NEIGHBORHOOD
Across the Cumberland from downtown, East Nashville isn't a neighborhood but a region containing a dozen of them including probably Nashville's best collection of local restaurants and bars.
East Nashville is kind of like the Brooklyn of Nashville. It’s large, diverse and begins once you cross a river (the Cumberland) from downtown. Known for being artsy and creative, local restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and bars are interwoven in the fabric of many of East Nashville’s communities and help cultivate the neighborhoods overall welcoming and charming character. The majority of East Nashville features older arts and crafts style homes and many of its smaller communities are great for a walk or bike ride. For 18 of the last 19 years (excluding 2020) East Nashville’s Five Points neighborhood has hosted Tomato Art Fest a fun themed event which is a major local favorite.
Our scorecard evaluates East Nashville based on the factors that matter most to residents.
Overall score
East Nashville is a hard neighborhood to score because of how big and diverse it is. It features many of Nashville's most celebrated independent restaurants and bars, a thriving arts scene, and has a vibrant local community feel.
At a glance
4.8
Shelby Park, Shelby Bottoms Greenway, Cornelia Fort Airpark, and the Cumberland River Greenway offer some of Nashville's best outdoor parks.
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East Nashville is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools, with zoning that varies across its many sub-neighborhoods. See the Tennessee State Report Card and GreatSchools for school-by-school data.
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A large area of established residential streets spanning many distinct communities. For current statistics by precinct and zip, see Metro Nashville PD's crime data dashboard.
3.5
Home values have increased substantially, though East Nashville still offers a wider range of housing options and deals can be found.
4.5
Affordability, cool houses, parks, community vibes, and neighborhood schools are attractive to many young families.
5.0
One of Nashville's premier dining destinations with acclaimed restaurants, cafés, bakeries and bars throughout.
4.4
Independent boutiques, vintage stores, local markets, and specialty retailers define East Nashville's shopping experience.
4.8
Live music venues, cocktail bars, breweries, and unique hangs create one of Nashville's best nightlife scenes outside of downtown.
4.6
Many areas around Five Points, Fatherland Street, and Main Street are highly walkable with restaurants, shops, and entertainment nearby.
4.7
Downtown, Nissan Stadium, major hospitals, and interstates are all just minutes away.
Scores reflect Nashville Go's editorial assessment and available local data.
The most important thing to know about buying in East Nashville is that it isn't one market. Lockeland Springs, Historic Edgefield, Five Points, Inglewood, Cleveland Park, and the neighborhoods out toward Riverside Village each have their own housing stock, price points, and level of demand, so a median for East Nashville as a whole tells you little about what you'll pay on a particular street. Historic Edgefield and Lockeland Springs have conservation overlays that place restrictions on demolition and certain exterior changes, helping preserve much of their Victorian and early 20th-century housing. Other pockets have seen extensive infill and new construction, so the type of home and the character of the surrounding blocks can shift quickly as you move through.
The biggest near-term wild card is the plans for the East Bank. The redevelopment taking shape along the river directly across from downtown is one of the largest projects in Nashville's history, and it sits along East Nashville's western edge. New housing, commercial development, public spaces, and riverfront connections are planned for land long dominated by parking lots and industrial use. It's still early, and exactly how that transformation will affect the established neighborhoods behind it remains an open question, but it's the piece of the East Nashville picture most worth watching over the next several years.
Hey! I'm Silas Stricklin, the founder of NashvilleGo and a local REALTOR® serving East Nashville and the greater Nashville area. If you're considering moving to East Nashville, I'd be happy to help you understand its many different neighborhoods, navigate the local market, and find the right home for you.
Email Me: [email protected]
Call Me: 629-213-2963
The Ashton Real Estate Group of RE/MAX Advantage
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