.purplebutterflykids.com
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
Located in Brentwood, this store offers educational toys for babies, toddlers and children such as MagnaTiles, 3D puzzles, Spirographs, tie-dye kits and Jixelz.
1700 Mallory Lane, Ste. 100, Brentwood
615-434-4515
www.brilliantskytoys.com
Franklin toy works
Located in Cool Springs, this store offers vintage and modern toys and collectibles, such as Funko and Pokemon, as well as games and puzzles. Franklin Toy Works also offers a selection of candies and Christmas stockings.
330 Mayfield Drive, Ste. C8, Franklin
615-306-9395
www.franklintoyworks.com
The little cottage children’s shop
Located across from The Factory at Franklin, the store offers clothing for boys, girls and babies as well as newborn gifts and accessories.
324 Liberty Pike, Ste. 135, Franklin
615-794-1405
www.thelittlecottagechildrensshop.com
For the host
Fork of the South General Store
Located inside The Factory at Franklin, the shop offers a variety of gifts for the seasoned host or hostess, such as a jar of TruBee honey, cookbooks, coffee mugs, knick knacks and gifts. other little gifts to bring to the next holiday party.
230 Franklin Road, Franklin
615-497-2402
www.forkofthesouth.com
The Blue Cardinal
This Franklin boutique offers a number of unique gift options, such as pastry gift sets, dough bowl candles, tea towels, and doormats.
1911 Columbia Avenue, Franklin
615-516-7055
www.thebluecardinal.com
Fashion and furnishings in spruce
Located in downtown Brentwood, this store offers household items such as reed diffusers, tapas dishes, kitchenware and other home decor items. The boutique also offers women’s clothing and jewelry.
7028 Church Street E., Brentwood
615-370-0607
www.spruceliving.net
For those with a sweet tooth
Safe Haven
This Westhaven store in Franklin accepts pre-orders of holiday gift boxes with cookies ready to put in a stocking or take to a Christmas party.
1015, boul. Westhaven, Ste. 130, Franklin
615-398-8743
www.sweethaventn.com
Drop of sugar
Not only does this Franklin store carry candy and other sugary treats; it also carries baking supplies and party supplies for the holiday baker.
574 Franklin Road, Ste. 110, Franklin
629-202-6949
www.boulangerieandshopfranklintn.com
Puffy muffin
Longtime Brentwood Bakery maintains a display stocked with ready-made cakes, brownies and pastries made from family recipes.
229 Franklin Road, Brentwood
615-373-2741
www.puffymuffin.com
For the stressed
Massage now
In addition to massage services, the locally owned Franklin Spa also has a retail section featuring hemp body oils, lotions, lip balms and balms, and aromatherapy blends.
125 1st Ave. N., Franklin
615-229-7656
www.thenowmassage.com/franklin
Linked booksellers
For those who want to get away from it all in a book, this Westhaven store in Franklin has a selection of new and classic fiction and non-fiction finds as well as small freebies, such as teas, bookmarks and cozy themed candles. literary to complete the experience.
158 Front Street, Ste. 106, Franklin
615-656-5345
www.boundbookstn.com
For those new to town
Heritage Shop
Located on Franklin’s Main Street, this store offers Franklin-themed clothing and accessories to help welcome a new neighbor, friend or colleague to town. The store also has a variety of other gift options, such as tote bags, coffee mugs, candles, and tea towels.
404 Main Street, Franklin
615-791-0110
Time past and present
This Franklin gift shop offers Tennessee-themed gifts such as hats, magnets, jigsaw puzzles, and locally made cornbread mixes and preserves.
230 Franklin Road, Franklin
615-599-7020
www.facebook.com/timespastpresent
For the homebody
Awaken Tennessee
In addition to offering natural and organic pillows, mattresses, and bedding, Awaken Tennessee also offers blankets, room sprays, and candles to help make homes as comfortable as possible.
434 Main Street, Franklin
615-807-2393
https://shopawakentennesse.com
Narrow Gate Trading Co.
For the friend who still works from home and prefers as well, Narrow Gate Trading Co. in Franklin offers leather goods such as desk and mouse pads, notebooks, and coffee mug covers to make home furnishings. their desk a little more comfortable. The shop, run by the nonprofit Narrow Gate Foundation, also makes leather luggage tags, Bible covers and wallets as well as coffee beans from its sister company, Narrow Gate Coffee Co.
200 Beasley Drive, Ste. 110, Franklin
615-236-9156
www.narrowgateleather.com
Rooted in Yarrow Acres
Established in 1988, this store offers a variety of houseplants such as ZZ Plants, Monsteras, and Peace Lilies. The store also has gardening supplies and books to help add some greenery to any home.
424A Main Street, Franklin
615-591-7090
https://yarrowacres.square.site
Mercantile 1858
With locations in Franklin and Arrington, this boutique offers items to help make homes more comfortable during the holiday season, such as personalized pillows, blankets and candles in scents such as tobacco and vanilla, cinnamon-pumpkin. and nutmeg, and amber wood and vetiver.
1137 W. Main St., Franklin
615-796-8838
https://thegentlemansstache.com
For the superhero fan
Starbase 1552 Comics
Located in Cool Springs, this comic book store features the latest versions of Marvel and DC as well as old collectibles and action figures.
401A Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin
615-933-8843
www.starbase1552comicshop.com
Outer Limit Comics
This Franklin store offers comics, collectibles, and games, such as Magic: the Gathering and Pokemon.
209 S. Royal Oaks Blvd., Ste. 116, Franklin
615-790-2392
www.facebook.com/outerlimitscomicstn
For the animal lover
Happy Retales
This Brentwood store offers treats for cats and dogs, and also has a bakery offering pet-friendly donuts and cookies for a four-legged friend.
101 Creekside Crossing, Brentwood
615-309-1835
www.happyretales.com
Nashville Holistic Pet
For those looking for a new dog, cat or bird toy, Nashville Holistic Pet has a wide selection of popular brands, such as Godog Toys and Bendies. The store also offers raw, low-ingredient treats for pets with sensitive stomachs.
330 Mayfield Drive, Ste. D3
615-236-9164
www.nashvilleholisticpet.com
Nashville Pet Products
Located along Murfreesboro Road, this pet store offers specialty pet treats, such as dog-friendly jerky, frozen treats, and dental bones.
1010 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 142, Franklin
615-599-0200
