The Gulch
The Gulch is one of Nashville’s trendiest urban neighborhoods. Perfectly situated between downtown and Music Row, The Gulch is where you’ll find some of Nashville’s best shopping, dining, art, and entertainment. This former industrial center transformed over the past decade into a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood filled with creative restaurants, innovative galleries, unique boutiques, cool music venues, and hip high-rise residential living. Some of The Gulch’s highlights include the iconic Station Inn for bluegrass music, handcrafted cocktails at The Patterson House, the art-filled walls at OZ Arts Nashville, designer fashion at Ceri Hoover, and delicious eats at Biscuit Love, Bar Taco, and Butcher & Bee. Don’t miss the neighborhood’s gorgeous wall murals depicting Nashville’s musical heritage. Your group can admire the colorful creativity and pose for Insta-worthy photos. Then burn off all those calories exploring the neighborhood’s junction of pedestrian bridges and greenways.
East Nashville
East Nashville sits across the Cumberland River from downtown, hence the “East” designation. This historic community embraces an artsy, hipster vibe and has been attracting more young creatives over the past decade. Today, East Nashville is one of the edgiest and most vibrant parts of Music City. You’ll find charming craftsman bungalows and beautiful Victorians along the tree-lined streets. Venture down N 5th Street to explore the small businesses, indie boutiques, local eateries, and cool coffee shops that give East Nashville its distinct flavor. Some popular East Nashville attractions include the Taylor Swift Education Center, a free museum that offers a glimpse into the pop star’s early career days in Nashville. There’s also the independent bookstore, coffee roaster, wine bar combo that is East Side Story. And you can’t miss Margot Cafe & Bar, one of Nashville’s top-rated brunch spots.
Germantown
One of Nashville’s first suburbs in the late 19th century, today Germantown is one of the city’s trendiest and most walkable neighborhoods. This vibrant community combines an innovative, progressive vibe with well-preserved historic Italianate architecture. Café and retail options abound along the cobblestone streets, but the neighborhood still retains a highly residential feel. Some Germantown highlights include Monell’s, a unique restaurant where diners share communal tables for a family-style meal. The Nashville Farmers’ Market is a must with local artisans, grocers, restaurants, and live music. Germantown is also home to beautiful Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center.
12South
Anchored by the 12th Avenue South corridor, the 12South district is best known for its stretch of locally-owned boutiques, vintage stores, interior design shops, galleries, and some of the city’s best restaurants. Stroll along and you’ll find everything from the famous Nashville murals by local artist Kelsey Montague to Draper James, Reese Witherspoon’s Southern-inspired clothing and homegoods boutique. Grab brunch at Frothy Monkey or Josephine, and enjoy people watching from the patio of longtime local favorite The Tap Room. Beyond 12th, explore the surrounding neighborhoods of 12South with stunning examples of classic architecture, art galleries, cozy cafes, and more boutiques housed in charming bungalows.
Downtown
Downtown Nashville serves as the city’s urban nucleus and hub for entertainment, business, culture, and government. This is where Nashville first sprung up along the Cumberland River. Today’s downtown has everything from honky tonks and live music venues along the famed Broadway strip to premier sports and music arenas, the beautiful waterfront Riverfront Park, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, the Johnny Cash Museum, the Music City Walk of Fame, and excellent shopping and dining. Some downtown highlights include the lively bars and boot-stomping music of Lower Broadway, the iconic neon signs and music history of the Ryman Auditorium, and the Greek Revival architecture of the Tennessee State Capitol building.
Midtown
Bordering Vanderbilt University and Music Row, Midtown is one of Nashville’s largest neighborhoods. Midtown is known for its music industry presence, thriving LGBTQ scene, and being home to much of the city’s dining and entertainment venues. Hang out like the locals at undergone dives like The Gold Rush and check out the legendary Bluebird Cafe that helped launch Taylor Swift and many other famous country stars. Shop for rare vinyl records at Grimey’s Record Store and sift for vintage fashion finds at Dawg General Store. The lively intersection of Church Street and 20th Avenue is the heart of the Midtown neighborhood. Radnor Lake State Park also provides a gorgeous oasis of wooded trails in the midst of the urban cityscape.
Hillsboro Village & Vanderbilt
Anchored by nearby Vanderbilt University, Hillsboro Village and the Vanderbilt campus area make up an eclectic, youthful pocket of Nashville. The compact Hillsboro Village neighborhood packs a lot into just a few walkable blocks. Funky shops, artisan boutiques, delicious restaurants, and popular bars and lounges give Hillsboro Village an electric college town atmosphere. Pancake Pantry is a local legend for breakfast and brunch. And don’t miss the iconic giant dragon mural! Meanwhile, the Vanderbilt campus boasts stunning 19th century architecture, lush green spaces, and on-campus cultural attractions like the gallery exhibits at Sarratt Art Studios and performances at Langford Auditorium.
SoBro
Short for South of Broadway, SoBro is a rapidly growing Nashville neighborhood situated directly south of downtown. SoBro’s main attraction is the sprawling, state-of-the-art Music City Center convention complex that opened in 2013, spurring a wave of new development in the area. Today, you’ll find hip new hotels, apartments, shops, restaurants, and entertainment options cropping up throughout this quickly emerging district. Some highlights include the National Museum of African American Music, Yazoo Brewing Company, Slim and Husky’s Pizza, and the Nashville Sounds minor league baseball team at First Horizon Park.
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