Downtown/Broadway
Legendary Honky Tonks, tons of tourists, and a must-do if you’re visiting Nashville!
Legendary Honky Tonks, tons of tourists, and a must-do if you’re visiting Nashville! Downtown is most famous for “Lower Broadway”, where you can find the Honky Tonks - a strip of historic bars with free live music.
Distance from Downtown: You’re here! Walk to dozens of shops and restaurants. If you’d like to go to other neighborhoods you will have to scooter, drive or Uber/Lyft.
The Vibe: Tourist-y. You will not find many locals downtown. This is the place to go if it’s your first time visiting Nashville.
Midtown
Midtown is similar to Broadway… Honky Tonks with live music & fine dining options, too! Get wild or escape to a relaxing cocktail bar.
Midtown is similar to Broadway… Honky Tonks with live music & fine dining options, too! Get wild or escape to a relaxing cocktail bar.
Distance from Downtown: 2 miles/9-min drive
The Vibe: Fun, party, wild. Affordable but nice hotels (this is where the Dolly-Parton-themed hotel is) and chain/local restaurants bring a mix of tourists and locals here.
The Gulch
The twenty-something crowd gathers here to get a cocktail on a rooftop bar, take pictures next to the murals, and eat at the trendy restaurants.
The twenty-something crowd gathers here to get a cocktail on a rooftop bar, take pictures next to the murals, and eat at the trendy restaurants.
Distance from Downtown: 1 mile/6-min drive or scooter
The Vibe: A mix of locals and tourists gather here for great restaurants and shopping; it’s really close to downtown, so an awesome spot to visit if you've done the downtown scene before.
Germantown
This historic neighborhood close to downtown has mimosas as big as your head and award-winning restaurants at every turn.
This historic neighborhood close to downtown has mimosas as big as your head and award-winning restaurants at every turn.
Distance from Downtown: 1.2 miles/8-min drive or scooter
The Vibe: Historic meets new. Germantown dates back to 1786 when mostly German immigrants moved to this part of town; however, you’ll also find new apartment buildings, the massive Nashville Sounds baseball stadium, and award-winning restaurants. There are a number of Black-owned businesses to support in this neighborhood, too: Germantown Pub, Slim & Husky’s, and EG & MC Cocktail Bar.
East Nashville
East Nashville is its own residential neighborhood across the river with lots of eclectic bars and restaurants.
East Nashville is its own residential neighborhood across the river with lots of eclectic bars and restaurants. Because it’s farther from downtown, you’ll find good deals on AirBnbs here.
Distance from Downtown: 4 miles/13-min drive
The Vibe: Hipster! East Nashville is the Brooklyn of Nashville. You’ll find lots of tattooed bartenders, locals, dive bars, as well as some of the best restaurants in the city.
Hillsboro Village
The locals’ favorite coffee shop, boutique clothing stores, and all kinds of food can be found in this college neighborhood.
The locals’ favorite coffee shop, boutique clothing stores, and all kinds of food can be found in this college neighborhood located right next to Vanderbilt University.
Distance from Downtown: 2.5 miles/13-min drive
The Vibe: Local, college-y, cute. You’ll find inexpensive eats, the famous Pancake Pantry restaurant, a couple of pretty murals, and cute clothing stores on this street.
12 South
A bustling neighborhood with shops, bars, pizza, BBQ, coffee, doughnuts, fine dining, a flower truck, and murals for photos.
A bustling neighborhood with shops, bars, pizza, BBQ, coffee, doughnuts, fine dining, a flower truck, and murals for photos.
Distance from Downtown: 3 miles/13-minute drive
The Vibe: You’ll find locals, families, and beautiful houses in this residential neighborhood. Since there’s a lot to do here, you’ll also find some tourists who have wandered off the beaten path.
Edgehill
A secret bar located in an old factory, an authentic Italian place, tacos, and tapas can all be found in this quaint yet lively neighborhood.
A secret bar located in an old factory, an authentic Italian place, tacos, and tapas can all be found in this quaint yet lively neighborhood.
Distance from Downtown: 2 miles/9-min drive
The Vibe: This tiny corner of town is full of 20-and-30-somethings eating burgers and drinking beer. On its outskirts you’ll find old houses and recording studios.
Belmont
Grab the best coffee and bagel you’ve ever had and watch the college kids walk to class.
Grab the best coffee and bagel you’ve ever had and watch the college kids walk to class. Belmont is next to 12 South and Hillsboro, so you might as well check out one of these neighborhoods too.
Distance from Downtown: 3 miles/13-minute drive
The Vibe: College-y; cheap eats/drinks, lots of students, professors, and of course the lovely Belmont University campus. Surrounding the college are beautiful, historic homes.
Green Hills
You’ll find local spots like the Greenhouse Bar, the mall if you want to shop, a mix of chain and local restaurants, and the famous Bluebird Cafe music venue.
You’ll find local spots like the Greenhouse Bar, the mall if you want to shop, some chain restaurants, and the famous Bluebird Cafe music venue.
Distance from Downtown: 5 miles/22-min drive
The Vibe: Boomers driving BMWs in search of a gin martini. You’ll find mansions, posh restaurants, a movie theater, nail salons, and spas with some cool local joints mixed in too.
Melrose
Nestled between 12 South and Berry Hill you’ll find Melrose, home to several local hot spots.
Nestled between 12 South and Berry Hill you’ll find Melrose, home to several local hot spots.
Distance from Downtown: 3 miles/12-min drive
The Vibe: Delicious locally owned restaurants, gas stations, and convenient stores can be found in Melrose. This is where locals go to run errands and get a bite to eat.
The Nations
This up-and-coming neighborhood continues to grow; amongst old buildings and businesses you’ll find spots that locals love.
This up-and-coming neighborhood continues to grow; amongst old buildings and businesses you’ll find new spots that locals love.
Distance from Downtown: 5 miles/12-min drive
The Vibe: Parents with small children and young singles live here, so you’ll find residential housing, family-friendly local breweries and restaurants, coffee shops where young professionals get work done and bars where they like to hang out when the work day is over.
Sylvan Park
Sylvan Park is a pretty residential neighborhood where you can find a park, a golf course, and a few beloved locally-owned restaurants.
Sylvan Park is a pretty residential neighborhood where you can find a park, a golf course, and a few beloved locally-owned restaurants.
Distance from Downtown: 6 miles/13-min drive
The Vibe: This is a “locals-only” spot; mostly people in their upper 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s live here. Fun happy hours and local eats galore.
West End
West End is a little off the beaten path. You’ll find the famous Centennial Park, some cool hidden local restaurants, and plenty of chain restaurants like Starbucks and P.F. Chang’s.
West End is a little off the beaten path. You’ll find the famous Centennial Park, some cool hidden local spots, and plenty of chain restaurants like Starbucks and P.F. Chang’s.
Distance from Downtown: 2 miles/9-min drive
The Vibe: Mostly chain restaurants with Centennial Park and the replica of the Parthenon being the main attraction. Locals like to grab a coffee from Starbucks and walk their dog on the beautiful pathway that surrounds the Parthenon.
Berry Hill
Berry Hill is a local neighborhood with chain restaurants and stores like Wal-mart and PetSmart. Among the big names are some awesome local hidden gems.
Berry Hill is flooded with chain restaurants and stores like Wal-mart and PetSmart. Among the big names are some awesome local hidden gems.
Distance from Downtown: 6 miles/14-min drive
The Vibe: Busy shopping area for locals with a few hidden gem bars and coffee shops.
Wedgewood-Houston
We-Ho is quickly developing and lots of cool bars and distilleries are popping up here!
We-Ho is quickly developing and lots of cool bars and distilleries are popping up here!
Distance from Downtown: 2.5 miles/10-min drive
The Vibe: Hipster, local, cool. No bachelorette parties in pink cowboy boots here.
Bourbon Steak on the 34th floor of the JW Marriott Hotel makes the best date night ever. Sweeping views of the city, delectable food, and hand-crafted cocktails.