Nashville Gift Guide
Looking for gifts for someone who loves Music City? Look no further! Moon Travel Guides, the celebrated publisher leading travelers since 1973, has a selection of the best gifts from local Nashville businesses. Read on for our favorite guidebooks, apparel, home decor, and more.
- Maps and Driving Tools: Over 20 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the parkway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, and detailed directions for the entire route
- Get to Know the Music of the South: Catch up-and-coming musicians play at quaint cafes, and hit the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Bask in the sounds of blues on Beale Street, and pay homage to "The King" at Graceland. Listen to a soulful live jazz group, or learn about the South's musical legacy on the Mississippi Blues Trail
- Savor Southern Food: Enjoy authentic hot chicken, get your barbecue fix in Memphis, and indulge in Creole cuisine and fresh beignets in New Orleans
- Itineraries for Every Traveler: Drive the entire two-week route or follow suggestions for spending time in and around Nashville, Memphis, and New Orleans. Take an introspective moment at influential Civil Rights Movement sites, hike past dramatic waterfalls, spend a peaceful morning fishing, or bike along the Mississippi River
- Local Expertise: Nashville local Margaret Littman shares her love for the Natchez Trace
- Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, and tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, plus essential advice for biking the route and suggestions for LGBTQ+ travelers, families, seniors, and visitors with disabilities
About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.
For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Goo Goo Guitar Basket
A sweet Nashville staple since 1912, this candy bar is made with real milk chocolate, caramel, peanuts and marshmallow nougat. The woven basket comes to you filled with four of each classic flavor: Original, Pecan, and Peanut Butter.
Nashville Letterpress Posters
Show off your Nashville pride with a poster or two from Hatch Print Shop. The shop has a range of handprinted designs that are perfect for holiday decorating, music lovers, and more.
Zodiac Charm Necklace
It’s written in the stars: this charming necklace from local Nashville jeweler Judith Bright would make the perfect gift for your astrology-obsessed bestie. You can even add an extra-special touch by customizing it with the recipient’s birthstone.
Nashville Map Clock
This handcrafted wall clock features a map of downtown Nashville and is made by Maple Built, a woodworking apprenticeship that employs and mentors low-income young men in Nashville.
- Cool things to do in and around the city: Get your hands dirty at a maker studio, discover a new museum, or get to know some of the local artists on Jefferson Street. Take a dance lesson or songwriting class, scope out thrift stores, or get fitted for custom-made cowboy boots. Catch an up-and-comer at Two Old Hippies or go backstage at the Ryman. Take your bike to the Shelby Bottoms Greenway and grab a beer as a post-ride reward. Feast on Kurdish food, test your tastebuds on hot chicken, or taste your way through Southern barbecue history
- Day trips and weekend getaways: Sip samples at distilleries along the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, or groove to the blues in Memphis. Go whitewater rafting on the Ocoee, take the car out for cruise along the Natchez Trace Parkway, or go camping in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Experiences broken down by category: Find ideas for each season, activities with kids, outdoor adventures, historic sites, live music, and more
- A local's advice: Whether it’s a bucket-list venue or an under-the-radar vintage shop, local author Margaret Littman knows the ins and outs of Nashville
- Inspirational full-color photos throughout
- Easy-to-scan planning tips: Addresses and time allotment, plus tips for avoiding the crowds if you're heading to a popular attraction
About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.
For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Nashville Puzzle
Want to relax at home? There’s nothing better than a 500-piece puzzle to keep yourself (and the kids!) entertained for hours. This beautiful map is based off metal dies belonging to one of the last few artists in the world who still cuts jigsaw puzzles by hand.
The Oscar Hat
If you’re searching for country western wear, check out this classic felt hat, inspired by the original architecture of Nashville’s historic Art Deco Noelle Hotel.
Good Smells
For a cozy home, light one of Brown Fox Collective’s hand-poured, clean-burning, and ethically sourced candles. They come in ultra unique scents like cracked pepper and leather, or wassail and white birch.
- Explore the city: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps
- See the sights: Watch country music's top acts at the Grand Ole Opry, tour the storied halls of the Tennessee State Capitol, and pay homage to legends at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Stroll the Vanderbilt and Fisk campuses, shop for vintage records and handcrafted jewelry, and go honky-tonking late into the night
- Get a taste of the city: Cast your vote for the best authentic hot chicken, dine at a classic meat-and-three, or delight in food truck feasts featuring Egyptian treats, farm-fresh peaches, and fiery moonshine
- Bars and nightlife: Tap your foot to some live music at the Bluebird Café or pull up a barstool for a flight of classic Tennessee whiskeys. Get inspired by up-and-coming singers in The Basement before finding your own voice at Lonnie's Western Room karaoke, or try a free line dance lesson at Wildhorse Saloon
- Local advice from Nashvillian Margaret Littman on her beloved home city
- Flexible, strategic itineraries including a two-day tour, a foodie weekend, and Nashville on a budget, plus day trips to Land Between the Lakes, Mammoth Cave, the Jack Daniels Distillery in Lynchburg, and more
- Tips for travelers including where to stay, how to safely bike in the city, plus advice for LGBTQ+ visitors, international travelers, and families with children
- Maps and tools like background information on the history and culture of Nashville, easy-to-read maps, full-color photos, and neighborhood guides from Midtown to Music Valley
Hitting the road? Try Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip or Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip.
About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.
For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.
Nashville Icons
Any Dolly fan would love these cheerful bandanas featuring the country music legend, or pick up this adorable boot pin made by a local artist for your favorite cowgirl.
Squeaky Clean
Give the music lover in your life one of Music City Suds’ punny bar soaps such as “I Walk the Lime” or “Stand By Your Mandarin.” Each bar comes wrapped in sheet music for a fun keepsake.
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