Backslide Vintage - Nashville, Tennessee

Ally Stoneburner

I love this store!!! The lady that owns it is super nice. And I can tell she puts a lot of effort into collecting so many amazing things! It’s also very reasonable pricing! Nothing over the top. I live out of town or else I would be here everyday!

Faith Meyer

Backslide is my favorite vintage place in Nashville. They consistently have a good selection of things at good prices, everyone I've interacted here genuinely seems like they enjoy working here, and this may sound weird but the store smells good, which is high praise for a vintage specialty shop.

Jaydin Jamison

Our group decided to do a game where you pick someone else's shirt for the day. We decided to come here. Prices were very high. The tee shirt I wanted was $28 and sunglasses $15. Someone ended up changing what shirt they got because it was too much to spend at a thrift store for a silly shirt. Shorts $40.

Alexandra Moga

I love Backslide! I always find *incredible* yet down to earth pieces and the prices are super fair, in my opinion. Both owners are lovely people and I’ve always had a great time shopping there. Huge selection, great quality and if something isn’t right with the product they will make it right. I once bought a vest that didn’t work out and they let me exchange it for something better suited. Highly recommend as one of Nashville’s top vintage stores!!!

Marcella Jones

THE BEST vintage boutique I’ve ever been to. I’ve been thrifting all over Nashville and I’ve never seen a better selection or met nicer employees. The first time I went in, Sarah was working and she was extremely helpful. I told her what I was looking for and my size and she picked out so many amazing items for me to try on. We had ourselves a little fashion show and quickly became friends. Honestly that’s the best shopping experience I’ve ever had. The next few times I went in I met the owners, Caitlin and Zack. Caitlin helped me get a stain out that I spotted at no extra charge! When I came back to pick up the item, naturally I found more to buy, and Zack fixed a loose button for me right then and there! SUPER nice and helpful staff. 10/10 all the stars y’all are amazing.

Tim Olson

Went in today, absolutely a wonderful experience. The young lady working the counter was si helpful, and full of so much info. She even had more suggestions of places to explore. Will definitely visit next time in the area. Tha k you so much

Brandy Brown

So many wonderful Vintage shops to choose from in Nashville. When vetting reviews on where we are going to shop we find them to be the usual... Cute stuff, way overpriced, not this place. SO refreshing to come into a spot with a HUGE, organized, awesome selection of vintage that isn't overpriced. The owners & Sam the shop dog were so helpful and delightful to chat with. The whole family found things we love & Kiddo is extra stoked on her perfect vintage jeans! Already looking forward to our next visit.

alexus robinson

I’ve never written a google review. I’m sure in me doin so this will only result in a negative response with the owner since I’ve already experienced one. Why would the internet be any different? To be honest I’m not very comfortable with making this post because my name is now public to him.

I came into the store on Saturday (today) to look for something to wear to my friends wedding in the flowing week. I know backslide to be very overpriced but I was in the neighborhood and decided to go against my better judgement. We exchanged hellos as I entered the store. There were a few other women in the store when I came in. After being there for a few minutes he came up to me and asked if I was okay. I said yes. It seemed weird. It was very abrupt and his body language was odd but I decided to brush it off.

I found a few pieces that might work but needed to try them on. As I was walking into the dressing room he shouted at me to check in my bag. It was a small leather backpack bag where the zippers don't even zip. I was goin to look at their bags later for a replacement after I tried on the clothes. His tone and timing felt very much like a micro aggression. I brought my bag to the counter and tried to put all my valuables in the one compartment that sort of zips. He said nothing to me. No thank you, no sorry if this seems weird we’ve had issues or appreciate you. Nothing. Just awkward silence.

I should note there are no signs posted about checking bags nor did he say anything to me about it when I entered the store or when he walked up and asked if I was okay. I had about 5 things in my hand at that moment so it was pretty obvious I was lookin to try things on.

As I turned to go back into the dressing room a woman asked if she needed to check her bag. He asked to look at what she had and he said no. This whole interaction was really upsetting. I didn’t want to buy clothes at this point but decided to try them on anyway. There were a couple of pieces that could have worked but I had such a bad taste in my mouth I decided I didn’t want to spend my money there.

I exited the dressing room with all the items to return to the counter- there was my bag right where I left it. Sitting on the counter in the wide open. It made me even more upset. He walked up asking if any worked and I said no. I decided to confront him. I asked why he checked my bags and not others. I told him he made feel uncomfortable, that there were no sighs posted about checking bags to which he told me he didn’t have to post signs. I told him I couldn’t have taken anything with such a small bag to which said yes I could. I told him over and over he made feel uncomfortable, he decided to talk over me, try to shut me down and tell me it wasn’t personal but case by case. So yes personal. I asked why he left my bag on the counter for anyone to take to which he said he was watching it. He wasn’t , when I left the dressing room he was messing with some clothing rack outside of the dressing room. IF YOU ARE SO CONCERNED WITH PEOPLE STEALING YOUR INVENTORY -DO NOT BE SO RECKLESS WITH THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS WHILE THEY ARE COMPLYING WITH YOUR MADE UP IN THE MOMENT RULES.

If you’re are going to check bags, check all bags, tell people in the beginning, be polite , and be more responsible with belongs. Hold them behind desk where someone else can’t grab them.

Finally if someone tells you that you made them feel uncomfortable, do not shut them down, speak over them and tell them they are wrong. You came across as another misogynistic man who doesn’t care about what a woman has to say. Not considering for a second that your behavior could be unwelcoming even if not intended to be so. You are an owner of the business and you should better.