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.

As an update to my prior review it should be noted that the store manager saw me walking by the…read morestore and walked out to personally apologize for the store selling me bad food. She said that she personally went and pulled and destroyed the bad stock. The new rating reflects her willingness to make this right. It would be higher if the corporate office had bothered to get back to me. I could have eaten this or fed it to someone with likely dire consequences. I would assume that the corporate office would care about that. I guess not!

So, yeah - you have to hunt. It's not in great shape. Kind of dirty. Comes with the territory. Some…read moreitems are not an awesome deal. Others absolutely ARE! Go in with a discerning eye, reasonable expectations, & have some fun.

Don't believe the name- it's sarcastic because their price is the opposite of dirt cheap. Instead…read morethey jack up the price by a lot and tell you it's "70% off" and after that it became regular Walmart price. It's all a mind game. The store was dirty and unorganized. The employees are trying their best so for that I gave a star. Not the best environment since I witnessed my first store staff/ customer fight during my first visit. It got so tense I almost felt like I was being pranked like being on a tv show. Needless to say, it was my first time and the final time at dirt cheap- go to bargain hunt it's way better!

This DT is conveniently located on Gallatin Pike across from Kroger, with ample parking and ease of…read moreentry/exit. Out of most of the Dollar Tree locations in the Nashville area, this one is a favorite...if I had to have one. Service is usually pretty friendly here and they always have more than one line open, which is a rarity for this brand. Shelves are stocked well, boxes aren't strewn across the aisles haphazardly and for the most part, it's a fairly clean location. My main reason for stops here are normally Tupperware, gift wrapping supplies or the random one-off item. However I have been known to scope the dry goods aisles and scoop up some seasoning or condiments on the cheap. No shame! Overall, solid Dollar Tree location that comes in clutch when needed.

This Dollar Tree used to be great. I'm not sure if they have new management or what but this year…read moreit nose dived! They're never stocked, the employees seem very unhappy and this is the 3rd time this year (once in Jan & another time in June) now it's Aug 3rd and they have no helium or balloons. So they haven't had them all year, sadly this is no longer a good location and it's so sad because it was my favorite location in East Nashville

Other than the smell of cigarette smoke permeating the entire premises, Buybacks is a fantastic…read morestore that has helpful clerks, great selection and tons of space to move around. I recommend it to anyone looking for games, movies and music. I'll be back again and again to see if they have anything new.

Upon my travels in Nashville, this little set up of shops are just adorable…read more Bookstore, beads, clothing, jewelry Really nice gifts. Recommend

I like the idea of the Idea Hatchery. This stretch of Woodland is full of 'hidden' businesses that…read moreblend in with the older homes on the street. Because of the name, I guessed the Idea Hatchery was a shared workspace or a writing collective. It *only* took me [redacted] years to get out of my car and walk in to see what's what. Flanked by an antiques shop and an art gallery (if you've done Tomato Arts Fest you know right where this is), the collective's appearance is a bit nondescript but that makes the discovery all the better, no? Inside the threshold are eight uniquely (east) Nashville businesses. As an incubator, the Hatchery is a perfect spot to test out concepts and gain sea legs before opting for a bigger location or an expanded footprint. It's a great go-between from online/out of the house to stand alone brick and mortar. I believe this is the spiritual parent to the Shoppes on Fatherland. Right now the current occupants tend to skew a bit 'female' in what they do (fashion, art, etc.) but that's not to say that there isn't a lot for a number of demographics to choose from. Selfishly, I'm hoping that some sort of food/treat business takes up residence in the shops. Toffee? Taffy? Shaved Ice? I can keep going folks. Actually, an old-timey, regional candy store would fit in well. Boom. I just found your newest tenant. Sort of. East End has a lot of fun businesses to explore. Next time you're in the neighborhood, scoot just a bit past that (locally) famous intersection and get a taste of what the area has to offer. I think you'll enjoy what you find. At the very least, it's a nice way to pass the time on a lazy weekend day.

This is absolutely the greatest store in Nashville! Their selection is so unique and they offer…read moresomething for everyone: babies to teens to adults and even pets! Their staff is so warm, friendly & helpful! I just became a grandma and Molly has been keeping me updated on their new onesies-which are ADORABLE!!! I've never left a Yelp review before now, but the Nash Collection deserves a million stars!!!

I was really disappointed with my experience at the Nashville collection the prices fell way too…read morehigh for what you're getting and the customer service was not what I expected the overall experience just didn't feel worth it the money there are plenty of other places in Nashville where you can find similar merchandise for a better value I personally wouldn't go back

We love Rare Bird and stop every time we are up that way! Friendly staff, great selection and…read moreprices.

I found some lovely items here. Fairly priced antique mall with clean and not cluttered booths…read more Staff was very friendly and helpful.

This is a fantastic local store. They're always stocked with great items. They even bring in…read morespecialty items from time to time. The prices are a little high for some things but it's worth it to save me a drive when I only need a few things. The staff is great.

Nice independent grocery store that fits in well nicely with this small town…read more The staff was friendly in that endearing small town way and they only enhanced the overall shopping experience. They had a nice selection of food products and also feature local made food items. All in all, a nice store.