Nashville, Indiana, Shops in Spring and Summer

The shops in Nashville, Indiana, are beautiful in Spring and Summer!  Flowers are blooming, decorations are waving in the breeze, and each shop's unique items are proudly on display!

In fact, the merchandise, crafts, artwork, and antiques seem to burst from the doorways of the shops, tumbling out onto the front porches, and spilling down the steps and walkways!

Come enjoy this lovely time of year in Brown County and Nashville.  New shops are open, new products and artwork are available through galleries and studios, musicians are strumming on the corner, and ice cream and ice-cold drinks can be found throughout the town!

Brown County Arts Festival in Nashville, Indiana

The Spring Arts Festival in Brown County, Indiana, takes place on May 8 and 9. Artists booths will line the streets around the Village Green (Main Street and Jefferson Street) and the Courthouse Square (Main Street and Van Buren Street).

Artists and artisans will display their handcrafted wares: Rock Art, Metal Art, Glass Art, Wood Items, Leather Items, Jewelry, Paintings, Textiles, Pottery and Ceramics, 3D Sculptures, Mixed Media, and more!

 

Redbud Trees in Brown County

Redbud trees are in full bloom, making a stunning display throughout Brown County!

Take a scenic drive through the hills this weekend, and see hundreds of redbud trees, dogwoods, and magnolia trees in bloom!

Stop in Nashville for lunch or a shopping expedition, too!

Stores, restaurants, and antique shops are bustling!

Visitors in Brown County and Nashville

The first weekend in March saw lots of activity in downtown Nashville and throughout Brown County. The sunshine and 50-degree temperatures brought out visitors and residents, all eager to enjoy Spring-like weather in our lovely locale.

We were happy to see all the shops open, to hear music playing, and to see people enjoying ice cream cones, candies, and lunch in the local restaurants.

Here are a few pictures from our walk around Nashville this past weekend.

Brown County Hand-Crafted Gifts

Enjoy these wonderful, hand-crafted bowls and custom pens for yourself -- or give as gifts this holiday season!

The beautiful, turned wood bowls are handmade by a local craftsman in his shop, nestled in the hills and woods of Brown County. On the bottom of each bowl, you can see the craftsman's name, the date the bowl was made, and the type of woods used in the creation of each bowl. To contact the Brown County artisan who makes these bowls, email Don@Linsenbach.com. And enjoy the beauty of Brown County right in your home, year-round!

Or select beautiful hand-turned pens of Wood and Corian, such as these. You can also contact the artisan to have a pen specially hand-crafted of woods or materials of your choice.

Brown County Attractions around Nashville, Indiana

Although Nashville, Indiana, is well-known for its artists colony and hundreds of interesting shops, the town also offers a variety of dining facilities, unique arts and crafts, and historic buildings. Here's a few photos taken this month.

Sometimes parking can be a challenge in Nashville, so come early! Take advantage of the trolley or horse-drawn carriages to help you get around town or to return to your parked car.

While in town, try to visit the log jail -- and see the two-headed calf! Tour the Pioneer Museum, too. When open, you can see weaving demonstrations, a variety of working looms, a pioneer home and furnishings, an old-fashioned doctor's office, a blacksmith's shop, and other interesting exhibits of historic merit. Kids of all ages will enjoy this!