Murals along Antioch Pike and new commercial development 12 miles from Nashville
In Antioch, the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) is covered top to bottom in murals, mosaic patterns and portraits celebrating the immigrant population in this part of South Nashville. Since 2003, the Coalition has been helping new Tennesseans apply for citizenship status, learn English and defend their rights through grassroots organizing. Paintings also decorate the brick sides of mini-marts, taco joints and barber shops along Antioch Pike, a roadway that eventually connects to Interstate 24. From here, Music City's downtown is less than 12 miles away, and commuters know to factor in time for rush hour traffic. In the words of Ryan Parker, Realtor at Benchmark and regular local seller, "There's been a lot of investment [in Antioch] – Tanger Outlets just put in a massive development. There's also a new medical facility and a lot of new construction. It's becoming a very business-friendly area." Subdivisions and apartment complexes have been built to accommodate developments in the Crossings Business District, where large-scale corporations include Asurion and LKQ North America. Once farmland intersected by train tracks and winding creeks, Antioch is a Nashville suburb on the rise.
Investment properties, open land and subdivisions
According to Parker, "Homes here will increase in value, whereas other parts of the city have already experienced that appreciation." Investment properties, many of which were built during the 1980s and '90s, start around $250,000 and sometimes sell for up to $400,000 depending on bedroom count and square footage. Remodeled ranch-styles and new traditionals with two-car garages range from the high-$300,000s to the mid-$400,000s — There are also townhouses dating back to the early 2000s, and two-bedroom units in Colonial styles hover between $275,000 and $300,000. Some prospective buyers also invest in open land, ripe for even more commercial development in the coming years.
Corner lot ranch homes provide homeowners with larger front and back yards in Antioch.
Split-level homes are some of the most apparent home styles in Antioch.
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Thai grocers and shopping at the Tanger Outlets
Just a few miles south of Antioch are the Tanger Outlets, home to over 60 retailers, including American Eagle, Ulta and Banana Republic. Days of bargain-hunting often end with a trip to TailGate Brewery, where the menu includes dozens of beer and cider options as well as craft pizzas. According to Bradford Real Estate Realtor Reed Sircy, who was born and raised in Music City, "Some of the best food is over [in Antioch]. One of my favorite places is King Market, a grocery store with a restaurant inside." Popular menu items include Pho and Pad Thai, and the shelves are stocked with imported goods. Nearby, La Cabana serves authentic Salvadorian dishes, and locals pick up cakes at JOS Fifteen Coffee, Ice Cream, Bakery, and Sweets. Grocery options include Kroger and Aldi on Route 41, and there's also Food Lion in Mill Creek Commons.
King Market has fresh produce for Antioch locals to pick up for their weekly grocery run.
King Market in Antioch has a wide variety of Asian groceries and a Thai cafe.
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Paved greenways, community centers and year-round ice skating
Bordered by Interstate 24 to the west and Mill Creek to the east is Antioch Park, home to a branch of the Mill Creek Greenway. The paved trail is popular amongst joggers, cyclists and dog walkers, and there's plenty of parking outside the Antioch Community Center. Register online for public skating sessions at The Ford Ice Center; it's open year-round but gets especially busy on December weekends. After hockey practice or learn-to-skates, Philly and Burgers is a go-to stop for cheesesteaks. Daily fees are just $3 at the Southeast Community Center next to the rink, and the facility offers after-school programs and exercise classes for Antioch residents. Attached is the Southeast branch of the Nashville Public Library which sponsors a regular calendar of events like movie matinees on Fridays and LEGO Club on Mondays. Local teams practice at the Ezell Park soccer fields, and there are boating and hiking opportunities alongside Percy Priest Lake, a "mini vacation" about 6 miles away, according to local Realtor Michael Dendy.
Family and friends have the 90,000SF Ford Ice Center in Antioch to play hockey.
The walking path at Antioch Park connects to the Mill Creek Greenway.
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Four academies at Antioch High School
Depending on their address within Antioch, students can start their public school journeys at elementary schools like Eagle View or Una, which earned C grades from the educational review site, Niche. There's also J.E. Moss Elementary, which has a C-minus. Apollo Middle and Antioch Middle both received C-minuses, and high school options include Cane Ridge and Antioch, which have a C-minus and C, respectively. Starting in 10th grade, students at Antioch High have the choice between four academies; there are career pathways in everything from social services to culinary arts, and some seek out dual enrollment opportunities at Nashville State Community College.
Antioch High School enrolls around 1,800 students every year in Nashville.
J. E. Moss Elementary School has around 700 students and is located in Antioch, TN.
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Rainy days at AMC and membership options at the Nashville Zoo
In Antioch, rainy weekends mean movies at the local AMC. The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is about 5 miles away, and admission hovers between $16 and $28 dollars, depending on the day; some families invest in yearly memberships. Over 350 species call the zoo home, and there are also annual events like Zzzoofari Slumber, where campers can set up tents near the exhibits, and the Zoolumination Lantern Festival. About 6 miles from Antioch, Mill Ridge Park is a popular addition to the Southeast Nashville community — stop by for movie nights, kite-making workshops and free yoga.
Guests can watch the merekats play and relax in the sun at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.
The flamingos love the attention of all the guests at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere.
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Access downtown Music City along Interstate 24
Downtown Nashville is about 12 miles — or a bit over 20 minutes — from Antioch along Interstate 24. Most rely on their own cars, but there's also WeGo bus 55, which stops along Bell Road and travels up the Murfreesboro Pike past the Nashville International Airport into the city. Millions of passengers fly out annually, and it's not uncommon to hear the distant sound of jet engines or look up to see white condensation trails. Access medical care at nearby facilities like TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, where specialties include diagnostic imaging and surgical services.
On average, homes in Antioch, TN sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Antioch, TN over the last 12 months is $420,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Serving in the real estate business since 1983. I graduated from Cannon County High School in 1983 and from Middle Tennessee State University in 1990 with a degree in business administration. I have extensive experience in residential sales, investment properties, commercial real estate and development of farms and land. I have received the designation of Certified Negotiation Expert and I also am an auctioneer with Bob Parks Auction, LLC. My wife, Christy and I, have two girls, Katie and Kristen.
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