The Shoppes on Fatherland are a eclectic assortment of small retail spots with a few food/drink…read morespots along with service oriented shops mixed in. The blocks occupied feel like its own little community in the middle of the bigger city. It definitely has it's own vibe and is uniquely East Nashville. When we are in East, we normally make it point to stop in a shop or two. International Coffee, Galena Garlic and Adobe Mercantile are usually spots we frequent when wandering around, and Gift Horse is a cool place for a quirky or local gift for folks. Food wise, Maru and East Creamery are always on point and hit the spot! Hours of each shop differ, so make sure you look specifically at the hours of the places you want to visit. There is no real consistency amongst the shops from an overall hours perspective, which can be a tad frustrating. Parking is a bit wonky as well, nothing really dedicated at all times. There are a few pay lots nearby and street parking is plentiful in the area. Overall, Shoppes on Fatherland is a cool East community and is a good spot to spend a little time when you have nothing going on. It's always an after or before dinner/drink place for us.

Great location! Nice variety of shops and merchandise. I received wonderful service. I will…read moredefinitely return when looking for decor or gift items.

Some time ago, I found a neat place in Murfreesboro called HFS, which felt like a smaller version…read moreof Sam's Club, had large and wholesale items at reasonable prices, and everyone was real nice. This place feels a lot like it... but... I don't know. Part of it is probably the location, right in the middle of industrial Elm Hill Pike. Part of it is the ambiance, which feels more like a small warehouse than a store. Part of it is the very blase attitude of the employees: they're very whatever, when I'm looking for a smile and some chitchat. They've got lots of great snacks and they're cheap cheap cheap. Stuff looks like vending food stuff and at least 25% cheaper. Loving that. There's janitorial stuff, business stuff, office supplies, that kind of thing. You can get in and out there faster than Sam's, and it's reasonably priced, but it's got a chilly attitude, and not very inviting.

I started going to this place to get items to stock our schools concessions. It's a little bit…read morepricier than Sam's Club on candy items, but it's a good option when Sam's is out of something. I really like that they sell the 20oz Coke products. Most places only carry the 16oz versions. Although I have never really asked any questions of the staff, this place has always been friendly to me. I wish they had later hours in the evening and open on weekends, but I understand because their client base is probably not large enough to warrant paying someone to stay open later. Nashville seems to be in short supply for places like this. I'm glad Merchant Mart is here for concessions type businesses.

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 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

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.

Not to be confused with Bueller General, who is too busy stopping to look around so that he doesn't…read moremiss life. Good store because of the amazing bottled water that they sell from the Roxane Spring, which is actually here in Tennessee, so it's fresher here... and also because they used to have good deals on cat food and you could get $5 off $25 every Saturday. They don't do that anymore - the offer is every other Sat but the cat food went up, way up. And because they don't do that anymore I don't go them there very often. Their cat food is a lot more expensive now across the board, and waiting in the endless line is across the BORED. But they still have the best water and I still go there all the time for it.

The store hours are always wrong, and employees are immature when interacting with customers . Btw…read morethey close at 8 PM EVERYDAY not 9

Took my cousin and two nieces in to kill some time. What an amazing surprise. EVERYONE left with…read moresomething. I got a Titans jersey for Saturday's game (my first ever) for $20!! Great idea, great people, great rating from me.

Should be called "Cheap Knockoffs" I swear I could make better re pops in my craft room the…read morewhatever that is hanging on the Tshirt rack. Junk!

It kind of amazes me how most times I go into a family dollar, dollar store, etc. they will always…read moregreet you, even if they're with a customer or busy on the floor. This family dollar appears kind of rough, but it's not as bad inside. Things are well stocked and pretty easy to find- though this location is a bit confusing as they have a ramp in the middle of the store that leads to other items (you will see what I mean if you go in). This particular day they had a few aisles that were messy due to restocking and such, but it wasn't even too bad. The thing I came in here looking for was blocked off by two huge u boats full of stuff, so I just wheeled them out of the way to grab the item- and wheeled them back. Not a huge deal, and I'm sure if I would've asked someone would've done it for me. The employees were friendly during check out which I appreciate. This isn't a place I frequent but it's convenient if you need something cheap.

I know the second I walked through the door, these people were thinking "What the hell is this…read morewhite boy doing in here?" I've reviewed places like this before, and I always try to word my descriptions delicately, saying things like "urban apparel," but the fact of the matter is a white dude like myself could never pull these clothes off. That being said, all their stuff is reasonably priced, and some of it is pretty cool. It's a step up from 615 Ave. Marty's has plus-size clothes for larger gentlemen or just dudes who like to rock the XXXL look. Most of their shirts (tees, polos and a few button-ups) are pretty cheap, and their selection is extensive. They have some pretty awesome shoes and hats, and their staff is really helpful, even if you're a dude wearing skinny jeans and flip-flops. They have a huge selection of Dickies in just about every color imaginable. You probably won't find me in there (I need a place that carries mediums and smalls), but if this is your style, it's pretty affordable and worth checking out.

The Gift Horse is a favorite of the daughter. As soon as I walked into the bright and colorful…read morestore, I could see why. The space is small but packed with so many wonderful things! I especially loved all the tomato-themed gifts. I just found out that the tomato is Tennessee's state fruit, then kept overhearing people talk about the annual Tomato Festival every August! Yes, I will need to see that one of these years! It was tough, but we finally decided on some souvenirs -- keychains, pens and hairclips -- to bring back to Cali. Super-friendly and helpful people. Reasonable prices. Easy street parking.

I struggled with the "Never look a gifthorse in the mouth" idiom for eons…read more It made me think I was on the spectrum and had somehow evaded detection by the Florida Public School System. To my credit, people are very poor at explaining it. To use another idiom, it's more or less the same thing as "Beggars can't be choosers". If you get 'ish for free, you have no right to bitch and moan about its quality. Anyway, the items in this shop are not free, but they are very much gift-worthy. If you want to seem funny or thoughtful or clever or witty towards someone you love (or perhaps someone you want to love you), this is the place to go. All manner of knick-knacks that are not junk, that are generally interesting, enlightening, or useful. Like a horse, with real good teeth.

They took their time and made sure earring spots were placed correctly on a squirming little girl…read more Helped us to choose the correct earrings for her that were shorter on the back so it wasn't poking behind her ears. A little pricy compared to Claire's or something but worth it to make sure it is done right and the earrings are quality.

Perfect little jewelry shop in the hallways of the mall. The service was professional and quick…read more Not too expensive, but not a cheap store. They do some piercings (not sure about piercings like tongue or eyebrows.. but definitely ears) and sell jewelry. Their piercings are more legit than you would find at Claire's, but they do about the same offers. The piercings are free with purchase of earrings.