NEIGHBORHOOD
An upscale, leafy neighborhood south of downtown known for the Green Hills Mall and the legendary Bluebird Cafe.
Green Hills Is an established, suburban neighborhood of Nashville, located south of Downtown, that is in close proximity to three universities - Vanderbilt, Belmont and Lipscomb. One of Nashville’s largest and most prominent neighborhoods, it contains a mix of both residential and commercial properties. Most of Green Hill’s residences feature ranch style houses on large lots, with much of this development occurring in the mid-twentieth century. The center of Green Hill’s commerce is Hillsboro Pike. A few notable places on the road include the upscale and newly renovated Green Hills Mall which features a four-story Restoration Hardware, Nordstrom and an Apple Store and the legendary Bluebird Cafe.
Our scorecard evaluates Green Hills based on the factors that matter most to residents.
Overall score
Green Hills features luxury homes, premier shopping, great dining, and a central location, making it one of Nashville's most desirable neighborhoods.
At a glance
4.3
There aren't many dedicated parks in Green Hills but there's tons of beautiful trees and greenery in the residential areas.
ℹ External data
Green Hills is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools and is home to several of Nashville's private schools. See the Tennessee State Report Card and GreatSchools for school-by-school data.
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An established residential neighborhood south of downtown. For current statistics, see Metro Nashville PD's crime data dashboard.
2.0
Green Hills is one of Nashville's most expensive neighborhoods.
4.9
Green Hills is well established as one of Nashville's most family-friendly neighborhoods.
4.6
Green Hills features a diverse mix of local favorites, upscale dining, and good locations of national restaurants.
5.0
Home to The Mall at Green Hills one of the premier shopping districts in Tennessee and Green Hills Center.
3.5
Several popular bars and restaurants provide a relaxed nightlife scene.
3.6
The commercial district is walkable, but residential areas require a car for your errands.
4.2
Convenient to downtown, Midtown, Brentwood and Franklin although there is often horrific traffic on Hillsboro Pike.
Scores reflect Nashville Go's editorial assessment and available local data.
One of the defining forces in Green Hills real estate is the teardown. Original mid-century homes increasingly sell for the value of the land under them, replaced by substantially larger new construction or where zoning and lot configurations allow, multiple new residences. It's common to see an original ranch or cottage on the same street as a newly built luxury home at a dramatically different price point. The result is a wide range of houses and prices, where the cost of an older home that needs significant work can rival the price of a finished house in other parts of Nashville.
Where you are in Green Hills can completely change what it feels like to live there. Hillsboro Pike brings traffic, but it also puts residents near one of Nashville's largest concentrations of shopping, restaurants, services and everyday conveniences. Move onto the residential streets and Green Hills feels totally different with mature trees and established lots altogether removed from the commercial activity only a few blocks away.
New construction at the top of the Green Hills market can also behave very differently from the rest of the neighborhood, particularly when ambitious pricing pushes beyond what buyers are willing to pay. Buyers may also encounter homes sold privately or through agent networks before reaching the broader market. If you're seriously shopping in Green Hills, make sure to look beyond the listing itself as the lot, zoning, surrounding development and even what could eventually be built next door can matter considerably.
Hey! I'm Silas Stricklin, the founder of NashvilleGo and a local REALTOR® serving Green Hills and the greater Nashville area. If you're considering moving to Green Hills, I'd be happy to help you understand the local market, navigate its mix of established homes and new construction, 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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