Nashville, Indiana, Shop Hours | Brown County Restaurant and Shop Hours

We get a lot of questions about shop hours in Nashville, Indiana, and Brown County, Indiana.

What time do the shops open in Nashville, Indiana? Most of our shops open daily at 10:00 or 11:00 a.m.

What time do shops close in Nashville, Indiana? Most of the shops stay open until 5:00 or 6:00 p.m.

Restaurants in Nashville and Brown County often stay open later, until 8:00 or 9:00 p.m.

Hours can vary by season, with shops and restaurants having longer hours in Spring, Summer, and Fall, and shorter hours in Winter.

Contact your favorite Nashville, Indiana, shop directly to determine the hours they'll be open during your specific visit.

Any time of year is perfect for visiting all the quaint shops, art galleries, art studios, and restaurants in Brown County and Nashville, Indiana!


To view artwork done in a local art studio here in Brown County, visit Misty Glow Studio at www.MistyGlowStudio.com

Brown County Bowls Crafted by Brown County Artisan

These beautiful, hand-crafted bowls are created by Brown County artisan, Don Linsenbach, in his Brown County studio, set in the hills of Southern Indiana. Carefully crafted from wood and designed by the artist, these unique creations make wonderful gifts that are sure to be treasured for years to come. To purchase yours or to contact the artisan/designer, contact Don@Linsenbach.com. And enjoy the beauty of Brown County right in your home, year-round!

Summer in Brown County

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy Brown County and all it has to offer. Many people are familiar with Brown County State Park - and its breath-taking views! Many others are familiar with Nashville - full of charming shops, candy stores, restaurants, and more! But not everyone is aware of the huge indoor Water Park and Aquatic Center at the Abe Martin Lodge in the State Park. The spiral water slides, fountains, waterfalls, and whirlpools are a big hit with everyone!

Down the road, closer to Nashville, there's the Poolside Saturday Night Cookouts at the Brown County Inn. In addition to the swimming pool, there's family fun in the form of miniature golf, game room, playground, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, and tennis courts.

Another fascinating attraction is the Pioneer Village and Museum, located in downtown Nashville beside the old Log Jail. The Pioneer Village provides spinning and weaving demonstrations every Saturday and Sunday. It's full of historical facts about Nashville and Brown County, too!

There's many interesting areas for family fun in Brown County, and summer is one of the best times to explore them!

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!

 

Spring in Nashville

The white-flowering dogwoods are at their peak here in Brown County.  And the pink redbud trees are still displaying their magenta blooms.

Here are dogwoods and redbuds in front of the Brown County Courthouse on Saturday, April 17.

A white dogwood also stands near the front porch of the Artists Colony, at the corner of Van Buren and Franklin Streets.

As April drifts into May, the blossoming flowers will put on a show of their own each day.  In fact, the Spring Blossom Parade is coming up soon -- on Saturday, May 1!

Enjoy Nashville and Brown County this Spring!

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.

Hand Turned Pens as Works of Art

These hand-turned pens are truly works of art!  The depth and dimension in these pen designs are stunning!

These are just a couple examples of the fine work being created by artisans in Brown County. For custom hand-turned pens, contact Don@Linsenbach.com.

Brown County Snow February Update

About 4 inches of snow fell between February 5 and 6 in our area of Brown County, Indiana.  Early this morning, I sat on the back porch -- just listening to the snow falling in the woods.  It was still dark.  No birds or squirrels were up yet.  No sound except the snow falling and the wind rushing through the trees.  Cold, but exhilarating!

Here's a Tufted Titmouse entering the bird house near the feeders in our Brown County woods.

Brown County Snow February 2010

Snow is falling in Brown County at noon on Friday, Februrary 5, 2010.  Although it's melting on the main roads, the side roads are becoming snow-covered in areas.

Brown County Bowls

Bowls, bowls, bowls!  Here's just a sampling of handmade Brown County bowls in various stages of production.

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!

Nashville Shops in the Snow

The 4-inch snowfall on January 7, 2010, turned the hills of Brown County to blankets of powdery white. The Nashville shops are as beautiful in the winter as they are in the fall and summer months!

Happy New Year from Brown County

Happy New Year from Brown County!

As the New Year begins, so do new resolutions, new goals, and new events for Brown County and Nashville!

Our Brown County Blog features updates on Nashville and Brown County. Check back often for shop profiles, people profiles, exciting events, and local news of interest to all. And feel free to contact us at any time!

Happy New Year!

Nashville store on Van Buren, Nashville, Indiana.

Christmas in Brown County & Nashville, Indiana

Christmas in Brown County and Nashville continues throughout December and into the New Year!

The town of Nashville is dressed up for the holidays with beautiful Christmas decorations all around. The Christmas Tree Walk on the Courthouse lawn presents a fabulous display of decorated trees. Stores and shop windows feature festive decorations throughout the village.

Enjoy a holiday weekend in Nashville, or stay in an authentic cabin in the hills of Brown County during a lovely snowfall.

Happy holidays!

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 Fall Foliage

Mid-October in Brown County, Indiana! Ahhhh, what beauty!

Bright orange, yellow, and red vistas as far as the eye can see! Crisp, cool air brings the hint of burning leaves across the county.
                           

Colorful "leaf showers" rain down upon us and swirl across the roads and meadows.  Deer pause to watch us watching them.  Squirrels and chipmunks dash about, gathering walnuts and hickory nuts.

The beauty and wildlife surrounding us is almost too perfect to believe!  How blessed we are to live in such a heavenly haven, where time seems to stand still.

Brown County Studios and Artisans

Take the "Backroads of Brown County Tour" during the month of October and watch local artists and artisans at work!


You'll see demonstrations of artistic techniques, meet the artists, and be able to purchase fine arts and crafts direct from their creator. It'll be a wonderful opportunity to shop for special Christmas gifts, too.

Artistic items will include hand-woven rugs and throws, crocheted scarves, woven purses, handmade jewelry, baskets, clocks, stained glass, pottery, ceramics, stoneware, 3D artwork, gourd art, photography, wood furniture, mixed media artwork, oil paintings, and many other unique gifts.

The woods and hills of Brown County will be vibrant with color throughout October. What a beautiful time to drive the Back Roads of Brown County and meet many of the wonderful artists who call this area home!

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!

Spring Blossom Arts Festival, Brown County, Indiana

The Brown County "Spring Blossom Arts Festival" -- May 8 through May 10, 2009 -- featured handcrafted pottery, stained glass, metal work, paintings, "name art," bottle-art, painted furniture, gourd dolls, gourd birds, baskets, clocks, jewelry, wood bowls, and more! Definitely something for everyone! And many of the artists provided demonstrations of their crafts.

If you didn't make it to the Arts Festival on Saturday, hopefully you can enjoy the Festival on Sunday -- and celebrate Mother's Day in Nashville, Indiana, at the same time!

Here's a picture of some of the artists' booths, plus an artist creating personalized "name art."