Record Stores in Chattanooga, Tennessee
7 record stores — last verified July 2026.
- Dallos Vinyl Love
Newest addition to downtown Chattanooga's record scene, opened by longtime music enthusiast Marlo White on Market Street in June 2025. Curated soul, funk, hip-hop, rock, and international vinyl.
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- Dowda's Records
Long-running, tightly curated Chattanooga record shop (Alton Park area) known for new and used LPs, 78s, 45s, CDs, and cassettes spanning rock, jazz, blues, and soul, run by a knowledgeable owner.
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- Inherent Records
Independent vinyl shop and record label operating inside Collective Clothing on the Northshore, run by Bobby Rayfield and tied to the Monuments in Ruin doom/psych/metal podcast.
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- McKay's Chattanooga
Massive used books/music/movies/games store; a go-to Chattanooga destination for browsing new and used vinyl and CDs alongside its enormous media inventory. Long-standing Lee Highway location.
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- St. Pete Records
Chattanooga's self-described 'funky, friendly, rockin' record store on Hixson Pike, specializing in vintage vinyl, CDs, and cassettes with alphabetized, genre-sorted bins of classic rock, jazz, soul, blues, punk, and metal.
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- Winder Binder Gallery & Bookstore featuring Chad's Records
Used vinyl and CDs from the long-running Chad's Records, now operating inside Winder Binder's books/art/gallery space on the NorthShore.
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- Yellow Racket Records
Flagship new-vinyl-focused shop founded by Ben VanderHart; opened August 2020 after a COVID delay. Includes a Goodman Coffee bar, listening parties, and in-store performances in a 2,000 sq ft space.
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Greater Chattanooga
Record stores in the cities and towns around Chattanooga.
Hixson, TN
- For The Record
Long-running music/collectibles shop inside Northgate Mall (Chattanooga metro), founded by Mike and Gwen Bell in November 2008. Sells used CDs, vinyl, memorabilia, and frames album covers.
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- Skeletunes Records
Chattanooga's punk rock record store, selling vinyl, cassettes and CDs with an emphasis on hard-to-find punk, metal and alternative titles; online since 2022, brick-and-mortar since 2025.
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Looking for somewhere to listen, not just shop? Browse listening bars & vinyl cafes in Chattanooga .
Frequently asked questions
How many record stores are in Chattanooga, Tennessee?
Chattanooga, Tennessee has 7 record stores in the directory, last verified July 2026.
Are the record stores in Chattanooga independently verified?
7 of the 7 record stores in Chattanooga carry our "Verified" stamp, meaning at least two independent, dated sources back the listing.
Are there listening bars or vinyl cafes in Chattanooga?
Yes — 2 of Chattanooga's record stores double as a bar, cafe, or combo space: Winder Binder Gallery & Bookstore featuring Chad's Records, Yellow Racket Records.