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Nashville guide · 7 shops

Nashville shops that take makers on consignment

These 7 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.

The 7 shops

Leiper's Fork · Franklin

Southern Underground Gallery

Contemporary gallery in the Shops at Leiper's Corner featuring up-and-coming Tennessee artists, plus a youth artist program.

Heads up: The artist handles insurance and delivery to and from the gallery.

FormEmailIn personGallery commission (exhibition slot)Art
South Nashville (3rd Ave S) · Nashville

Turnip Green Creative Reuse Artist Marketplace

Nonprofit creative-reuse center whose Artist Marketplace sells handmade art, decor, gifts and jewelry by local and regional reuse artists.

Heads up: Reuse-materials work only.

FormEmailArtists receive 70% of salesArtHomeGifts
East Nashville · Nashville

Grimey's New & Preloved Music

East Nashville's landmark record store, with new and used music, a bookstore and free in-store shows for new physical releases.

Heads up: Local musicians only.

EmailConsignmentMusic
Centennial Park · Nashville

Centennial Art Center Gallery

Metro Parks gallery at Centennial Park hosting six shows a year by local and regional professional and emerging artists.

Heads up: An exhibition slot, not ongoing shelf space.

EmailIn personGallery commission (exhibition slot)Art
Downtown · Nashville

Chauvet Arts

Downtown gallery and art shop with prints, local Nashville prints and gifts.

Heads up: The consignment page also serves collectors reselling work (it asks about provenance).

FormConsignmentArtPrintsGifts
Downtown Mt. Juliet (E. Main St) · Mt. Juliet

Main Street Market

Local general store and farm market: about 80% of what it carries is grown or made in Wilson County, and nearly everything else comes from Tennessee.

Heads up: Local-first: Wilson County makers first, then the rest of Tennessee.

FormPayment structure varies by vendorFood & culinaryGiftsBeauty
Downtown Tullahoma · Tullahoma

Handmade TN (Coffee County Creative Collective)

Handmade craft shop opened June 2025 as the storefront of the Coffee County Creative Collective (4C), with 39 artisans, a free create space for members and raw materials for DIY projects.

Heads up: Paid program: membership $20-$120 (billing period not stated).

FormMembership collective + feesArtHomeJewelry

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