Collector and entrepreneur Richard “RJ” Cardente brings Replay Sports Cards to Nashville, combining buying, selling, trading, and grading with local events and youth outreach.
- Replay Sports Cards opens first Nashville location.
- Richard "RJ" Cardente to lead the new shop.
- Replay combines traditional and modern retail experience.
Replay Sports Cards has opened its first Nashville-area location, bringing its sports card retail concept to a city known for its strong sports and entertainment culture. Located at 5300 Centennial Boulevard, Suite 202, the shop is the brand’s sixth card store and offers customers a place to buy, sell, trade, and grade sports cards. The opening expands the franchise’s reach while introducing Nashville collectors to a retail experience built around both the hobby and the community.
The store is owned by Richard “RJ” Cardente, a longtime collector with more than 20 years of experience in the hobby and a professional background in finance and project management. For Cardente, the business represents the realization of a longstanding ambition. He wants the shop to welcome experienced collectors as well as families and newcomers, creating a place where people can share their interests and learn more about collecting.
Community engagement is central to the new location’s plans. Replay intends to host local events and trade nights, offering collectors opportunities to meet, exchange cards, and introduce younger participants to the hobby. Co-founder Brent Schepel said Cardente’s enthusiasm for collecting and community-minded approach made him a strong fit for the franchise. The shop aims to carry that approach into its relationships with customers across the Nashville area.
Cardente also plans to support Replay Gives Back, the company’s charitable initiative focused on making card collecting accessible to underserved young people. According to the company’s announcement, the program has donated more than three million cards to youth organizations. The initiative connects the franchise’s commercial expansion with a broader effort to share the hobby with a new generation.
The Nashville opening also reflects Replay’s approach to franchise growth, pairing local ownership with a recognizable retail concept. For operators building community-based businesses, consistent event planning can help turn a store into a gathering place rather than simply a point of sale. The Event Calendar feature available through Gorilla Dash can help franchise teams coordinate activities and communicate event details, supporting the kind of local engagement that Replay aims to foster in Nashville.
Key Facts:
| New Nashville Location | Replay Sports Cards is opening its first Nashville location at 5300 Centennial Blvd., Suite 202. |
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| Community Events | The shop will host events like trade nights to engage local collectors. |
| RJ Cardente's Vision | Richard "RJ" Cardente aims to create a community-focused business that fosters interest in card collecting. |
| Replay Gives Back | Replay's charitable initiative has donated over 3 million cards to introduce youth to collecting. |
| Franchise Expansion | Replay Sports Cards continues national expansion with Nashville being the sixth shop. |
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