NEIGHBORHOOD

Green Hills

An upscale, leafy neighborhood south of downtown known for the Green Hills Mall and the legendary Bluebird Cafe.

The Hill Center

About the Neighborhood: Green Hills

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.

Green Hills Neighborhood Scorecard

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

Overall score

94 /100

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

Population 27,000
Vibe Upscale, Convenient, Family-Friendly
Median Home Price $1,250,000
Median Age 41
Average Income $165,000
Downtown Commute 15 minutes
Airport Commute 18 minutes

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Premier shopping
  • Excellent restaurants
  • Highly desirable residential neighborhoods
  • Top-rated schools nearby
  • Beautiful homes with big lots

Things to Consider

  • Very high home prices
  • Horrible traffic in certain areas
  • Limited walkability
  • Competitive housing market

Parks & Nature

4.3

There aren't many dedicated parks in Green Hills but there's tons of beautiful trees and greenery in the residential areas.

Schools

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.

Affordability

2.0

Green Hills is one of Nashville's most expensive neighborhoods.

Family Friendly

4.9

Green Hills is well established as one of Nashville's most family-friendly neighborhoods.

Restaurants

4.6

Green Hills features a diverse mix of local favorites, upscale dining, and good locations of national restaurants.

Shopping

5.0

Home to The Mall at Green Hills one of the premier shopping districts in Tennessee and Green Hills Center.

Nightlife

3.5

Several popular bars and restaurants provide a relaxed nightlife scene.

Walkability

3.6

The commercial district is walkable, but residential areas require a car for your errands.

Commute

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.

The Green Hills neighborhood highlighted on a map of Nashville

Eat & Drink in Green Hills

Things To Do in Green Hills

Photos

Bluebird Cafe Bluebird Cafe
Outside Bennett Galleries Bennett Galleries
Inside RH RH
True Food Kitchen's patio True Food Kitchen
Inside Oak Hall Oak Hall
Outside Bluebird Cafe Bluebird Cafe

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