Here in Middle Tennessee, the warmer Spring time weather is
perfect for planning group outings and day trips in and around the greater
Nashville, TN area. For Nashville locals and visitors alike, Music City is a
place full of fun events and fabulous sights to see throughout the Spring and
Summer.
If you have been looking for an excuse to get out and explore
Nashville, you don’t need a tour guide to help you navigate Nashville’s
neighborhoods. In fact, there is a great resource at (visitmusiccity.com/neighborhoods)
that can help you with interactive maps and videos of Nashville’s most popular
areas.
Our favorite neighborhoods of Nashville include SOBRO, WEHO, THE GULCH, GERMANTOWN, HILLSBORO VILLAGE, and 12SOUTH. Each one, you will find, is as unique as its name with genuine warm southern hospitality that is the embodiment of Music City.
So, without further-adieu, here is your insider’s
guide to the popular Nashville neighborhoods that you will want to visit.
Downtown/SOBRO
The centerstage of Music City and Nashville’s very first
neighborhood. You will find a variety of restaurants, art galleries, shops, and
live music venues in the heart and soul of the Downtown Nashville epicenter.
The main thorough fair, “Broadway”, stretches through the
center of Music City and along this famous street, you will find an urban oasis
with green spaces, art installations, and outdoor amphitheaters. The first four
blocks of Broadway are known as the “Honky Tonk Highway” with all the live
music echoing in the sound of Nashville.
At block five, you will see the un-mistakeable Bridgestone
Arena, one of the most popular sports and music venues in the world. On the
opposite side of Fifth and Broadway, the new mixed development property, that
is being built, will be the site for the National Museum of African American
Music, large retail shops, restaurants, office space, and apartments.
The downtown Nashville neighborhood is also the central area
of the city’s fine arts. You can enjoy visiting the Frist Center for the Visual
Arts, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
SoBro is home to many attractions that you won’t want to
miss experiencing while visiting Nashville. For example, the Country Music Hall
of Fame and Museum, Music City Walk of Fame, and The Johnny Cash Museum.
With all the sights and attractions in downtown Nashville, you
will easily be able to find incredible restaurants and live music around every
corner. With so many hotels and boutique properties to choose from, you can easily
make this neighborhood your home base while on a multiple day visit in
Nashville.
8th
Avenue/Melrose & Wedgewood/Houston
The hip neighborhood of WeHo is just south of downtown near
the 8th avenue corridor. When you explore this area, you will find a
mix of antique shops, art galleries, fashion design houses, craft breweries,
and even distilleries.
There are also lots of dining options ranging from casual Nashville
hot chicken and burger joints to upscale restaurants you can check out after
you work up an appetite from shopping and exploring.
Its not all cowboy boots and rhinestones in Nashville. Laugh
your head off at Zanies Comedy Club, hear some rock or indie bands perform at
The Basement, find some vinyl at Grimey’s Record Store or sing the night away
at Santa’s Pub.
With so many unique and fun options, you really need to put
the WeHo neighborhood on your list of places to visit in Nashville.
This dynamic neighborhood is located between downtown and
Music Row. If you like the idea of visiting a live, work, and play
neighborhood, then this is the place to see.
The Gulch is considered one of the hottest neighborhoods in
Nashville that offers visitors, modern architecture, incredible restaurants, and
gathering spots to enjoy live music and craft cocktails.
Visitors can experience the urban lifestyle of The Gulch by
staying at The Thompson Hotel which mingles with residential condominiums,
shopping retailers and spa services.
Germantown
The urban suburb located just north of the Tennessee State
Capitol, is with in walking distance to downtown Nashville but has the true
neighborhood feel. Along the streets are many beautifully crafted row homes
that house residence, retail shops, and restaurants.
Neighbors and visitors enjoy the casual coffee houses and
cafes with outdoor seating which are popular gathering spots during the warmer
seasons.
The Nashville Farmer’s market is a well-known tenant amidst
the many bistros that offer locally sourced and fresh cuisine. Additionally, many
popular gathering spots offer exquisite craft cocktails and there is a local
winery and two distilleries close by.
This family-friendly neighborhood is also the site of First
Tennessee Park where the Nashville Sounds play and the 19-acre Bicentennial
Capitol Mall State Park.
The charming neighborhood is bordered by both Vanderbilt and
Belmont Universities and is anchored by the historic Belmont Theatre.
With in the village’s four block radius, you will find a
collection of unique storefronts that offer eyeglasses, jewelry, cookware, and
clothing.
Upscale dining and Nashville’s best pancakes can also be
found here.
Just around the corner, the Belmont Mansion is a popular
historic site that used to house one of America’s wealthiest women.
The trendy neighborhood is a boutique shopping paradise. In
fact, you can find Nashville’s own Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James clothing line here.
Many beautifully decorated windows will pull you inside along the six-block
section of 12th avenue south.
This area is also known for it’s many restaurants and dessert
shops, one of which has a cupcake ATM at Sprinkles.
When visiting the 12South neighborhood, you will find the
perfectly walkable side streets are filled with many fabulously restored homes.
It has been a pleasure providing our local and visiting
clients with suggestions and information about fun and exciting places to visit
in Nashville, TN.
If you would like more information about Nashville or the
services we provide, feel free to call our office at (615) 280-0735.
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