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all manner of boot here. From sexy to staid, flamboyant to stern, worn and frayed to pol-
ished and glossy. Buy one, get two free. No joke!
Two Old Hippies
CLOTHING, MUSIC
(
www.twooldhippies.com
;
401 12th Ave S)
Only in Nashville would an upscale retro-inspired
clothing shop have a bandstand with regular live shows of high quality. And, yes, just
like the threads, countrified hippie rock is the rule. The shop itself has special jewelry,
fitted tees, excellent belts, and an unfortunate collection of man purses.
As well, it has, ahem, $2000 leather jackets (including a beaded rpelica of the one Jim-
mie wore at Woodstock), and superb guitars! It's part of the Gulch shopping center.
A Thousand Faces
GIFTS
(
www.athousandfaces.com
;
1720 21st Ave S; 10am-6pm Mon-Thu, to 7pm Fri & Sat, to 5pm Sun)
A lovely gift boutique specializing in handmade ceramics, exquisite silver jewelry and
interesting art. We loved the intriguing guitar sculpture that you simply have to see.
Ernest Tubb
RECORDS
(
www.etrecordshop.com
; 417 Broadway)
Marked by a giant neon guitar sign, this is the best
place to shop for country and bluegrass records. Open late.
Parnassus Books
BOOKS
(
www.parnassusbooks.net
;
3900 Hillsboro Pike; 10am-8pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
Anne
Patchett's Parnassus Books is arguably one of America's most famous indie booksellers.
The bright space hosts special events, readings, and signings, promotes local authors and
even sells e-books.
Gruhn Guitars
MUSIC
(
www.gruhn.com
;
400 Broadway; 9:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri, to 2:30pm Sat)
This renowned
vintage instrument store has expert staff, and at any minute some unassuming virtuoso
may just walk in, grab a guitar, mandolin or banjo off the wall and jam.
Pangaea
GIFTS
(
www.pangaeanashville.com
;
1721 21st Ave S; 10am-6pm Mon-Thu, to 9pm Fri & Sat, noon-5pm
Sun)
There are no groovier shops in town. What with the beaded belts and silly scarves,
