The stores known for Halloween costumes and looming monsters are making room for a different holiday. Spirit Christmas has listed locations in Nashville and Knoxville for the 2026 Christmas season, with both expected to open in November.
If you’re planning a day out around your shopping stop, our guide to Tennessee locals’ favorite places to visit includes Nashville attractions beyond the stores.
WATE reported the Tennessee additions on October 10 as part of an expansion to more than 40 seasonal stores across 15 states. Spirit’s own Christmas store locator confirms the two Tennessee addresses.
For shoppers, the useful detail is the timing. A Spirit Halloween store being open now doesn’t mean its Christmas version is ready for visitors. These locations are still listed as upcoming Christmas shops, so give the changeover time before heading out for ornaments and stocking stuffers.
Where the Tennessee Stores Will Be
The Nashville location is planned for 2721 8th Avenue South, next door to Chase, according to Spirit’s listing.
In Knoxville, the Christmas shop is listed at 9630 Kingston Pike, next to Urban Air.
Coming from elsewhere in the state? Read what Tennessee locals want first-time visitors to know for practical advice on planning your trip.
Those addresses matter because the change involves selected storefronts. If you already shop at a Spirit Halloween nearby, check the Christmas listing before assuming that’s the one making the switch.
WATE reports that most of the Christmas locations will take over spaces operating as Spirit Halloween this fall. A handful elsewhere are scheduled to open in October, but Tennessee’s stores are expected to follow in November.
As of October 12, Nashville’s official Christmas page says it opens in November and lists its hours as closed. Knoxville’s listing identifies the location as opening soon. Neither page checked provides a specific opening day.
Once opening dates are confirmed, you could pair a shopping trip with one of these unique Tennessee dining destinations recommended by locals, including Nashville’s Loveless Cafe and Monell’s.
What You’ll Find Inside
Spirit’s Christmas listings describe a mix of decorations, gifts and holiday clothing. Expect items such as ornaments, nutcrackers, outdoor inflatables, Christmas sweaters and smaller presents for stockings or gift exchanges.
That helps explain what kind of shopping stop this will be. You might browse for a decoration for the front porch, a sweater for a holiday gathering or a small gift, rather than arrive expecting a general department store.
Decorating and getting comfortable at home fit right in with the quieter side of Tennessee locals’ favorite winter activities.
There’s also a display element beyond the merchandise.
Spirit advertises an interactive area called Candy Cane Express on both cities’ Christmas pages. The company describes a train-station setting with holiday characters and a desk for writing letters to Santa. Nashville’s page also describes a nearly life-size train and caboose that visitors can interact with.
If you’re considering bringing children or grandchildren along while you browse, that’s a useful detail: the company is planning something to explore inside the shop as well as shelves of things to buy.
Check the Christmas Listing Before Leaving Home
For now, November is the expected opening window, rather than a confirmed date for your calendar.
Check the specific Christmas store’s status and hours shortly before visiting, especially if you’re making a separate trip into Nashville or Knoxville. The current Halloween schedule won’t tell you when the Christmas displays are ready.
If you’d rather turn the outing into a weekend away, explore Tennessee locals’ favorite small towns for ideas beyond the city shopping stops.
