The Nitty Gritty

About The Nitty Gritty

The Nitty Gritty is a vintage clothing store on 996 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY.

Going by its website, you can expect vintage and estate jewelry, vintage clothing and accessories and old books, maps and ephemera. Beyond the sales floor, the site lists buys antiques and collections.

Call (502) 583-3377 to confirm hours before a long drive.

We list 38 other shops in Louisville, so you can make a day of it.

What it sells and does

• Jewelry
• Vintage clothing
• Books & paper
• Buys antiques

• Vintage costume jewelry, including rhinestone pieces, early plastics, Bakelite, lockets, and ringsJewelry · source page
• The Nitty Gritty is a wonderland for vintage clothing enthusiasts of all ages, styles, and gendersVintage clothing · source page
• We’re always trying to figure out the best way to get our selection of vintage magazines, dolls, and barware (among other items that fall outside the realm of clothing and accessories) to customers who’ll love themBooks & paper · source page
• Sell Your Stuff!Buys antiques · source page

Based on quotes from its own website (October 2026). Stock changes constantly; ask about specific pieces.

Get directions · Copper pin: this shop; dark pins: other listed shops nearby.