NEIGHBORHOOD

Bellevue

A relaxed suburban neighborhood in west Nashville where more than half the land is protected parkland, including Warner Parks and the start of the Natchez Trace.

Natchez Trace Parkway view from lookout during fall

About the Neighborhood: Bellevue

Bellevue is a fast-growing suburban neighborhood located roughly 13 miles southwest of Downtown Nashville. Since the beginning of the 2000s, Bellevue has experienced massive growth including apartments, condominiums, shopping centers, and subdivisions. It’s a great place for nature lovers, over 60 percent of Bellevue consists of land protected by the Nashville Metro Parks’ Conservation Department which includes the beautiful Edwin Warner Park, the Harpeth River State Park and the beginnings of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway. Nashville institution The Loveless Cafe is the neighborhoods most famous restaurant, open since 1951 on its western border.

Bellevue Neighborhood Scorecard

Our scorecard evaluates Bellevue based on the factors that matter most to residents.

Overall score

90 /100

Bellevue is a relaxed suburban neighborhood with abundant parks, convenient shopping, and easy access to downtown Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin.

At a glance

Population 64,000
Vibe Family-Friendly, Suburban, Local
Median Home Price $565,000
Median Age 39
Average Income $98,000
Downtown Commute 20 minutes
Airport Commute 28 minutes

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Excellent parks
  • More affordable than central Nashville neighborhoods
  • Strong everyday conveniences
  • Laid back and not touristy
  • Family-friendly

Things to Consider

  • Very car-dependent
  • Rush-hour traffic
  • Limited nightlife and trendy restaurants

Parks & Nature

5.0

Edwin Warner Park, Percy Warner Park, the Harpeth River Greenway, and the nearby Natchez Trace are all easy to access.

Schools

ℹ External data

Bellevue is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools, with public and private options in the area. See the Tennessee State Report Card and GreatSchools for school-by-school data.

Affordability

4.0

Bellevue offers better value and larger homes than many neighborhoods but well-priced homes move fast.

Family Friendly

4.8

Excellent parks, youth sports, schools, and spacious neighborhoods.

Restaurants

4.0

A growing mix of local restaurants and familiar favorites offers solid dining options.

Shopping

4.2

Not trendry but Bellevue One Place and nearby retail centers provide great everyday shopping and services.

Nightlife

2.7

There's a handful of great neighborhood bars and breweries, though not anywhere close to Downtown or Midtown.

Walkability

2.8

There are some mixed-use areas but most things require a car.

Commute

4.3

Convenient access to Highway 70, I-40, downtown Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin though rush-hour traffic can be heavy.

Scores reflect Nashville Go's editorial assessment and available local data.

The Bellevue neighborhood highlighted on a map of Nashville

Eat & Drink in Bellevue

Things To Do in Bellevue

Photos

Edwin Warner Park Nature Center Edwin Warner Park
Loveless Cafe Loveless Cafe
Tailgate Brewery Tailgate Brewery
Edwin Warner Park nature center Edwin Warner Park
Stores at Bellevue One shopping center Bellevue One
Red Caboose Park Red Caboose Park
Sculpture at Bellevue Public Library Bellevue Library
Bellevue One street Bellevue One
Edwin Warner Park trail Edwin Warner Park
Bicyclists on the Natchez Trace Natchez Trace
The Harpeth River The Harpeth River
Honeyfire BBQ and American flag Honeyfire BBQ

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