Rossi's Record Room south of Nashville towards Franklin on Franklin Rd though it might be closed down.
Interesting story: It was a father and son store, both of who were pro wrestlers back in the days before Monday night madness. I believe they even wrestled tag team. Anyway, when they retired the old man opened a health food store (supplements, vitamins, and such) and the son had a room stuffed with records. Some a little rough but Ok prices if you were careful. A year or two ago the son got one of those cancers that goes from feeling bad to diagnosis to death in a month or so. I dont know if the old man has kept the record room open or not.
http://www.lenrossivitamins.com/default.htm
Knoxville has some good shops but 180 miles away. Basement Records just south of downtown and Lost & Found records near UT. Chad's Records 130 miles south in Chattanooga is a pretty good store.
In Nashville:
Grimey's, best of the bunch, usually good condition and price. A very good selection of new vinyl especially if you are into new artists.
Great Escape, some decent deals but be very careful, a lot of "as is" worthless junk stuff that is overpriced
Phonoluxe, generally waaaay overpriced on anything that is decent but they do have some interesting stuff. A large $1 classical collection. No Guarantees. I paid $20 for a record that looked great but sounded like it was played with a sewing needle. Tough luck, no returns..
Interesting story: It was a father and son store, both of who were pro wrestlers back in the days before Monday night madness. I believe they even wrestled tag team. Anyway, when they retired the old man opened a health food store (supplements, vitamins, and such) and the son had a room stuffed with records. Some a little rough but Ok prices if you were careful. A year or two ago the son got one of those cancers that goes from feeling bad to diagnosis to death in a month or so. I dont know if the old man has kept the record room open or not.
http://www.lenrossivitamins.com/default.htm
Knoxville has some good shops but 180 miles away. Basement Records just south of downtown and Lost & Found records near UT. Chad's Records 130 miles south in Chattanooga is a pretty good store.
In Nashville:
Grimey's, best of the bunch, usually good condition and price. A very good selection of new vinyl especially if you are into new artists.
Great Escape, some decent deals but be very careful, a lot of "as is" worthless junk stuff that is overpriced
Phonoluxe, generally waaaay overpriced on anything that is decent but they do have some interesting stuff. A large $1 classical collection. No Guarantees. I paid $20 for a record that looked great but sounded like it was played with a sewing needle. Tough luck, no returns..