NEIGHBORHOOD
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.
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.
Our scorecard evaluates Bellevue based on the factors that matter most to residents.
Overall score
Bellevue is a relaxed suburban neighborhood with abundant parks, convenient shopping, and easy access to downtown Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin.
At a glance
5.0
Edwin Warner Park, Percy Warner Park, the Harpeth River Greenway, and the nearby Natchez Trace are all easy to access.
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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.
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A primarily residential suburban community. For current statistics, see Metro Nashville PD's crime data dashboard.
4.0
Bellevue offers better value and larger homes than many neighborhoods but well-priced homes move fast.
4.8
Excellent parks, youth sports, schools, and spacious neighborhoods.
4.0
A growing mix of local restaurants and familiar favorites offers solid dining options.
4.2
Not trendry but Bellevue One Place and nearby retail centers provide great everyday shopping and services.
2.7
There's a handful of great neighborhood bars and breweries, though not anywhere close to Downtown or Midtown.
2.8
There are some mixed-use areas but most things require a car.
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.
Bellevue has long appealed to Nashville buyers looking for more house and space for their money without leaving Davidson County, although home values here have still risen substantially in the last fifteen years. The housing stock shows clear signs of the different eras of Bellevues growth. Around Old Hickory Boulevard and Highway 70 South, large apartment communities and newer condo developments are common. Venture farther out and you'll find a mix of single and two story homes on larger lots, many dating to the 1960s and '70s. In between are established subdivisions built from the '90s and 2000s, often just a very short drive from Bellevue's major shopping and everyday conveniences. The result is a neighborhood that gives buyers a wide range of options depending on whether the priority is price, space, lot size, age, or proximity to amenities.
One piece of local diligence matters more here than in most of Nashville: water. The Harpeth River winds through the area, and parts of Bellevue lie within flood-prone areas that suffered serious damage during Nashville's 2010 flood. That's not a reason to avoid Bellevue, but it is a reason to check the flood zone, property history, and potential insurance implications for any specific home before making an offer. Two houses that look similar and sit only a short distance apart can have very different flood-risk profiles.
Hey! I'm Silas Stricklin, the founder of NashvilleGo and a local REALTOR® serving Bellevue and the greater Nashville area. If you're considering moving to Bellevue, I'd be happy to help you understand the local market, explore its wide range of homes and neighborhoods, and find the right home for you.
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