NEIGHBORHOOD

West End

Home to Centennial Park, the Parthenon, and Vanderbilt University, West End is a leafy, well-established neighborhood running from downtown toward Belle Meade.

The Parthenon and a lake at sunset

About the Neighborhood: West End

The West End neighborhood of Nashville stretches from downtown all the way to Belle Meade west of Nashville. It's highlighted by Centennial Park, Nashville’s premier urban park, as well as Vanderbilt Universities main Nashville campus. The 132-acre Centennial Park features the Parthenon, a full-scale replica of the original built in Athens Greece, multiple gardens, sidewalk trails and an art history museum. On the northern border of West End is Elliston Place, another charming neighborhood that features a number of Nashville's most beloved places including EXIT/IN a long-standing music venue and Elliston Place Soda Shop open since 1939.

West End Neighborhood Scorecard

Our scorecard evaluates West End based on the factors that matter most to residents.

Overall score

93 /100

West End is one of Nashville's most historic and vibrant neighborhoods, known for its prime central location, the iconic Centennial Park and Vanderbilt University.

At a glance

Population 14,500
Vibe Upscale, Historic, Walkable
Median Home Price $975,000
Median Age 37
Average Income $145,000
Downtown Commute 10 minutes
Airport Commute 20 minutes

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Centennial Park nearby
  • Good restaurants
  • Minutes from downtown
  • Close to Vanderbilt and major hospitals
  • Very walkable in many areas

Things to Consider

  • Heavy traffic on West End Avenue
  • Higher housing costs
  • Limited parking in some areas

Parks & Nature

4.9

Centennial Park, Richland Creek Greenway, and nearby Percy Warner Park.

Schools

ℹ External data

West End is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools, with several private schools nearby and Vanderbilt University in the neighborhood. See the Tennessee State Report Card and GreatSchools for school-by-school data.

Affordability

2.0

Premium home prices and above-average rents with limited affordable housing.

Family Friendly

4.7

Tree-lined streets, parks and quality schools, make it a great choice for families looking to live in the city.

Restaurants

4.4

West End has a number of great established restaurants and easy access to Midtown, Hillsboro Village, and Green Hills.

Shopping

4.6

Lots of shopping of all kinds and nearby access to Green Hills Mall.

Nightlife

2.8

There's a few local bars keeping the spirit alive but most of West End is residential, business and Vanderbilt related.

Walkability

4.3

Many areas are great for walking although there are some busy streets to cross if you want to try to walk to restaurants.

Commute

4.8

Outstanding access to downtown, highways, major hospitals, Nashville's primary employment centers and other neighborhoods.

Scores reflect Nashville Go's editorial assessment and available local data.

The West End neighborhood highlighted on a map of Nashville

Eat & Drink in West End

Things To Do in West End

Photos

The Parthenon in Nashville The Parthenon
EXIT/IN EXIT/IN
Vanderbilt Tower at dusk Vanderbilt Tower
White columns of the Parthenon The Parthenon
West End in Nashville in the fall Fall colors
A tree in a pond Centennial Park
BrickTops on West End's bar BricTops
The lawn at Centennial Park Centennial Park

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