NEIGHBORHOOD
The home of Nashville's legendary live music scene with neon honky-tonks on Broadway, the Ryman, Bridgestone Arena and Ascend Amphitheater.
Life in Downtown Nashville, for better or worse, revolves around one street - Broadway. Broadway, or in fact Lower Broadway as it’s known by locals, is the home of dozens of rowdy honky tonks that feature live music 16+ hours a day, 365 days a year. All these venues are located in the same five block area and whether it’s classic or new country, Lower Broadway has something for you. All the bars on Lower Broad are 21 and up and at pretty much all times completely packed full of people. If your coming from out of town and looking to party, this is the place.
Away from Broadway but still downtown, Printer’s Alley is another great and classic nightlife district. Printer’s dates back to the 1940s and has a long history of law bending and live music that any Nashville bar-goer will find irresistible.
Not looking to party but still want to check out Downtown Nashville? Well there’s the Ryman, a number of great restaurants and a walk across the Cumberland River on the Pedestrian Bridge is a great activity at anytime of day.
Our scorecard evaluates Downtown Nashville based on the factors that matter most to residents.
Overall score
Downtown Nashville is the heart of Music City, offering unmatched live music, dining and entertainment. The non-stop party of Lower Broadway can be seen as a positive or negative depending on what your after.
At a glance
3.5
Riverfront Park and Public Square Park provide outdoor space> Nearby Bicentennial Park in Germantown is fantastic. Large parks require a short drive.
ℹ External data
Downtown is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools. See the Tennessee State Report Card and GreatSchools for school-by-school data.
ℹ External data
A dense urban entertainment district with heavy foot traffic and a visible police presence. For current statistics, see Metro Nashville PD's crime data dashboard.
2.2
Condos, HOA fees, and parking costs contribute to a high overall cost of living.
2.9
Downtown offers museums and attractions but is more suited to professionals and party-animals than families.
5.0
Home to hundreds of restaurants ranging from casual eateries and bars to nationally recognized fine dining.
4.2
Fifth + Broadway and some nearby retailers offer good shopping, though selection is not as strong and easy to access as 12 South and Green Hills.
5.0
Broadway, Printers Alley, and live music venues create one of America's premier nightlife districts. This is an easy five stars.
5.0
Everything is within walking distance although finding a place to park before walking around is difficult.
4.8
Residents can easily walk to work, and there's immediate access multiple major interstates.
Scores reflect Nashville Go's editorial assessment and available local data.
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