ROOTED gives the Gulch a local boutique perspective, East Nashville has independent running specialists, and Opry Mills gathers a substantial footwear circuit under one roof. Nashville’s shoe stores also include a Green Hills fitting stop and two Tanger outlets. For shoppers comparing sneaker stores, Impossible Kicks adds resale to the Green Hills plan. A fitting, an outfit and a specific collectible each call for a different route.
This guide covers 18 physical branches within Nashville-Davidson, including two in the Antioch neighborhood. None are in Franklin, Brentwood or another neighboring municipality. Pick the kind of visit you want first: a considered outfit, a running-shoe fitting, a particular resale pair or a comparison between factory stores. Those goals lead to different routes.
Compare the stores for your purchase
Opry Mills is the useful all-in-one comparison when you want casual shoes at Journeys, athletic options at Foot Locker or Champs, and dedicated-brand stores in the same center. A fitting-led purchase deserves Team Nashville or Fleet Feet, or an East Nashville running visit. ROOTED and Premium Apparel are outfit-led choices; Impossible Kicks changes the brief to the condition and price of an individual resale pair.
Choose a route that fits your day
- Downtown and the Gulch: Nike Nashville for a convenient brand stop, then ROOTED for a broader boutique visit. Do not navigate to ROOTED’s former Hermitage Avenue address.
- East Nashville: The Exchange and Nashville Running Company make a focused independent-running outing. NRC’s current address is on S 14th Street.
- West End and Green Hills: Team Nashville, Fleet Feet and Impossible Kicks serve different needs. Choose the relevant specialist rather than assuming they offer the same kind of shopping.
- Opry Mills: eight branches in this selection, spanning dedicated brands, multibrand chains and skate-influenced footwear.
- South and southeast: Premium Apparel Shops is on Nolensville Pike; adidas and Nike are at Tanger in Antioch. They are separate stops, not a single walkable shopping strip.
The areas are spread out. Check your own route and transport before combining them; there is no fixed travel-time promise here. If a shopping center is your main destination, open its current directory and decide which entrances suit the stores you actually want.
Boutique shopping and a downtown Nike stop
1. ROOTED
ROOTED is the clearest starting point for Nashville’s boutique sneaker scene. It opened in 2017 at a different address on Hermitage Avenue; today, head to the Gulch. Nike and Jordan sit within a wider catalog that also includes ASICS, New Balance, On and designer clothing, so this is a useful stop when the outfit matters as much as the shoe.
Its local connections give the visit substance. The Tennessee Titans collaborated with ROOTED on apparel in 2021, followed by a 2022 Nashville SC collection with artist Brian Wooden. Those are past projects, not promises of merchandise still on the shelves. Look at the shop’s current releases before going, and leave time to explore its own label rather than treating the place as a quick Jordan counter.
Address: 305 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203.
2. Nike Nashville
Staying downtown and want one straightforward Nike stop? This branch at Fifth + Broadway is the simplest starting point in this selection. The official page now calls it Nike Nashville, although older page URLs still say Well Collective. It lists order pickup, which is useful if your visit is short. Choose it for location convenience; use the two factory branches below when an outlet comparison is the goal.
Address: 5046 Broadway Place, Nashville, TN 37203. Official location · Map search
Independent running in East Nashville and West End
3. The Exchange Running Collective
The Exchange connects technical running shoes with the visual culture around running. James and Lauren Osborne opened it in early 2023 after careers at Nike; Bandit’s own interview documents an early retail relationship and the couple’s community ambitions. That background makes the shop worth considering if you care about running apparel as well as footwear.
Its catalog includes On, HOKA, Nike and New Balance. Start with the type of running you actually do, then compare the models that fit that use. For a social visit, check the latest event information before assuming a particular group run is happening.
Address: 966 Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206.
4. Nashville Running Company
Nashville Running Company has moved: use 6 S 14th St. The shop’s own prominent relocation notice is more useful than a saved pin or an older Woodland Street recommendation. Its road and trail categories make it a practical counterpoint to The Exchange on an East Nashville outing.
There is real running-community context here, too: NRC publishes a race-team roster. Treat the dated roster as evidence of its involvement, not an up-to-date list of events. Bring your usual socks and tell the fitter whether the pair is for pavement, trails or everyday walking.
Address: 6 S 14th St, Nashville, TN 37206.
5. Team Nashville
Team Nashville is an independent alternative on West End, with a multisport outlook and a focus on being fitted for athletic gear. The business describes more than 35 years of serving the city, but that relative statement does not establish an exact opening year. One genuinely useful detail: its website directs drivers to parking behind the shop via the alley. Build this stop around fit and intended use rather than limited sneaker launches.
Address: 3205 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203.
Green Hills: fit and resale
6. Fleet Feet Green Hills
The Nashville-city branch of this regional Fleet Feet network is in Green Hills. It is a sensible choice for a deliberate running-shoe fitting, especially if you are already shopping along Hillsboro Pike. The network also has shops in Brentwood and Franklin, which are separate destinations and excluded from this count. Fleet Feet says appointments are usually unnecessary across the chain; check this branch if you need a specific fitting time.
Address: 3900 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 18, Nashville, TN 37215.
7. Impossible Kicks — The Mall at Green Hills
Impossible Kicks adds resale to a Green Hills trip. The distinction matters: buying a sought-after Jordan here is a secondary-market purchase, rather than an assurance of the brand’s original retail price. Bring the exact model and size you want, compare the total with alternatives and ask about the individual pair’s condition and return terms. Confirm the store’s written policy before paying, especially if you will leave Nashville soon.
Address: 2126 Abbott Martin Rd, Suite E217, Nashville, TN 37215.
Streetwear on Nolensville Pike
8. Premium Apparel Shops
Premium Apparel Shops takes the route south to Nolensville Pike. Its business history dates to 2017, and its site pairs a Nike and Jordan footwear catalog with streetwear and statement denim. It is a more useful addition for someone assembling a whole look than for a shopper who only wants to compare running-shoe cushioning. Online product listings show the retailer’s range; ask about the specific pair before making a dedicated trip.
Address: 4070 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211.
Eight sneaker stops at Opry Mills
9. Nike Factory Store — Nashville
The Opry Mills Nike branch is explicitly a Factory Store. That makes it a sensible first check in an outlet-focused loop, but the name alone does not establish the lowest price. Compare the actual model, size and condition of the box against other options. The branch’s own address is 167 Opry Mills Drive, rather than the shopping center’s general street number.
Address: 167 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN 37214.
10. New Balance Factory Store — Opry Mills
New Balance’s factory branch gives you a single-brand comparison for running and everyday shoes without leaving Opry Mills. The brand locator gives 107 Opry Mills Drive; Simon places it by the food court, using Entry 4. The two official pages disagree on some closing hours, so confirm the day’s schedule instead of relying on a late-evening arrival.
Address: 107 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN 37214.
11. Converse — Opry Mills
Converse calls this a factory store and specifically identifies Chuck Taylor All Star, Chuck 70 and One Star within its assortment. That is a reason to compare constructions and shapes here instead of treating every canvas Converse as the same shoe. Entry 4 and the food-court area are the mall’s wayfinding reference. No particular color or size is guaranteed.
Address: 476 Opry Mills Dr, Suite 274, Nashville, TN 37214.
12. Vans Outlet — Opry Mills
For Vans, head toward Entry 2, next to J.Crew Factory, rather than assuming all footwear stores are beside the food court. This is a branded outlet with adult and children’s footwear. If you intend to skate, ask which available models belong to the performance skate range; a familiar Vans silhouette alone does not tell you its construction. Use the mall address below together with that entrance reference.
Address: 433 Opry Mills Dr, Nashville, TN 37214 (mall address; Entry 2, next to J.Crew Factory).
13. PUMA — Opry Mills
PUMA’s Suite 109 branch is a useful dedicated brand stop in the same mall. Put it on the list if you want to compare PUMA footwear with the Nike, Converse and New Balance options elsewhere in the building. Browse the actual selection before deciding that the outlet label equals a bargain; the guide does not assume a sale or a particular collaboration is available.
Address: 433 Opry Mills Drive, Suite 109, Nashville, TN 37214.
14. Foot Locker — Opry Mills
Foot Locker brings basketball, running-inspired lifestyle shoes and everyday sneakers into one multibrand stop. It is useful for comparing brands without committing to a single-brand outlet. Nike and Jordan appear in the location’s brand information, but release allocations are a separate question. Check a launch through the retailer’s current release information before building the whole day around it.
Address: 412 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN 37214.
15. Champs Sports — Opry Mills
Champs Sports is another multibrand option, with a sport-focused footwear and apparel mix. It can earn a place in the same visit when you want to compare a basketball shoe or a complete training outfit. Its launch locator is the appropriate place to investigate a specific release; proximity to Foot Locker does not mean identical stock or identical release access.
Address: 118 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN 37214.
16. Journeys — Opry Mills
Journeys is the casual-footwear stop in this loop, useful when different people in the group want different everyday styles. Go to Suite 420 for the regular Journeys branch; it is distinct from Journeys Kidz elsewhere in the center. Prioritize fit and the actual color selection here rather than expecting the service model of a running specialist or a rare-sneaker reseller.
Address: 433 Opry Mills Dr, Suite 420, Nashville, TN 37214.
Tanger Nashville: two outlets in Antioch
17. adidas Outlet Store — Antioch
The verified adidas outlet is at Tanger Nashville in Antioch, Building 5, Suite 512. Antioch is a Nashville neighborhood, despite the different postal city on the address. This is a separate shopping trip from Opry Mills. The adidas locator and Tanger page publish different closing times, so confirm directly if arriving near the end of the day.
Address: 4060 Cane Ridge Parkway, Building 5, Suite 512, Antioch, TN 37013.
18. Nike Factory Store — Antioch
Tanger’s Nike branch is now listed as Nike Factory Store Antioch, even though its URL still uses Nike Unite. It shares the shopping center with adidas, making those two a practical paired visit when you are already in southeast Nashville. Choose one factory-store area for a short trip; checking both Tanger and Opry Mills only makes sense if you have the time and a clear reason.
Address: 4060 Cane Ridge Parkway, #301, Antioch, TN 37013.
Buying well: sizing, resale and the price you actually pay
Ask for the correct men’s, women’s or children’s size scale, and try both shoes. A number on your usual pair is a starting point, not a guarantee across brands or models. Our sneaker sizing and fit guide helps you prepare for the try-on. For a running purchase, describe your terrain, usual distance and intended use instead of choosing solely by cushioning appearance.
For resale, compare the exact size and colorway, inspect wear and included accessories, and get the return terms before checkout. Do not assume another branch or an online policy accepts your in-store purchase. For outlets, compare the same product rather than a crossed-out reference price. Ask for the total due and keep the receipt, particularly when you will be leaving town.
A store’s catalog establishes its general range, not today’s shelf inventory. If one specific release is the reason for the trip, check the branch’s launch instructions and availability first. For the bigger retail picture, see our guide to sneaker stores in the United States.
A skate-community detour
The Skatepark at Rocketown, at 601 Fourth Avenue South, has an indoor park, a shop and lessons. It offers a way to see the local activity behind skate footwear. Treat it as a community detour rather than one of the 18 sneaker-shopping branches: the current operator page does not establish a footwear selection. Check Rocketown’s current sessions and visitor requirements if you want to skate.
Questions before you go
Which Nashville shoe stores are useful for everyday footwear?
Opry Mills combines Journeys’ casual footwear with Foot Locker, Champs and several brand stores. That gives a group with different tastes options in one center. If the main question is fit for athletic use, prioritize Team Nashville or Fleet Feet rather than expecting the same service from every mall retailer.
Should I combine a Green Hills fitting with resale shopping?
Fleet Feet and Impossible Kicks can answer two separate needs in a Green Hills plan: a running-shoe fitting and a collectible resale search. They are at different addresses, and fit advice at one does not establish the fit or return eligibility of a pair at the other. Decide which purchase is the priority before visiting.
Where should I start for sneaker culture?
ROOTED is the boutique starting point in this route. Add Premium Apparel for a streetwear-led visit, or The Exchange and NRC if running culture is more your thing. Choose the scene you want to explore rather than trying to crown a single winner.
Is Opry Mills the same as Tanger Nashville?
No. Opry Mills and Tanger in Antioch are separate destinations. The guide groups their branches accordingly. For a short visit, choose the cluster that matches your brands and location rather than automatically doing both.
Where can I look for ASICS, HOKA or On?
ROOTED’s catalog lists all three; The Exchange lists HOKA and On, and NRC’s catalog includes HOKA and ASICS. These are retailer options, not a claim that each brand operates its own Nashville flagship. Confirm the model and size you need.
Are Franklin and Brentwood included?
No. Some regional store networks use Nashville in their branding, but a Franklin or Brentwood branch remains outside this guide’s city count. Antioch is different: the two Tanger branches are in Nashville’s Antioch neighborhood.
Can I rely on the listed hours?
Use the official store pages for the day of your visit. New Balance at Opry Mills and adidas at Tanger have conflicting hours across official pages, so check directly if timing is tight. No appointment requirement is asserted for every store.
Make the visit your own
One boutique and one carefully chosen shopping cluster can be more satisfying than racing through 18 doors. Start with the store that solves your main need, then add nearby comparisons. Once you have the pair, our sneaker care guide can help you plan cleaning around its materials.
Store details checked October 13, 2026. Addresses and policies can change; check the official branch page before visiting.
