Live to the beat of your own drum in the heart of “Music City”
Downtown Nashville is one of 20 neighborhoods, each with its own unique character, that makes up the city of Nashville. Once primarily the city’s business district, downtown is a vibrant, historic, and diverse mix of residential and commercial neighborhoods. It is the beating heart of “Music City.” This two-mile area is situated between the Cumberland River, the interstates, and Jefferson Street and is connected to the greater Nashville area via a variety of transportation options including trains, buses, and even boats.
The real estate in Downtown Nashville is booming and varied, ranging from luxury condominiums to single-family homes representing a mix of old and new architecture. The geography is equally unique, offering both hilly streets and riverfront views dotted with 15 beautifully lit bridges. With a population of over 80,000 residents, Downtown forms a neighborhood where people from all walks of life can live, work, and recreate together.
Downtown Nashville offers a way of life attracting those seeking excitement, variety, and the ability to live and work in an urban environment. The array of businesses and organizations here such as small cafes, high-end restaurants, galleries, museums, music venues, banks, and big technology, form a mixed economy that cultivates an incredibly rich, dynamic, and hip culture to live in.
Downtown Nashville is known for its fantastic music scene showcasing renowned country music stars one night and the next-big-thing the following night in venues that range from sleek clubs to the honky tonks along lower Broadway. Perhaps the crowning jewel, however, is the food scene. Downtown features endless innovative options from trendy food trucks to high-end restaurants.
Church and Union serve playful new American cuisine sourced from local ingredients. The eye-catching Stationery provides an artfully designed menu in an interior that honors the historic architecture of Union Station.
The shopping experience in Downtown ranges from chic flagship boutiques to quaint local shops. Both can be found along Broadway, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, as well as in its small corridors and alleyways.
Perhaps one of the most important shopping requirements for comfortable living in any city, however, is access to a fresh grocery store. Luckily for Nashville’s downtown neighbors, there is a Whole Foods Market steps away on Broadway.
Whether you're looking to enjoy live bands at one of the many music festivals and venues, indulge in fine arts and crafts at a local arts festival, or escape the hustle and bustle for rest and relaxation, one thing is for sure—you will never be bored living in Downtown Nashville!
The iconic Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, and known around the world as having one of the premiere performance halls, is located here along with the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Nashville's premier art museum, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts hosts 12-15 rotating exhibitions from the world’s most celebrated collections along with related educational and community engagement activities.
For those who enjoy staying active, there are a number of gyms and parks in the community. Downtown is adjacent to the Cumberland River and the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge, which provides incredible views of the Nashville Skyline for relaxing riverfront walks or morning jogs.
There are also plenty of opportunities for sports enthusiasts downtown, with tennis and basketball courts in the neighborhood, and sprawling golf courses located nearby.
Downtown Nashville is served by the Metro Nashville Public School District.
10,786 people live in Downtown Nashville, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $76,563. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Downtown Nashville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Galena Garlic Company at Fatherland Corner, The Herban Underground, and Cast Iron Kitchen Nashville.
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| Dining | 1.84 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.55 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.99 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.07 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.09 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.04 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.78 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.69 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.49 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.23 miles | 24 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.32 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.43 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.05 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.55 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.83 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.17 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.1 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Downtown Nashville has 7,514 households, with an average household size of 1. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Downtown Nashville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 10,786 people call Downtown Nashville home. The population density is 7,023.419 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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