Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 9 places · Murfreesboro
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Our top picks are The Grand Exchange, The Cozy Toad and Crying Cat Books and Records.
These locally owned Murfreesboro shops include independent bookstores, gift shops and women’s boutiques. Addresses and descriptions are based on the linked shop, Main Street or tourism pages.
21 S Public Square, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
The Grand Exchange is an independent bookstore with books across genres, plants, gifts and local goods. The Tennessee tourism page also notes its Boro Book Club and in-store classes.
Best for: books, plants and gifts
19 S Public Square, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
The Cozy Toad is a gift shop next door to The Grand Exchange. It carries plants, crafts, soaps and gifts.
Best for: plants and gifts
504 N Maney Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Crying Cat Books and Records is an independent book and record shop serving Murfreesboro. The shop describes itself as a creative, cozy local bookstore and record store.
Best for: books and records
610 W College St, Suite 110, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
The Grumpy Bookpeddler is a family-owned used bookstore. Visit Rutherford County describes it as a source of secondhand books, including comics and children’s literature.
Best for: used books
107 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
The Country Gourmet is a locally owned specialty gift shop selling gifts, chocolates, candies and baskets. Its site says it also offers Tennessee specialty foods and ships orders across the country.
Best for: specialty gifts and gift baskets
107 S Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
The Marketplace is an independently owned gift and home-accent shop. Its site describes a selection of local art, vintage pieces, live plants, garden items and gifts.
Best for: home accents and gifts
109 S Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Bella’s Boutique is a women’s clothing and accessories boutique on the downtown Square. The Rutherford County tourism page identifies it as an exclusive retailer of Kendra Scott.
Best for: women’s clothing and accessories
2295 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Patina Unique Boutique is a multi-vendor shop with antiques, collectibles, home decor, local art and handmade goods. Its site also lists clothing, jewelry, toys and gifts.
Best for: vintage finds and gifts
1500 Medical Center Pkwy, Suite 1F, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
E. Allen is a women’s wardrobe boutique that offers styling assistance. The Rutherford County tourism page says its designer collections range from denim and jewelry to blouses.
Best for: women’s clothing and styling