5 Up-and Coming Neighborhoods in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville’s up-and-coming neighborhoods are buzzing with creativity, culture, and revitalization, offering a perfect mix of historic charm and modern energy for those looking to live, work, and play in Music City’s most exciting areas.
- Alyana Aguja
- 2 min read
Nashville’s explosive growth has fueled the emergence of lively, up-and-coming neighborhoods that marry historic character with contemporary energy. From the creative streets of East Nashville to the hip high-rises of The Gulch, these neighborhoods provide a combination of culture, convenience, and community-led revitalization. Whether you’re seeking a trendy urban atmosphere or a relaxed suburban atmosphere, these neighborhoods are redefining what it means to call Music City home.
1. Germantown
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Germantown offers everything young adults could want in a neighborhood while also being one of the safest neighborhoods in Nashville! Located within walking distance of Downtown Nashville, this area is filled with plenty of apartments, condos, and townhomes in new and restored buildings, as well as Italianate-style homes. Housing options are also in the midst of a variety of coffee shops, boutiques, restaurants, and bars, so you’re never far from fun things to do.
2. East Nashville
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East Nashville is a region of art and creativity. It is trendy, progressive, and after 15 or so years of increasing incomes the community has been able to retain its artsy, eclectic feel and attract a varied group of newcomers. Its relaxed attitudes and old neighborhoods still pull in young professionals and liberal types.
3. Donelson
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Donelson is currently a specimen of an early postwar suburb with an inventory of largely half-century-old, red brick, detached ranch-style houses. Some infill has occurred in recent years, but mostly linked to expansion of sewers. The desirability of the area was enhanced somewhat by impounding Percy Priest Lake on the Stones River in the late 1960s, which enhanced summertime recreational activities.
4. The Gulch
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The Gulch is a neighborhood located on the south edge of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, along Interstate 40, Interstate 65 and Interstate 24. It is recognized as a hip and trendy neighborhood, and a favorite among locals, college students, and tourists. The neighborhood is in the process of an urban renewal, with new residents, office space, and retail stores relocating to newly constructed or recently renovated buildings.
5. Hillsboro Village
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Hillsboro Village is a Nashville, Tennessee, neighborhood 3 miles southwest of downtown. It is a former streetcar suburb, and shopping and entertainment district, with boutiques, the non-profit Belcourt Theatre, and many independent restaurants. Hillsboro Village is near Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and near Belmont University, and Music Row.