Friedman's Surplus & Outdoors

06/21/2025

Just a few days back, I saw a Facebook notification that echoes something I’ve heard far too often over the past few years: Another brick-and-mortar army surplus store is closing down. In this case, it’s Tulsa-based Oklahoma Army Surplus, and the news was especially gloomy because the store soun...

12/29/2024

Welp…at least we were in good company.

News 2 looks back at some of the Music City staples that said goodbye for good in 2024.

06/27/2024

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Join local DJ and apparel designer Case Bloom for a Friedman’s Army Navy Outdoor Store farewell party. Bloom, the music mind behind monthly hip-hop institution The Boom Bap, traces his career in bag design back to childhood days browsing the workwear and salvage at Friedman’s. He brings a proven...

06/18/2024

"It's good to know you can help somebody and make their day a happy day.”

For 75 years, the name of a family-owned business has been in Nashville. That business has now closed. The community made sure to give it a big send off first.

06/15/2024

After 75 years as a local family owned & operated business, we are clocking out for the final time. We’ve made a lot of memories, sold all sorts of merchandise, and seen multiple generations of customers & staff through our doors. Thank you for endearing us as an original part of the fabric of Nashville culture. We will forever cherish that opportunity and hope y’all continue to reminisce about the experience of shopping with us through the years.

“At Friedman’s, we sold Fun!”

06/12/2024

The “Farewell Tour” of Friedman's Surplus & Outdoors concludes this Saturday at 21st Avenue and Blair in Hillsboro Village. Join Bill Cody and the WSM team onsite from noon to 2pm this Saturday, as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary and Final Day, alongside our longtime friend and sponsor, Frank Friedman. Special guest artist Maggie Baugh will perform a special acoustic set, and festivities will continue onsite into the afternoon until the final item is sold. Brown’s Diner will take part in the festivities with an onsite songwriter round.

It’s “The Farewell Tour” with Friedman’s Army Navy and Outdoors this Saturday… WSM onsite noon to 2!... and say it with us… “At Friedman’s, We Sell Fun!”

06/11/2024

Friedman’s Surplus & Outdoors neon soldier sign was taken down ahead of the store’s permanent closure June 15.

06/11/2024

After 75 years in Nashville, Friedman’s Surplus & Outdoors, a family-owned business, is closing its doors.

06/11/2024

“Thanks for letting me add a bit of character over the years to a true Nashville original.”

~Friedman’s Social Media & “Sign Guy”

A very familiar sight has been part of a Nashville business since the 1950s. Monday was the end of an era, but the story isn't over.

06/11/2024

📸: Rob Laird

06/10/2024

Prepped for removal by Liquid Fire Vintage Neon at 10AM (6/10/2024) 🥺