According to the website, "You'll never know what you'll find...not just another junk store...a…read morevery cool place with very cool things and where very cool people go." I stepped inside "cool" while visiting Nashville. I'm happy I did:) FIVE stars for the eclectic array of items offered; the metal lighted signs made & sold here; for longtime staffer Ron; & for the wonderfully vibrant blue-acccented old brick building that houses this business-- SEE EXTERIOR PICS. This fun mismash of creativity is open 7 days weekly from 10 AM until 5 PM. Here you'll find vinyl (albums & singles); posters; pipes ($15); magnets; weed bags; guitar cutting boards; old Playboys (thankfully still wrapped); vintage books; costume jewelry; T-shirts; baseball caps; porcelain skulls; vintage clothing (2nd floor); vintage furniture; metal signage; & the handmade lighted signs that Skip & Ron make, along w/ much more! SEE THE PIC of Ron working on a sign! Many area Nashville businesses purchase these interior signs for their own businesses. The ones on the walls of this shoppe range in price from approx $250 to $300-- SEE PICS. I walked out w/ a $3 mint condition 2020 lined cigar box (perfect for costume jewelry-- SEE PIC) & a $15 mid-century-look ashtray. I also exited w/ fascinating history that precludes this fun shoppe-- Ron, a former Dixieland musician, is an interesting guy! He appeared a little rough around the edges @ first, but before long he was talking & adding intrigue to COOL STUFF WEIRD THINGS. If you're looking for a nontraditional, interesting shoppe of This & That, you'll find it here. It's a cross between a souvenir shop & a vintage shop-- one w/ PLENTY OF FLARE!

Worst place I have been in...ever. My wife and I will never go back…read more Worst owner. He was narcissistic, rude, condescending and cruel to customers who simply asked about prices. Vile human being. First. Super dirty feel. Did not feel like the "store" which is filled with junk has ever been swept. All the items are either overpriced, tourist crap (t-shirts, cutting boards, trucker hats.) the book and record selection was absolutely pathetic. Still we wanted to support this business. I didn't dare say anything because of what happened next. I witnessed the most ugly customer service ever in any business we have ever been in. First, another customer, an elderly man asked about book prices, and the owner basically told the man that he was cheap for asking. Then all hell broke loose when another customer bought some items that were clearly labeled as one price (I checked,) and the owner switched up the price on that customer to try to get more money. The owner lied to the customers face and then he got hostile. The customer said they didn't want the item, because the price was clearly marked, and it's the only reason he wanted the item. The owner reacted like he was being attacked...then he started screaming at the top of his lungs, basically calling the customer a liar. Then the owner started yelling profanities and vulgar language at the customer. Basically saying that he was going to "SA" the customer. It was CRAZY! Then, condescendingly, the owner told the customer to put the items back where they got them, and the customer refused. The customer told the owner that he didn't appreciate being called a liar, and the price was clearly marked. After the owner shouted "f- you." Four or five times, the customer, who was on his way out and said "f-you too, you're a liar." That enraged the owner to the extent that he started screaming and every other word was the f-word. Then it was a shouting match, because the customer had enough of the abuse and verbal assault for no reason. All over the owner either mistaking or forgetting the right price. The customer's friend was there and helped the customer walk out as the man was basically calling him a bigoted slur that shocked even people walking by outside. I ran into the couple at the bookstore down the block (Rhino Books,) where they were calming down. They pointed out that, over the years, they have bought over $100 on books, records and souvenirs from that place. At Rhino, the man spent over $500 on books, so they had money to spend that day--the customer was a really nice person who drove two hours to visit the VA in Nashville, and he chose to go to that store to support local businesses. The owner had been screaming at a decorated war veteran who was disabled! The customer was in the right this time. When I left "Cruel Stuff," I saw that the customer was right about the price. I usually only write positive things if I can. I have nothing to positive to say about Cool Stuff and Weird Things, I would call it "Cruel stuff and rude things." This owner was absolutely rude and what he did and said was completely uncalled for--the way that owner treated his customers...and then screaming I waited two days to say anything. I debated about posting this. That customer wanted to help this business out, only to be screamed at, and it was a good thing that customer had his family member with him because that rude owner was about to get violent. I don't care if they sell full-sized, brand new Corvettes for $20, me and my wife will never set foot in this store for as long as I live. Zero stars. Shame on this owner for verbally assaulting customers simply because his store is poorly organized and he doesn't even know his own prices. It's a damned thrift store, and he is so delusional that he thinks people don't barter in thrift stores. That's what is normal.

Didn't get her name, but was helped by a younger woman with curly hair. She was so kind and…read morehelpful. I didn't realize they were closing and she stayed past to help me such a great collection of items/clothing I spent a lot of time in there!!!

Such an interesting and peculiar place--I love it! I wasn't sure what to expect coming here as the…read morepictures show all sorts of things, but that's exactly it!! I loved the range of goodies from vintage pieces, to jewelry, to odd and bizarre decor. My personal favorites were the vintage t shirt section (I bought an XL UConn women's basketball shirt) and the cat section (full of shirts, socks, books, or just anything based upon cats). Overall the pricing was alright and the same with the service. I only spoke to someone when I was checking out and at that they barely said anything. I would come back because I like to independently look around, and who knows what I'd catch the second time around!

Stopped in during my visit to Nashville. Great vintage shop. Lots of vinyl to flip through…read more Coming from NY there are very limited places to find vinyl like this unless you want to go to Barnes and Noble which is not a vintage or record store. Literally of very cool vintage items to look through.

Black Shag Vintage was on our list to check out during our vintage shopping day. It was easy to…read morefind and had great parking in the back. The guy in the store seemed friendly as he greeted us when we walked in. The shop is large, clean and well-organized. Very nice aesthetics. We spent most of our time looking through the racks of clothing which we found quite pricey. I normally will not hesitate to pay the price for a one-of-a-kind vintage piece (especially for my kids), but they had several shirts with the same designs or what looked to be new old stock. For the few true vintage concert/music shirts we did like, they were tagged at $300-$600. As lovely as it was to browse, it was not for us.

Hit or miss here…read more The staff can be friendly, or not. Depends on the day but for the most part, the staff during the weekdays have always been so kind. The racks aren't very organized and the kids section is a huge mess - but I find some really good vintage gems and newer name brand finds here! You just have to dig, and then dig some more. In the same parking lot are the outlet bins (bring gloves).

Quality/Quantity - My daughter wanted to see what a Goodwill outlet store looked like, next door to…read morethis retail location. See pictures. Huge contrast in organization and system and price, see pictures and both Yelp reviews. Interesting experience, especially being able to compare both systems/businesses. This side was so much more organized and clean, including the bathrooms. Good to know that most, if not all, our donations get used. Atmosphere - Huge facility, both indoors and their parking lot. If you include both businesses for the facility, this might be the largest Goodwill store we have ever been to. Reuse is better than recycling! See pictures. Service - Self service. Price - Priced as marked, mostly inexpensive. Some things I felt were priced too high...? For example the chairs. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success for the last 120+ years. We donate often.

Found some great denim to DIY. Store was stocked well and staff friendly…read more Definitely will check back again

Ventured to ThriftSmart to donate a few containers of clothes and shoes, and initially had no…read moreintention of shopping, but once I looked around, I had to make a lap through this place! Situated alongside Planet Fitness in an older shopping center on Nolensville Pike, ThriftSmart is a solid spot that is doing good things for the Nashville community! I initially found TS due to their partnership with a local organization, so donating to them was very important and purposeful. The donation process is standard and easy. Pull up, grab a cart, dump your goods and go on about your day. All the donation carts were full when I arrived, which is a good problem, so I got a standard buggy and wheeled my stuff in, then dumped in the large wire bins. Once I was done, I parked and then hit the aisles. The variety of goods that they have is amazing, and the prices are excellent. The place was very busy for a Monday afternoon, and they had plenty of associates and volunteers on the floor and at the registers. Overall, big fan of ThriftSmart and the impact they make to the local community. Worthwhile to stop in out of need or curiosity for sure!

I am not a big vintage/ thrift shop person but my friend is. so I was pleasantly surprised to see…read moreone with a bar. We shopped (she did) and had Jell-O shots and drinks at the bar. It was a great way to spend the late morning. Service was great and the place did have 80's retro feel.

This place is always a vibe but last nite was really a vibe. Lex the bartender that nite was so…read moresweet and she made me her signature expresso martini and it was delicious and then she gave us shots to toast for my late sister's bday and that gesture alone was the sweetest. Thank you for an amazing time. Good music, drinks and fun!

Lots of different stuff in here! Great selection of quality furniture (both new and used) and a…read morelarge selection of housewares. We bought a few cool pieces of jewelry. Amir is a sweetheart!! Will come back!

Friendly service that also helped me load up my new purchase (record player stand) to my car!!…read moreDefinitely will be returning for some more cool finds.

The Hip Zipper Vintage was a fun experience. Their curated items are true vintage and in overall…read moregreat condition. The store is well organized and clean. Very nice selection of clothing (men & women), purses, shoes, accessories (jewelry, belts, hats). I was trying to find a car-themed trucker hat for the husband but couldn't find one that he would like (he's picky). I was admiring a lily shaped hair stick in the glass case but regrettably didn't ask to see it. I may come back for that one! Very friendly staff who greeted us as we walked in. Pricing is on a higher end, but may be worth it for that one-of-a-kind gift.

While visiting Nashville for the first time I always make it a point to visit vintage clothing…read morestores as well as thrift shops. It can be daunting picking where to go since you have never gone into that city or know the market. I visited on March 21,2026 Also, there is the question of selection, price point, and condition ESPECIALLY when buying vintage pieces. I decided to check out The Hip Zipper because it is supposedly the oldest vintage store in Nashville and the prices from other reviewers said were fair to affordable! Selection made for the first stop. I was greeted by the lovely Gracie name suited her. She allowed me to browse quick to answer questions and showed me to the dressing room all while juggling other clients. The Hip Zipper has an ample dressing room for trying on. I think there is only one dressing room. However, in a pinch they might use the restroom. I must mention they do have a restroom which is lovely. I really love the layout of the store easy to survey every rack CLEARLY marked with what is there. The tags give additional help on the size and prices are CLEARLY marked. Please remember vintage does run smaller don't FORCE these garments to fit if you are having trouble PLEASE ask for assistance. I picked up two very fabulous dresses from two different eras of fashion. A sweater dress with amazing details and a matching belt dating from the 1940's to 1950's $ 52.00 and a late 1970's early 1980's dress for a mere $ 10.00! Although I wish I spent more time looking at accessories! There were a few purses that I was swooning over now I wish I had picked one up. I will call tomorrow and ask if I bought it would shipping home be a possibility. The Hip Zipper DEFINITELY worth a visit if you are visiting Nashville.