If you are looking for gift ideas for Christmas (or any time of year), try going a more personalized route this year by stepping into some of Nashville’s Best Local Retail Stores and thinking about gifting Local Nashville Experiences! This time of year is the perfect opportunity to support your community!
From toys to home decor to plants, here is a list of Our Team’s 7 Local Gift Ideas:
- PaddyWax Candle Bar = Gift a loved one a trip over to PaddyWax Candle Bar! With locations in the Gulch and Berry Hill, this gift involves both an experience and a physical item! Through candle-pouring tutorials, you can make your own customized candle while being along for the process!
- Cheekwood = Give a ticket or even a membership to Cheekwood Estates and Gardens this holiday season! Take advantage of the gorgeous holiday lights and winter festivities, or save it for the spring when all the beautiful flowers bloom!
- Phillips Toy Mart = Pick up a unique toy for children of all ages from the family-owned, historic Phillips Toy Mart! This toy store for all ages even offers to gift wrap your items for you!
- Belcourt Theater = Support Nashville’s Non-Profit Film Center by gifting a giftcard or movie tickets to those you love! This historic gem in the heart of Hillsboro Village has a rotating roster of independent films, modern movies, and older classics – perfect for all ages!
- Luxe and Luna Boutique Spa = Everyone deserves to relax and wind down towards the end of the year! What better way to treat someone to the gift of serenity than a spa day? Luxe and Luna Spa in The Nations specializes in all types of massages, facials, aromatherapy, and so much more!
- Concert Tickets = Nashville is full of live music, and concert tickets at one of Nashville’s amazing local venues is a great gift! You are giving them a personalized experience and something to look forward to! Check out tickets at Brooklyn Bowl, Marathon Music Works, The Ryman, Exit/In, The Basement, The Opry House, and more!
- Charity Donations = Donations in someone’s name to one of their favorite charities is always a fantastic gift! It is a way to do something meaningful for others that is a thoughtful gesture to your loved one! Some of our team’s favorites include The Nashville Rescue Mission, The Next Door, and The Nashville Humane Society!
While choosing gifts this season, consider supporting local businesses in Nashville! A gift card from a local restaurant, coffee shop, or store is a great choice. It adds a personal touch that your loved ones will surely appreciate!
Written by Olivia Williams, Digital Media Marketing Intern