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Chattanooga Vinyl Trail
Two Hixson record shops, a downtown hip-hop specialist, and an East Side shop with its own listening room.
Car Crawl · 5 stops · about 12.9 miles. The stops are spread across a metro area or several towns. Plan on driving between shops. What do route types mean?
The 5 stops
1. For The Record
Friendly Hixson shop near Northgate Mall with a well-laid-out, alphabetized selection of pre-loved vinyl, including hard-to-find records, and a few posters.
Tip: Records are alphabetized, so hunting is easy. The owners buy records, and reviewers describe them as honest and fair, and say prices are among the best in the area.
412 Northgate Mall Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 PM 2. St. Pete Records
Well-organized shop with a price point for everyone, plus an attached vintage furniture store.
Tip: Check the $1–2 section in the back for stacks of 45s and 12-inches.
3901 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 3. DALLOS VINYL LOVE
Downtown shop with a notably well-curated hip-hop section.
Tip: The owner is known for personal recommendations — ask for a few picks.
1463 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM 4. Yellow Racket Records
Shop with a listening room for live in-store performances and a tattoo studio next door.
Tip: Check their event calendar — in-store live sets happen fairly often.
2311 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37404, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 PM 5. Inherent Records
Small record store on Frazier Avenue with new and used vinyl, a good local section and a solid international selection. The owner will track down albums he doesn't have in stock.
Tip: Easy to walk past: it's the left-side door and the sign is small. Signed the Record Store Day pledge.
40A Frazier Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 – 6:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 – 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
All record stores in Chattanooga, TN · All record stores in Tennessee
Where to stay
Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga Downtown (105 W Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408). A Southside hotel with a rooftop bar and pool, next door to DALLOS Vinyl Love and a short walk from the Chattanooga Choo Choo. View on Google Maps.
Part of a road trip
- Southern Soul Loop4 stops
- Northwest Georgia to Chattanooga4 stops