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Holiday shopping is off to a record start, but there is still plenty of time to round out your gift list with the help of local merchants.
Why it matters: Using your purchasing power at locally owned stores helps small businesses, and it has a hand in preserving Music City's distinctive flavor.
Zoom in: We've constructed a gift guide that can help you match the right goodies with the right people.
🏞️ For the outdoorsy: River Queen Voyages offers a stunning view of Nashville from the Cumberland River. You can buy gift certificates for a solo "skyline" kayak ride through downtown or a group-friendly kayaking scavenger hunt.
🍿 For the cinephile: A Belcourt membership is a gift that keeps on giving with every screening. Typical Belcourt movie tickets are only $9 for members, compared to $13.50 for non-members.
- Members also get discounted concessions and access to special events like Q&As with Nicole Kidman. Individual memberships start at $55 per year.
- Adam's take: This is a great option for a recurring gift. It is my go-to every year for my youngest brother.
🎼 For the music nerd: Tickets to the Frist Art Museum can take you back in time to experience Beatlemania through Paul McCartney's eyes. A collection of McCartney's photographs is on display that charts a pivotal three-month span in 1963-64 that saw The Beatles become international megastars.
- The "Eyes of the Storm" exhibit runs through Jan. 26.
🕯️ For the cozy homebody: The Paddywax factory sale running Friday and Saturday offers an opportunity to stock up on discontinued or lightly dented candles at a deep discount.
📚 For the bookworm: Parnassus Books can take some of the stress off your shoulders with custom book bundles. Staffers pick a selection of books based on the genre you select and what you share about the gift recipient.
😋 For the foodie: The Kitchen in Belle Meade is great for brainstorming ideas for the culinarily inclined. Their high-quality olive oils are perfect to bring to your next holiday party as a gift for the host.
❓ Still stumped? Stop by White's Mercantile in 12 South for a cavalcade of ideas for everyone on your list.
🙋 Tell us: Email [email protected] with your favorite go-tos while shopping local.