Independent Bookstores in Tennessee
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Bookstores in Tennessee
- 113 BooksWhitesburg113 Books & Info Shop in Whitesburg, TN, is a new and used bookstore specializing in Black, Appalachian, and Southern m…
- A Little BookishOoltewahA Little Bookish is an independent, family-owned bookstore in Ooltewah, TN. The shop features a brick-and-mortar storef…
- A Third Place Coffee & BooksMedinaA Third Place Coffee & Books in Medina, TN, is a welcoming community hub featuring a coffee bar and a curated selection…
- Alkebu-LanNashvilleAlkebu-Lan Images is a Nashville, TN, bookstore and cultural center established in 1986. It offers a curated selection…
- Bo Society & BooksClarksvilleBo Society & Books is a community-supported Christian bookstore in Clarksville, TN, located in The Vintage Warehouse. I…
- Books-A-MillionOak RIdgeBooks-A-Million in Oak Ridge, TN, located at 310 South Illinois Avenue, provides a comprehensive selection of books, gr…
- Books-A-MillionClarksvilleBooks-A-Million in Clarksville, TN, located at 125 South Hampton Drive, offers a vast selection of books, magazines, an…
- Bookshop at the BottomKnoxvilleBookshop at the Bottom in Knoxville, TN, is an independent bookstore and writing space specializing in Black-affirming…
- Bound Booksellers & GiftsFranklinBound Booksellers & Gifts is a woman-owned boutique bookstore in Franklin, TN. Located in the Westhaven neighborhood, t…
- Brown Sparrow BooksCrossvilleBrown Sparrow Books is a full-service bookstore in Crossville, Tennessee, owned by second-generation bookseller Darcie…
- Burke's Book StoreMemphisBurke's Book Store in Memphis, TN, is one of the oldest independent bookstores in the country, founded in 1875. Located…
- Clarksville BookshopClarksvilleClarksville Book Shop in Clarksville, TN, is a veteran-owned independent bookstore offering a curated selection of new…
- Comics & CollectablesEstablished in 1986, Comics & Collectibles in Memphis, TN, is the Mid-South's largest comic book store. They offer a wi…
- Comics UnlimitedClevelandComics Unlimited in Cleveland, TN, offers a vast collection of new and vintage comic books, graphic novels, and manga.…
- Crimson CuriositiesOak RidgeCrimson Curiosities is an indie bookstore and oddities marketplace located in Oak Ridge, TN. The shop offers a diverse…
- Defunct BooksNashvilleDefunct Books is an independent bookstore in Nashville, TN, located in the historic Five Points neighborhood. Establish…
- Duckbill BookshopOld HickoryDuckbill Bookshop is a neighborhood bookstore in Old Hickory, TN, offering a curated selection of books and gifts. The…
- Fable Hollow Bookshoppe and BeaneryKnoxvilleFable Hollow Bookshoppe and Beanery is a fantasy-themed independent bookstore and cafe located in Knoxville, Tennessee.…
- Fairytales BookstoreNashvilleFairytales Bookstore is an independent children’s bookstore and toy shop located in the Five Points Alley Shops of Nash…
- Ghostlight BooksColumbiaGhostlight Books in Columbia, TN, is a non-profit bookstore that supports youth arts and education. Located in the Arts…
- Good Girl BooksKnoxvilleGood Girl Books is a romance bookstore and mobile book truck in Knoxville, TN. Located in Rocky Hill, the shop curates…
- Harper's BooksLebanonHarper's Books is an independent bookstore in Lebanon, TN, offering a large selection of new and used titles. Establish…
- Haven BooksellersKingsportHaven Booksellers in Kingsport, TN, offers a selection of over 5,000 new and secondhand books. Located in the Reedy Cre…
- Honey Rock Books and Cafe Inc.GallatinHoney Rock Books and Cafe in Gallatin, TN, is a bookstore cafe offering a wide selection of literary works, internation…
- Humble Universe DisturbersClarksvilleHumble Universe Disturbers, known as HUDUBAM Booktraders, is a bookstore in Clarksville, TN. Located on Franklin Street…
- Infinity FluxInfinity Flux is Chattanooga, TN's largest locally owned shop for curated comics, games, and collectibles. Since 2014,…
- Inklings BookstoreClevelandInklings Bookstore in Cleveland, TN, is a used bookstore founded by Adam and Kaeli. Located downtown, it offers a space…
- Johnson's Literary DepotJohnson CityJohnson's Literary Depot is an independent bookstore in Johnson City, TN, selling new and used books. The shop hosts va…
- Landmark BooksellersFranklinLandmark Booksellers in Franklin, TN, is located in a historic 1808 antebellum building. Established in 2005, the shop…
- McKay's KnoxvilleKnoxvilleMcKay's Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee, was a used book and media destination for 40 years. The store specialized in…
- Mountain Empire ComicsMountain Empire Comics has served Bristol and Johnson City, Tennessee since 1984. This local shop offers a wide selecti…
- Neighborly BooksMaryvilleNeighborly Books is an independent bookstore in downtown Maryville, TN. Established in 2022, it offers a wide selection…
- Novel.MemphisNovel. is a locally owned independent bookstore in Memphis, TN. Located in Laurelwood Shopping Center, the shop feature…
- Novelette BooksellersNashvilleNovelette Booksellers is a queer-owned indie bookstore in East Nashville, Nashville, TN. This inclusive space features…
- Old South BooksMemphisOld South Books in Memphis, TN, specializes in antiquarian and out-of-print medical books, manuscripts, and prints. Est…
- Parnassus BooksNashvilleParnassus Books is an independent bookstore in Nashville, Tennessee, owned by author Ann Patchett. The shop features an…
- Pennington'sChattanoogaPennington's in Chattanooga, TN, is a Southside bookstore that offers new and used books, local art, and coffee. Locate…
- PLENTY Downtown BookshopCookevillePLENTY Downtown Bookshop is a nonprofit independent bookstore in the heart of historic downtown Cookeville, TN. Dedicat…
- Reading Rock BooksDicksonReading Rock Books is an independently owned bookstore in downtown Dickson, TN. Owned by Angela Redden, the shop featur…
- Romance on Board BookstoreMurfreesboroRomance on Board Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Murfreesboro, TN, specializing in romance novels and bookish…
- Slow Burn BookshopNashvilleSlow Burn Bookshop in Nashville, TN, is a romance-focused bookstore located in East Nashville. The shop specializes in…
- Snake Eyes ComicsKnoxvilleSnake Eyes Comics in Knoxville, TN, offers a wide range of comic books, graphic novels, and collectibles from mainstrea…
- Southland Books, Cafe and BarMaryvilleSouthland Books and Cafe in Maryville, TN, is a homegrown bookstore founded in 1992. It features a cafe, a bar and rest…
- Story HollowMadisonvilleStory Hollow Bookstore in Madisonville, TN, is a local shop offering a wide range of genres for readers of all ages. Th…
- StudyMaster Book Co.ClarksvilleStudyMaster Book Co. in Clarksville, TN, located at 329 North 2nd St, specializes in new, used, and rare books. The sto…
- Taylor Street Art and BooksNashvilleTaylor Street Art and Books is a micro-store in Nashville, TN, located in Marathon Village. The shop features a curated…
- The African PlaceMemphisDowntown Memphis bookstore and African goods store since 1999. Books, African imports, and cultural merchandise. Owned…
- The Book & CoverChattanoogaThe Book & Cover is an independent bookstore in Chattanooga, TN. Its guiding principles are read books and stay curious…
- The BookshopNashvilleThe Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Nashville, TN, located at 1043 West Eastland Ave. This curated shop feature…
- The BottomThe Bottom is a nonprofit cultural organization in Knoxville, TN, serving the community through a Black-affirming books…
- The Grand ExchangeMurfreesboroThe Grand Exchange is a locally-owned independent book, plant, and gift shop located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Found…
- The Green RayNashvilleThe Green Ray in Nashville, TN, is an independent bookstore specializing in art and photography titles, poetry, and chi…
- The Grumpy BookpeddlerMurfreesboroThe Grumpy Bookpeddler is a family-owned used bookstore in Murfreesboro, TN, serving the area since 2011. The shop feat…
- The Hive BookshopKnoxvilleThe Hive Bookshop is an independent, woman-owned bookstore in Knoxville, Tennessee. Located in the Bearden neighborhood…
- The Match BookshelfTellico PlainsThe Match Bookshelf in Tellico Plains, TN, is a bookstore located at the gateway to the Cherokee National Forest. Origi…
- The Next Chapter BookshopGatlinburgThe Next Chapter Bookshop is an independent bookstore in Gatlinburg, TN, located at The Glades Art and Craft Center. Ow…
- The Rolling BookshelfLawrenceburgThe Rolling Bookshelf is a mobile book store in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, providing books, Bibles, and all things bookis…
- The Spine BookshopSmyrnaThe Spine Bookshop is an advocacy bookstore in downtown Smyrna, TN. This community hub specializes in hard-to-find and…
- The Storybook CottageGreenbrierThe Storybook Cottage in Greenbrier, TN, is a themed bookstore and coffee shop offering a selection of new and used boo…
- The Unkind RavenDandridgeThe Unkind Raven is a woman-owned indie bookstore located in a historic building in Dandridge, TN. The shop offers a cu…
- Union Ave BooksUnion Ave Books is an independent bookstore located in the historic Daylight Building in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.…
- Union Avenue BooksKnoxvilleUnion Avenue Books is an independent bookstore located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, in The Daylight B…
- Vanderbilt BookstoreNashvilleVanderbilt Bookstore in Nashville, TN, is the official university shop located at 2501 West End Avenue. Managed by Foll…
- Wall of BooksCookevilleWalls of Books in Cookeville, TN, located at 650 South Jefferson Ave, offers a wide selection of new and used books, gi…
- Winder Binder Books, Art, MusicWinder Binder Books, Art, Music in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a North Shore original established in 1994. The shop feat…