Best Shop T-Shirt in Nashville 2026: East Nashville Books
Our city is rich with independent bookstores, but there’s only one you can rep with a T-shirt that gives strong ’80s skater vibes. Next time you’re in the market for a Susan Sontag paperback and a shirt that will make you feel like you’re an extra in Dogtown and Z-Boys, stop by East Nashville Books just off Dickerson Pike and grab the shop’s official tee, which was designed by U.K.-based designer Edensend and declares “Your brain is a weapon” in a font that’s reminiscent of The Warriors. Plus, the shop donates a portion of every shirt purchase to ACLU of Tennessee.
Past Best of Nashville wins: In our Writers’ Choice, East Nashville Books has also been named Best New Bookstore (2025).
