Made in Memphis: 10 Ways to Shop Super Local

Made in Memphis: 10 Ways to Shop Super Local

Want to shop like a local?  Here are 10 places where you can find made-in-Memphis goods:

1. Mrs. Post Stationery (3092 Poplar Ave)

If you're having a party, need to make a major announcement, just want to send some old-fashioned correspondence, Mrs. Post is the place to go for adorable stationery. All of their pieces are designed and printed locally for the shop owners' brand, Lemon Tree Paper. They do custom work, too.

2. Hoot + Louise (109 G. E. Patterson Avenue)

The newest boutique in the South Main Arts District carries vintage clothing, styles from small, lesser-known designers, jewelry and handmade housewares. Their locally screen-printed pillows, towels and prints will dress up any space.

3. Sache (25 S Main St.)

T-shirt by Sache

All of Sache's t-shirts are made in-house at the shop's South Main location. Designer Eric Evans screen prints logos, renaissance designs and graffiti-inspired art on super soft jersey t-shirts. They've got t-shirts and tank tops for men, women and kids.

4. Goner Records (2152 Young Avenue)

Goner Records is more than a store - it's one of Memphis' most awesome labels. The label's records (from artists like Harlan T. Bobo, No Bunny, Limes and Cococoma) are sold in the store, along with a huge selection of garage, soul and punk rock 45s and LPs. Goner is also one of the best places for Memphis-themed t-shirts (like the ones from Memphis Incorporated).

5. Trolley Stop Market (704 Madison Avenue)

The walls at Memphis' favorite locavore restaurant are lined with plenty of handmade-in-Memphis goodies. They carry everything from homegrown produce to knitwear, water bottles, handmade soaps and pottery made by local designers.

6. Thigh High Jeans

Inside the Thigh High Jeans Studio, Memphis, Tenn.

Kerry and Ann from Thigh High Jeans give new life to old jeans by adding fabric panels and embroidered quotes on the thighs. You can send a pair of jeans in for refurbishing, or you can take your chances with their recycled inventory. You don't get any say in the quote, though - Kerry and Ann pick it out for you based on a series of questions you answer when you place your order.

7. DeNovo Style

San Fransiscan-turned-Memphian Elizabeth Holliday hand sews each one of DeNovo Style's vintage-inspired coats in her Cooper Young studio. Her designs range from dressed-up sweatshirt jackets to lined wool trench coats.

8. St. Blues Guitar (645 Marshall Avenue)

The workshop at St. Blues Guitar, Memphis, Tenn.

If you want to own a piece of Memphis Music, you can't go wrong with a Bluesmaster guitar from St. Blues. All of their electric guitars are designed and finished in their downtown Memphis shop. If you want quality but can't pay full price, check out the scratch and dent rack for instruments with minor defects that won't affect the sound.

9. Five in One (423 N. Watkins)

Local artists' collective Five in One (aka VINI) is one of my go-to sources for gifts. You can represent with one of their Memphis-themed t-shirts or rock'n'roll show prints. They've also got handmade jewelry and knitwear and occasionally, the shop has custom screen printing parties.

10. Mi-Me

Scrub your problems away with Mi-Me's handmade scrubs, body butters and bath bombs. Everything is made from natural ingredients (think salt, sugar, shea butter and oatmeal) and scented with essential oils. You can get their products made-to-order online or locally at Miss Cordelia's grocery.

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Jill
Great list! Thanks for promoting local shopping. Also, there's Diane's Art Gift & Home on Overton Park Avenue. http://www.dianesartgifthome.com/
January 18, 2011 5:14pm
Lindsey
I love that there were a couple of places that I had not heard of. Also, there is Delphinium Boutique next to Hoot + Louise that is great for jewelry, hand bags, makeup and other items. I love this place!
January 19, 2011 3:10pm
John
Thank you for the mention,got a few new places now to go myself!
January 21, 2011 6:32pm
Tiffany
I second the Delphinium mention. My first visit was last weekend, and it is the cutest store!
January 27, 2011 10:25am
Les Brigham
Thank you fro the list, its great to know where to go before we arrive in Memphis to visit your fantastic city. Les & Rose, from Staffordshire, England. We are coming to Memphis in Early April, we would love any tips/ advice.
January 31, 2011 3:04pm
stephanie
Anyone have any tips on locally owned grocery stores???
March 19, 2011 12:52am
Keshia
Montesi's on Summer is a locally owned grocery store. I think that the small grocery store in the High Point Terrace neighborhood is locally owned as well.
March 19, 2011 2:16pm
Ardra Perry
Grand Opening of a new Womens Consignment/Boutique called Charms Boutique will be opened April 2, 2011. It is located in the historic and charming Cooper Young district. Gotta love Cooper Young! Address is 2296 Young. Call for directions and store hours 901-725-0079.
March 29, 2011 4:34pm
Brenton
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February 11, 2014 5:11pm