Shopping in Goodlettsville

The Tailgate-Music Valley Antiques Show and Vintage Marketplace have been going strong for more than 30 years and have offered inspiring design ideas to everyone from new homeowners to seasoned antiquers. The more than 140 vendors display a treasure trove of architectural and industrial items, fine and decorative art, furniture, and vintage and estate jewelry. On Saturday, February 16 at noon, expert designers will also host a hands-on decorating seminar. They'll share ways to incorporate vintage items into a traditional, contemporary, or industrial interior, such as pairing a modern coffee table with a 1920s-era lamp or stuffing a throw pillow with Federal Reserve bank notes.

If geneticist and horticulturalist Gregor Mendel were still alive today, he would marvel at Rivergate Garden Center. Owner Jonathan Buck fills the nursery with plants from breeders such as the aptly named Proven Winners and the Conard-Pyle Co., which has been developing hybrid roses since 1897. From spring through the moment when the world's executive producers decide it's winter, the center is rampant with blossoming roses, lipstick-red weigela, and violet butterfly bushes engineered to expend energy continuously in colorful abandon. These plants also require less maintenance, as their stems resist frost and mildew and quit growing once they have reached a manageable, predetermined size.

A marksman steps into his lane, steadies his aim, and fires at the target hanging 25 yards away. On Sumner Gun & Supply's 10-lane indoor range, this scenario plays out daily as shooters hone their handgun proficiency. In addition to overseeing open-range time, Sumner's defense experts teach classes, such as youth safety seminars and advanced pistol operation. Between classes and sessions on the range—which is equipped with adjustable benches for disabled and elderly guests—a lounge area encourages guests to relax upon black leather couches while watching a flat-screen television. For frequent visitors, the staff offers several membership options.

Beyond the range, Sumner Gun & Supply extends to a pro shop, where arms specialists serve sport shooters, hunters, security officers, and collectors of antique weapons. An onsite gunsmith also dispenses services, including the cleaning, repair, restoration, and customization of firearms.

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.

At Gardens of Babylon, discerning gardeners and green green-thumbs can frolic among a wide selection of eye-catching florae that beautify any garden, apartment, or Star Destroyer escape pod. With 10,000 square feet dedicated to shrubs, trees, houseplants, perennials, annuals, and giant flesh-yearning venus flytraps, irascible Scottish groundskeepers can pick up unique coneflower varieties ($9.99), shrub rose ($20), fig tree ($19.99), or black Spanish grape vine ($19.99). Otherwise, ward off pesky buzz bugs and snake-oil salesmen with Amazon Lights mosquito incense cones ($13.99) with andiroba. Additionally, a helpful and knowledgeable staff helps turn garden concepts into leafy reality with demonstration areas that provide invaluable tips for transforming homes into self-sustaining bio-domes, as well as tutorials that focus on mulching, composting, and fortified-trench digging at home.

Firefly Essentials delivers moisturizing products straight to your home; these products battle the itchy, red, and uncomfortable skin brought on by dry air and wintry weather. More than 25 varieties of handmade soaps are available—including bar blends ($4.75 per bar) such as coconut breeze, lemongrass, and cucumbery melon—that transform the body into a tasty treat for nocturnal, closet-dwelling trolls. Goat-milk-based body lotion will ensure sleek skin by wicking away spilled nacho cheese, while beeswax lip balms formulated with cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, and tea-tree oil will soothe the mouth pillows after a season of chappage. Otherwise, opt for one of Firefly's quick gift sets, like a four-pack of natural soaps tied in raffia cord ($19.50).