Let Me Entertain You
For the host or hostess in your life, there’s no better gift than these stunning Amara Black and Light Oak Boards from Crate & Barrel. Sturdy enough for kitchen prep work, these solid oak boards double as stunning serving pieces for charcuterie, cheese, and crudités so their guests will be as wowed by the aesthetic as they will be by the food! Starting at $40 (2126 Abbott Martin Rd., 615-942-2664; crateandbarrel.com)
A Spirited Gift
For the whiskey lover in your life, Jack Daniel’s has announced the launch of two limited edition Barrel Finished Rye Whiskeys—the latest expressions in the brand’s Distillery Series line of experimental whiskeys. The Toasted Maple Barrel Rye and Toasted Barrel Finished Rye were specially selected by Assistant Distiller Lexie Phillips and her husband Josh Phillips, who also works at the Distillery. $41.99 (jackdaniels.com)
No Dice?
Quit playing around and check that hard-to- shop for person off your list with this stunning SKY Dice Cup & Dice. The perfect gift for the person who has everything. $79 (4005 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 103, 615-385-0140; corzineco.com)
The Gift of Time
What better way to show someone you care than with a Rolex? A pre-owned Rolex Oyster Datejust Watch from STORE 5a under the tree is the ultimate way to say Merry Christmas. $14,950 (3805 Green Hills Village Dr., 615-610-7656; store5a.com)
Kid Friendly
Let your littles show some Nashville love with this adorable apparel. The onesies are available from newborn to 24 months and the tees are sized for toddlers 2T to 5-6T. Starting at $20. (The Music City Shop at Bridgestone, 501 Broadway or The Music City Shop at Fifth + Broadway, 5036 Broadway Pl., Ste. 206; themusiccityshop.com)
Merry Mercedes
The Mercedes 2023 EQS 450 SUV is an electric SUV like no other. A luxury automobile that fits the whole family and looks gorgeous while doing it? That’s a gift everyone can enjoy! Starting at $105,550 (Mercedes-Benz of Music City, 734 Envious Ln., 615-724-6262; mbofmc.com)
Drink Local
Gift a bottle of local craft spirits or a unique distillery experience from Pennington Distilling Co. Blend Your Own Bottle, taste a flight of single barrel whiskey, or take a private tour. It’s the perfect gift for the spirit lover in your life. (penningtondistillingco.com)
All That Glitters
These Deepa Gurani Shayna earrings are the perfect accessory for the holiday season. The dazzling danglers will light up any room, so be sure to gift them early! $98 (eallenboutique.com)
Welcome Home
Nothing says “welcome” like a cocktail...unless it’s a cocktail-themed welcome mat! This Tito’s Home for the Holidays Welcome Mat is the perfect way to say, “Come on in, the vodka’s fine!” $50 (store.titosvodka.com)
That’s My Jam
Do any two food items say “Nashville” more so than Goo Goo Clusters and Loveless Cafe Biscuits? It’s doubtful. Now Goo Goo is combining the two with their Loveless Cafe Biscuits & Jam Goo Goo—made with Loveless strawberry preserves, biscuit shortbread, and vanilla cake nougat in Ruby chocolate. $12 (googoo.com)
Sharp Dressed Man
Hive & Colony’s green velvet dinner jacket showcases a satin trim and gives a luxurious touch to any event. Shown in the Marzoni crushable velvet with a tuxedo satin treatment, this is the finest velvet Hive & Colony offers—perfect for the dapper recipient on your list. $1,500 (Hive & Colony at The Mall at Green Hills, 2126 Abbott Martin Rd. Level 2, 615-989-6688; hiveandcolony.com)
Get Personal
Is there anything more special than a personalized piece of jewelry. Show you care with an Initial Chain Necklace from Uncommon James. Combining an initial jewelry pendant and a small stone, it’s a delicate and beautiful way to say happy holidays. $68 (601 9th Ave. S., 615-712-7443; uncommonjames.com)
Book It
A coffee table book is always a great idea and this one from Epergne is a perfect option for the friend who values design and travel. The Fife Arms is a visually stunning and personal guided tour of the remarkable interiors of one of the world’s most exquisite hotels. $125 (6592 TN-100, Ste. 100, 615-840-6341; shopepergne.com)
Scent With Love
Happily Grey Signature Scent Candle will please even the toughest on your list. With an earthy and balanced fragrance with notes of freshly cut teakwood, cardamon, and bamboo citrus, the natural coconut and soy wax blend candle with a 65-hour burn time was hand-poured in Nashville— not to mention it smells so heavenly that your recipient will thank you all year long. $40 (Happily Grey at L&L Market, 3820 Charlotte Ave., Ste. 147; shophappilygrey.com)
About Face
The beauty lover in your life will be obsessed with The Serums Kit from Complexion Aesthetics & Skincare Boutique. Owners Natalie Copeland and Beth Higney took their two decades of combined experience to create their AM and PM Serums. They are powerful yet straight-forward formulas with no unnecessary ingredients: just essential, high-quality anti-aging and nutritional elements that promote skin rejuvenation while protecting the skin’s barrier, evening out the skin tone, promoting hydration, and reducing breakouts. $300 (158 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., complexionnashville.com)
Santa Says Relax
There’s no greater gift than a little me time—whether for yourself or someone else, so book a treatment at 1 Hotel Nashville’s Bamford Wellness Spa. Prepare the body and mind for deep relaxation using products from the B silent range, developed to improve sleep quality. Treatment starts with a stress-reducing footbath, opening the body’s meridians and beginning the process of deep relaxation. Next, experience a full back massage with our B Silent body oil. A series of assisted stretches plus Japanese shiatsu rocking releases stress, loosens hips, unlocks the lower back, and gently rotates the spine. Finally, B Silent Temple Balm is applied to the forehead and temples to prepare the body and mind for deep relaxation. (710 Demonbreun St., 833-624-3111; 1hotels.com/Nashville)
A Gift to Dine For
Enjoy Music City’s premier dining experience at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, proudly serving nationally acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime Steaks, seafood, and sushi alongside live nightly entertainment and impeccable service. Treat everyone on your holiday shopping list to the meal of a lifetime. (300 4th Ave. N., 615-434-4300; jeffruby.com)
Neighborhood Happy Hour
Surprise your friends or neighbors with pint glasses featuring several unique neighborhoods throughout Nashville: The Gulch, East Nashville, Germantown, 12 South, Five Points, and The Nations. These make great holiday housewarming gifts as single glasses or purchase them in a set for the true Music City lover in your life. $15 each (The Music City Shop at Bridgestone, 501 Broadway or The Music City Shop at Fifth + Broadway, 5036 Broadway Pl., Ste. 206; themusiccityshop.com)
Mid-Century Merriment
For the designer or antiques collector in your life, this mid-century Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass chair is sure to be a hit! It’s not only gorgeous; it’s incredibly hard to find and makes for a total standout under the tree. $975 (GasLamp Antiques, 100 Powell Pl. #200, booth B275, 615-297-2224; gaslampantiques.com)
Refreshed for a New Year
Give the gift of rejuvenated skin with a hydrafacial at Gold Skin Care. The multi-step treatment deeply cleanses and exfoliates the skin with gentle and relaxing resurfacing. Debris is removed from the pores of the skin by a painless suction piece while nourishing serums are simultaneously infused into the skin to offer hydration and brightening effects to the skin. $195 (2000 Richard Jones Rd. #220, 615-383-2400; goldskincare.com)
Art For Art Sake
Whether for investment or décor, finding a piece of art to fit your recipient’s personality is always a great gift idea. “Harrington 1996” is based on artist Owen York’s time as a student at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. (owenyork.com)
Holiday Lights
Lafco candles are a beautiful way to show you care—pick a personalized scent that fits the personality of that hard- to-shop-for person on your list and prepare to watch their face light up. Starting at $65 (O.P. Jenkins Furniture & Design, 1556 McEwen Dr., #114, Franklin, TN 615-628-8034; opjenkinsfurniture.com)
It’s Electric!
Only you can declare the new possible. And only one vehicle can take you beyond the boundaries of convention—where extreme performance and limitless luxury live in harmony. Discover the BMW XM: the first pure M since the iconic BMW M1 and the first electrified M in history. (Visit bmwofnashville.com and pre-order yours today.)
Spa-La-La-La-La
A relaxing post-holiday spa treatment is always a great gift! The European-inspired Relâche Spa at Gaylord Opryland soothes the senses and the soul. Choose from massages, body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures, salon services, and more. (relacheopryland.com)
Bottoms Up
Toast the good life with a glass of vino from Revelette Wines. The Napa-sourced winery produces a Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon and a proprietary Red Blend. The Cabernet Sauvignon’s grapes are from the widely recognized viticultural region of Napa Valley– Rutherford. The wine embodies the robust elements unique to the AVA and is thoughtfully blended to feature tasting notes of dark fruits, including plum and black currant, and has a smooth, finessed finish. (revelettewines.com)
The Most Woofderful Time of the Year
Don’t forget to pamper your pooch this year! And while chocolate is a big no-no for pups, a little Goo Goo inspired toy never hurt anyone. This sweet treat is plush not perishable, so your pet can enjoy it all year long. $20 (googoo.com)
Giving to Give Back
Thistle Farms, the nonprofit social enterprise serving women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction, has added a new CBD line to their beloved body and home products. The line features a CBD-based Body Balm to help aching muscles and a Bath Soak that will give that nightly bath an extra dose of relaxation and stress relief. Each product is made with a full-spectrum CBD distillate extracted from Tennessee-grown hemp that meets the published CBD targets and is within the 0.03% legal limit of THC. Not to mention the proceeds go directly to this incredible organization. Starting at $25. (5122 Charlotte Pike; thistlefarms.org)
Food For Thought
Enjoy a decadent meal with friends this holiday season or beyond with a gift card from one of Nashville’s most beloved restaurants, The Rutledge. Whether you gather for brunch or dinner, it’s sure to be an experiential gift that will keep you talking all year long. (therutledge.co)
A Slice of Heaven
For the home chef in your life, there’s no better gift than a pizza oven from AllSouth Appliances. From pizza parties to family dinners, it will brings years of delicious memories. Alfa Pizza Wood or Gas Fire Oven starting from $1,399. (allsouthappliance.com)
State Pride
Give the lefthanded folks in your life something to hold on to! Not only do the heart and the Tennessee map face you when drinking with your left hand, the mug also has a nice-sized handle loop so your friends can get a grip! (Get it?) $40 (tnmuseum.org)
Shine Bright Like a Diamond
It will be a very merry Christmas when you gift this stunning Rahaminov Coil Ring from Diamond Cellar. Your only challenge will be topping it next year! $19,600 (3805 Green Hills Village Dr., 615-610-7656; diamondcellar.com)
Auto Antique
For the retro car lover in your life, this gorgeous 1962 MG MGA MKII Coupe is a perfect gift. Just don’t try to park it under the tree! (JP Frazier, 201 Pryor Creek Rd., Lebanon; jpfrazier.com)
Sweater Weather
The Glen Mock Neck Sweater from Modiste is ideal for any stylish man’s wardrobe. Perfect for layering with a neckline that will keep him warm without the suffocation of a genuine turtleneck, it’s elegantly designed with a stunning fully-fashioned back panel detail. $195 (203 2nd Ave. N.; modiste.shop)