4 Must-Visit Music Stores In Nashville

It should come as no surprise that in Music City, there are more than a few places to shop for music. Whether you’re a professional or up-and-coming musician searching for a comprehensive selection of instruments and equipment or you’re merely a music-lover on the hunt for records and memorabilia, Nashville’s plethora of music stores has you covered. Here is a guide to some of the best music stores in the city known for its thriving music scene.

2. Fork's Drum Closet

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If Corner Music is the guitar mecca of Nashville, Fork’s Drum Closet – located right next door – is a go-to for Nashville musicians and industry professionals searching for the best selection of drums in the city. And in fact, in a sense Fork’s was actually borne out of Corner Music; owner/founder Gary Forkum was working at the neighboring music store and had the idea to set up a percussion display in the store’s back corner. The display grew so quickly, however, that Gary eventually split off and opened his own store next door. Ever since, Fork’s has cultivated a reputation amongst percussionists from not just Nashville but the entire Southern region as one of the most impressive percussion stores around. And besides selling an unbeatable range of high-quality products, Fork’s also offers private lessons, open to everyone from first-time drummers to pros, in drumset, snare drum, orchestral percussion, marching percussion, mallets, and hand drums.

3. The Great Escape

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Nashville has more than a few fantastic record stores (no article about music stores in Nashville could reasonably fail to include the legendary Grimey’s/Grimey’s Too, for example). However, The Great Escape – a small regional Southern chain – is worth drawing attention to for its massive selection of not only new and used records and CDs (not to mention videos and comics) but also for its offering of rare music memorabilia. This superstore, located on Charlotte Ave. about five miles west of downtown Nashville, is a favorite amongst locals on the hunt for hidden musical gems, from rare records to vinyls with autographed sleeves to vintage artist and venue posters. While locals bemoaned the loss of the store’s original and legendary Broadway location – the store relocated to its current spot on Charlotte in 2010 – this is still a can’t-miss destination for music lovers, both locals and visitors alike.

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