NEIGHBORHOOD
A dense, walkable pocket of bars, restaurants, and apartments with some of Nashville's best nightlife away from Broadway.
Midtown, which is located directly west of downtown, is a bustling metropolis that contains a number of Nashville’s best hidden gems and local hangs. If you’re looking to check out Nashville’s nightlife away from downtown there’s no better place than Demonbreun Hill which features bars such as Tin Roof and Two Bits or inner Midtown which features the likes of Red Door Saloon and Rebar. The famous Music Row, a street that’s home to many of Nashville’s music businesses, sits in the middle of Midtown and Hattie B’s ever popular original location is here as well. If you’re a foodie, check out The Catbird Seat which is one of Nashville’s premier restaurants as well as Patterson House a stylish, intimate speakeasy that sits on the floor below it.
Our scorecard evaluates Midtown based on the factors that matter most to residents.
Overall score
Midtown is one of Nashville's best urban neighborhoods, offering great walkability, tons of nightlife, major healthcare employers, and easy access to downtown and Vanderbilt.
At a glance
2.3
Centennial Park and Vanderbilt are just minutes away but Midtown itself is mostly city streets.
ℹ External data
Midtown is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools, with Vanderbilt University at its western edge. See the Tennessee State Report Card and GreatSchools for school-by-school data.
ℹ External data
A dense urban district with heavy pedestrian activity around Vanderbilt and the hospitals. For current statistics, see Metro Nashville PD's crime data dashboard.
3.0
Housing prices and apartment rents are above the Nashville average.
3.5
Families benefit from nearby parks and schools, though Midtown is geared more toward professionals and students.
4.6
A great mix of local favorites, international cuisine, cafés, and casual dining.
4.0
Everyday shopping is nearby, with tons of shopping in Green Hills and The Gulch just minutes away.
4.8
Multiple great nightlife districts with bars, live music venues, and late-night dining.
4.9
Easy to walk to restaurants, Vanderbilt, hospitals, the Gulch and downtown.
4.9
Great access to downtown, West End, I-40, I-440, and Nashville's largest employment centers.
Scores reflect Nashville Go's editorial assessment and available local data.
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