Some of the city’s most affluent and interesting neighborhoods include Downtown, Greater East Nashville and Belle Meade. If you’re into nightlife and shopping, head to East Nashville. Brentwood and Bellevue offer quiet family vacations, while Fairview and Goodlettsville offer southern flavor and rustic walks.
Nashville Downtown
Downtown Nashville tops the list of the city’s most popular and safest neighborhoods. Most of the tourist attractions are centered here – concert venues and show halls, supermarkets and brand-name boutiques, and the best restaurants and bars. These are mostly located on Broadway and in the surrounding neighborhoods. The main architectural attraction of Downtown is the Tennessee State Capitol. The building was built in the mid-19th century, designed by American engineer and architect William Strickland.
Downtown is considered the best tourist area of the city. Despite the fact that it is the center, it is not difficult to find a relatively inexpensive hotel here.
East Nashville
East Nashville will appeal to fans of shopping and bustling nightlife. It’s full of trendy stores, upscale restaurants, music bars and dance clubs. Little East Nashville has preserved several historic neighborhoods such as the East End and Edgefield. Greater East Nashville extends to the northern and western edges of the city, including several popular tourist areas, Inglewood and Cleveland Park. Housing in East Nashville is quite expensive.
Brentwood
The quiet and peaceful Brentwood neighborhood is the best place for families in Nashville. It is the wealthiest county in Tennessee and is considered the headquarters of famous IT companies. It is also home to the famous Dolly Parton, the creator of Dollywood, the best theme park in the state.
It has many comfortable expensive hotels, and the abundance of places to walk and pleasant atmosphere puts Brentwood in the top of the best neighborhoods in the city for commuters. It is also very conveniently located – the distance to the center of Nashville is only 16 km.
Belle Meade
The most expensive and respectable neighborhood in Nashville inherits its name from the Bell Mid plantation. Excursions are organized to it – on the territory there is a luxurious mansion of the XIX century and a small museum dedicated to the culture of African-Americans. The neighborhood is famous for its upscale stores, hotels, and upscale restaurants. Another popular Belle Meade attraction is Rednor Lake State Park with its beautiful lake.
Bellevue
The suburb of Bellevue is located on the west side of Nashville, about 20 minutes from Downtown. It has everything you need for a relaxing family vacation – plenty of outdoor activities at One Bellevue Place, a movie theater, and plenty of good restaurants. The neighborhood is ideal for families with young children who don’t plan to make frequent trips to Downtown. On weekends it is quite difficult to get out of here without a car, but on weekdays you can easily and quickly get to the center of Nashville.
Goodlettsville
Goodlettsville is a natural oasis near the airport and downtown Nashville. The rolling hills, farmland, and green meadows will delight you in the morning and evening, and you can take a trip to the city’s attractions during the day.
There are more than 20 comfortable hotels in the area, so there will be no problems with free rooms even during summer vacations. Some of them offer excursions to the most interesting sights of Nashville, so you won’t have to waste your time traveling around the unfamiliar city on your own.
Fairview
The most remote neighborhood is a great place for those who prefer fresh air and hiking. The long distance between Fairview and Downtown makes for a long and inconvenient commute, but the views are beautiful. Trekking trails between scenic lakes, flowering gardens, and the wild prairie of the Bowie Nature Center provide an opportunity to experience the amazing and rich nature of Tennessee.
