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West Tennessee Record Run: Memphis, Jackson, Union City and Covington
Start with three Memphis shops from South Main to Madison Avenue and Young Avenue, then head east on I-40 to Third Eye Curiosities in downtown Jackson, north to For The Record in Union City, and back south through Covington's JAM Books and Records. Six record stops across West Tennessee. Call ahead for the small-town shops, since their hours are short.
Route: Memphis → Jackson → Union City → Covington · 6 record stores across 4 stops
Stop by stop
Stop 1: Memphis Downtown to Midtown
River City Records
Downtown shop with a fantastic blues selection and sections dedicated to Memphis artists.
Tip: Easy walk from most downtown hotels — a good first stop for Memphis-specific pressings.
101 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Hours
Monday Closed 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 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Shangri-La Records
Midtown Memphis shop with a broad stock across genres, including Memphis soul and alt-rock, with new, used and 45s.
Tip: Open seven days; the Memphis soul and local-artist sections are worth a look.
1916 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Goner Records
Legendary Memphis punk and garage-rock label-and-shop with a devoted mail-order following.
Tip: Check their own label releases — some are exclusive to the shop and website.
2152 Young Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday 12:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 PM
Stop 2: Jackson
Third Eye Curiosities
Downtown Jackson record shop where visitors say you can feel the owners' passion for music. Reviewers mention fair prices and a good selection, plus local music.
Tip: Staff will help track down a record on request, and reviewers say local artists' CDs and signed vinyl turn up here. Closed Sundays.
116 E Baltimore St, Jackson, TN 38301, USA
Hours
Monday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 3: Union City
For The Record
Downtown Union City record shop with new and used vinyl, including boxes of 45s, in a small, well-organized space. Visitors drive in from across northwest Tennessee.
Tip: Closed Sundays and Mondays. Reviewers say rock and classic records are the strength, with few hip-hop or pop titles.
110 W Church St, Union City, TN 38261, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday Closed
Stop 4: Covington
JAM Books and Records
Downtown Covington bookstore that also sells records, with comics and a kids' area. A friendly small-town stop north of Memphis.
Tip: Open late afternoons and evenings Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays. It is a bookstore first, so the record section is smaller.
110 E Liberty Ave, Covington, TN 38019, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday Closed
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.