You've tagged the carpet on Instagram, you've walked over it a million times, but did you know you can actually WEAR it? Show your BNA Carpet support with these carpet-patterned apparel and accessories!
We’re still not entirely sure why the Nashville airport’s swirly, monochromatic, adorably tacky carpet has captured our hearts, but we’re irreversibly attached. Nashville loves it so much, in fact, that the carpet has garnered more than 20,000 followers on Instagram, hundreds of tags a day (and it replies snarkily to most!), and a petition to save the original carpet from airport remodeling. Anyone who has traveled through the Nashville International Airport (BNA) would recognize the pattern, but it still feels like our favorite inside joke.
If you are as smitten with the BNA Carpet as much as we are, then you’ll likely be interested in scoring some BNA Carpet swag, and that’s where we come in. From socks to shirts to tumblers and more, we’ve rounded up 11 ways to sport the BNA Carpet if your love for the swirl runneth over.
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Socks
Maybe you want to show your affection for but not be all out with your love for the BNA Carpet. That’s fine, and these are the socks for you. If noticed by the keen, BNA Carpet-trained eye, these patterned socks will turn heads in meetings and security lines alike. Shop these comfy socks HERE for $15.
PinSocks, $15RELATED: 9 Places to Eat Like a Local at BNA
20 oz. Tumbler
Catching a red-eye? Stay caffeinated (and hydrated) in true BNA style with this vacuum-insulated, stainless steel BNAshville tumbler! Find it for $32 HERE; coffee not included.
Pin20 oz. tumbler, $32
Yoga Pants
These stretchy, mid-calf-length leggings with a flattering, high elastic waistband are perfect for a workout class, an afternoon of errands, a comfy evening at home or for racing through the terminal to catch a flight. Find them for $54 HERE.
PinYoga pants, $54. (Can someone PLEASE buy these and the hoodie at the end of this list and lay down on the BNA carpet and take a photo?!)
Neck Tie
Feed your wanderlust in and out of the office by adding this BNA Carpet tie to your rotation. We can’t condone rocking this tie outside of Tennessee, so wear at your own risk. Snag it for $30 HERE.
PinTie, $30
Short-Sleeved Pocket T-Shirt
We’re big fans of the subtle pocket detail of this classic tee. Spice up any casual look or stick your boarding pass in the carpet-pattered pouch! Find this shirt for $24 in black here and white here. Stay a little warmer with the long-sleeved option available for $30 in black here and white here.
PinShort-Sleeved Pocket T-Shirt, $24
Tennessee T-Shirt
Show your Tennessee and BNA Carpet pride at once with this stylish top. We dig the carpeted state and stars in this unisex shirt style. Shop it for $26 HERE.
Put your most Nashville foot forward with these lightweight slip-on shoes, and take the carpet with you no matter where you go! The minimalistic form paired with the pleated, square TOMS-style toe makes this shoe the perfect casual option. Shop them, in half and whole size, for $45 here.
PinSlip-ons, $45RELATED: 12 Charleston Restaurants in 36 Hours: Challenge Accepted!
Bag Tag
Add a pop of BNA Carpet to any piece of luggage with this carpet-patterned bag tag. This would make a great gift for any Nashville-based or -bound traveler. Find it for $18.99 HERE!
PinMetal bag tag, $18.99
Cotton Ballcap
Top off any casual look with a BNA Carpet hat. Find the cotton ballcap for $28 HERE, as well as a trucker-style patch hats for $25, HERE.
PinHOME and BNAshville cotton hats, $25 each
Phone Case
Take airplane mode to the next level when you accessorize your mobile device with some BNA Carpet pizzazz. The case is available for many different phone models; prices start at $20 HERE.
PinPhone case, many models, starting at $20
Hooded Sweatshirt
It’s always wise to bring a warm layer to the airport to shield you from the frigid temps of airplane air-conditioning. And when you’re not traveling, this is a look we’d recommend you sport all fall long. Just don’t fall asleep on the BNA floor — you may blend right in. Find this hoodie for $60 HERE.
PinHoodie, $60. Yes, this is the perfect topper. Do buy. Do take a pic. Do make us smile and laugh and love our quirky city even more!All images and products are by Ray Reid Fashion. All orders ship for just $5, so get shopping HERE and choose your own personal homage to our nation’s favorite airport carpet! Don’t forget to tag StyleBlueprint Nashville AND the carpet on Instagram!
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Zoe is a StyleBlueprint freelance writer, Charlotte native, Washington & Lee graduate, and Nashville transplant since 2012. She teaches Pilates, helps manage recording artists, and likes to "research" Germantown's food scene.
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