Shopping in Brentwood Estates

More than three generations of master tailors have run Majestic Custom Tailors since its inception in 1961. They use floating-canvas construction to make men’s and women’s bespoke clothing, including two-piece suits, three-piece suits, smoking jackets, ties, and jeans. After drawing up a personalized pattern, the tailors pick some of 65,000 fine fabrics from brands such as Loro Piana, Wein Sheil, Hugo, and Dormeuil. They use No. 8 Savile Row tailoring, and embellish clothing with Australian shell buttons, soft shoulder pads, and silk linings for a soft mouthfeel. Customizable components include 60 monogram styles, 25 collar styles, 25 cuff styles, and a variety of button-hole stitching-color options.

Equipment from such brands as STX, Brine, and Warrior fills more than 2,000 square feet of space at Lacrosse Nashville. There, stick-handlers can outfit themselves for the season by stocking up on helmets, pads, and shorts or having a trusty stick re-strung in one of 12 different styles, from rebound-resistant, goalie-friendly designs to deep pockets ideal for carrying the ball or storing the coach's keys. The store also orchestrates competitive leagues as well as camps and clinics in which players can hone their skills under the tutelage of all-Americans and Division I coaches.

Specializing in all types of custom framing—including shadowboxing, canvas stretching, and museum standard—The Beveled Edge has been providing customers with picture-pairing frames and quality service since 1983. A creative and experienced staff provides personalized attention to each and every project while offering the latest in custom frame-moulding options and helping customers navigate 4,400 square feet of impressive inventory. Customers can choose to frame everything from vacation photos to life-changing grilled-cheese sandwiches with selections such as silver baby panel frames ($100–$150), single-mat 18x24 black frames ($100–$150), and poster-size frames ($100–$150). Additionally, tabletop photo frames ($35–$110) offer an affordable option, while custom French memo boards (approximately $1,000) and finished-corner corrugated-tin frames (approximately $500) will beautify even a bullet-riddled Jolly Roger. The Beveled Edge's team of magical-elf framers will work all through the night to make it happen as quickly as possible.

A family-owned, full-service shop, Neptune Diving & Ski has equipped its customers with skiing, snowboarding, and scuba essentials for nearly four decades. Inside, the shop's passionate staff helps thrill seekers of all ages prepare for upcoming adventures both by servicing equipment and providing lesson programs for all three sports. Neptune also acts as a travel guide, offering exotic trips to local and international locations throughout the year.

A bright and airy space with red brick walls and wood floors greets visitors to Gin-O Boutique, where the sizable dressing rooms come accented with plush red drapes. Glasses of wine accompany ambles through the chic attire, which ranges from the casual garb of hip-hugging jeans and unique graphic tees to designer dresses, tops, and prison uniforms. Tucked just off downtown Franklin's main drag, Gin-O Boutique's sprawling selection of designer duds caters to both men and women.

Inside Franklin's industrial-plant-turned-artists'-haven known as The Factory, jewelry maker Connie Williams Shaw churns out her popular Native American-style fashions without a single machine. All assembled by hand, the jewelry, purses, and other wearables often feature hand-stitched leatherwork and Connie's signature flair for designs. "I try to take patterns that are old and pull them into a contemporary setting," says the Cherokee-Scottish artist, whose diverse clientele include Native Americans seeking authentic regalia and women looking for a striking way to accessorize an evening gown or space suit.

Customers can browse premade pieces at the studio, but Connie's favorite pastime is creating custom pieces for unique and dynamic people. For her, the most exhilarating part of her work "is when someone comes in, totally confident in themselves, and wants a statement piece, something that shows they're unafraid to be different." The Artisan Company's custom pieces have been worn by maverick performers, such as renowned drummer Charlie Adams, and featured on the TV program Tennessee Crossroads.