A curated guide to Chattanooga's independent record stores — highlighting local shops, in-store events, and the community that supports physical music.
Dallos Vinyl Love is an independent Chattanooga record store focused on thoughtfully curated vinyl across soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, rock, and international releases. With an emphasis on discovery and deep listening, the shop prioritizes quality selections, welcoming energy, and a love for records as cultural artifacts.
Established 2025.
Dowda's Records is a long-running Chattanooga record store known for its extensive selection of new and used vinyl spanning rock, jazz, blues, soul, and classic releases. With decades of history in the local music community, Dowda's remains a trusted destination for collectors, longtime listeners, and new vinyl buyers alike.
The shop emphasizes knowledgeable service, deep catalog selections, and preserving the tradition of record collecting in Chattanooga.
Established 2023.
For The Record is an independent Chattanooga record store offering a broad and approachable selection of new and used vinyl across rock, pop, soul, classic albums, and contemporary favorites. The shop emphasizes accessibility, friendly service, and creating an inviting environment for collectors and casual listeners alike.
With a focus on community and music discovery, For The Record regularly engages with local music fans through in-store activity and curated selections.
Established 2006.
Record Store Day pledged store
Inherent Records is an independent Chattanooga record store focused on curated selections of punk, hardcore, metal, and underground music, located inside of Collective Clothing. With an emphasis on intentional curation over volume, Inherent serves collectors and listeners looking for records with purpose, context, and community connection.
Established 2010.
Record Store Day pledged store
Chattanooga's punk rock store!
Bringing the community an immersive listening experience by offering hard-to-find and essential punk, metal, and alternative records at fair prices. Skeletunes Records carries vinyl, cassette, and CD formats. They also carry audio equipment (turntables, speakers) and vinyl accessories.
When the Skeletunes boys are not in the store, they can be found in the pit at local music venues.
Established online 2022, brick & mortar opened 2025.
Record Store Day pledged store
Located inside of the Crafter's Emporium, St. Pete Records is a Chattanooga record store offering a wide-ranging selection of new and used vinyl across rock, punk, indie, alternative, metal, and classic releases. Known for its approachable atmosphere and strong local ties, the shop serves both dedicated collectors and casual browsers.
Established 2022.
Since opening in 2020, Yellow Racket Records has become a mainstay for Chattanooga record collectors and music lovers. Located on Main Street, the shop boasts an inventory of 15,000+ records, ranging from vintage titles in jazz, soul, country, and classic rock to brand new releases in pop, hip hop, and alternative.
Yellow Racket sells records, tapes, CD’s, turntables, speakers, and accessories
They also host live music and regular listening parties
Record Store Day pledged store