College campuses and quiet streets on the outskirts of Music City U.S.A.
After performances at the Noah Liff Opera Center, crowds flood the spiral staircases and head out into the parking lot. Date night in Belmont-Hillsboro means a pasta dinner at Maggiano’s Little Italy or taking an evening stroll through Centennial Park, famously home to a replica of the Parthenon — it’s one of the reasons Nashville has been nicknamed “The Athens of the South.” Tourist attractions like the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Johnny Cash Museum are less than 4 miles away, and commutes downtown are simplified with the help of public buses along 12th Avenue. Commercial streets in Hillsboro Village are lined with colorful boutiques and artisan cafes, and 1930s-era bungalows populate residential avenues. Belmont University, home to over 7,000 undergraduates, sits at the neighborhood’s easternmost border and Vanderbilt, ranked among the top 20 universities in the country per U.S. News & World Report, lies directly north. According to Tara McGuire, a Music City local and real estate agent with Happy Tara Homes Real Estate, "Many people want to be close to Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities, but it's not a 'college' neighborhood. You've got professors, doctors, you know... Belmont-Hillsboro provides so many jobs.” Ultimately, Belmont-Hillsboro offers relative tranquility close to country music’s epicenter.
Come shop at the colorful retail shops that line the bustling Belmont-Hillsboro streets.
Check out the student life on the quad at Belmont University in Belmont-Hillsboro, TN.
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The Hillsboro Village area of Belmont-Hillsboro is known for having many extravagant murals.
Hillsboro Village: shopping for locals and tourists alike
According to McGuire, Hillsboro Village is popular with both out-of-staters and locals. "The village is vital to the Belmont personality, it's really a hub. It's used by all adjacent neighborhoods, and it's not just a tourism site, the village serves the people who actually live around there," she says. The Pancake Pantry has been delivering hot breakfasts to customers at rustic wooden tables since 1961, back when Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline were headlining at the Grand Ole Opry. Dose Coffee specializes in fresh roasts and baked goods off of Interstate 440, and there’s also Fido, a pet shop-turned-quirky cafe on 21st Avenue. Nearby, find sports bars, boutique clothing stores like Altar’d State, colorful murals that have become popular photo ops and a Kroger for grocery needs. Folks can also drive down Hillsboro Pike to pick up ingredients at Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods, both of which are located just a few steps away from the Blue Bird Cafe. The tiny venue has become a popular tourist attraction thanks to the ABC show “Nashville,” and wait times are notoriously long.
Vintage homes and upscale condominium living
As McGuire points out, “The historic overlay is so important to this area, and zoning protects the old, vintage homes.” In Belmont-HIllsboro, prospective buyers will find a mix of 1930s architecture and upscale condominiums. There are Cape Cod variants with nook windows, Craftsman homes with wide, covered porches and Tudor-inspired properties with steep gabled roofs. Prices for single-family homes hover between $750,000 for modest cottages and can reach upwards of $2 million for large, historic homes with modern finishes. Comparatively, condominium and townhome units typically start in the mid $400,000s and rarely exceed $650,000. Sidewalks line both sides of the streets, contributing to walkability, and decades-old trees provide an escape from Tennessee heat.
For those who are not looking for a home, condos in Belmont-Hillsboro are a great compromise.
Cape Cod style homes in Belmont-Hillsboro are ideal for first-time homebuyers.
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Historic theaters and Antebellum mansion museums
In 1925, the Belcourt Theatre opened as a silent movie venue. Today, it screens independent and classic films on Belcourt Avenue, and those with memberships receive discounted tickets and concessions. Locals can also visit the restored Belmont Mansion, a 19th-century Italianate summer home designed for the wealthy Acklen family; visitors will learn about Nashville’s ties to slavery, immigrant labor during the Reconstruction period and the founding of Belmont University. Self-guided tours cost $18, and specialized historian-led visits are often priced higher. Nearby, find the Gallery of Iconic Guitars, home to a mandocello and L-5 guitar signed by Lloyd Loar. The Nashville Opera hosts a regular calendar of performances just outside the neighborhood, and there are also live shows at the Fisher Center; it’s a neighborhood where musical roots run deep, and studios along Music Row have produced the likes of Taylor Swift and Bob Dylan. "All that history, I think it's really just because they care about preserving their neighborhood. It's pride. They're proud of where they live,” says McGuire, speaking to the tight-knit nature of Belmont-Hillsboro.
The Belmont Mansion is located on the campus of Belmont University and was built in 1853.
The historic Belcourt Theater shows movies nightly within the Belmont-Hillsboro district.
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Climbable sculptures, family picnics and “The Athens of the South”
Sometimes called “Dragon Park” due to the climbable dragon sculpture made from thousands of mosaic tiles, Fannie Mae Dees Park also has a large playground, covered picnic areas and tennis courts. Of course, there’s also Centennial Park. It’s famously the site of a to-scale version of the Parthenon built for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in the late 1800s. Runners utilize the 1-mile-long trail system, and the sunken gardens host weddings and casual family lunches throughout the year. Visitors to the 130-plus acre park will also find the Centennial Arts Center and a bandshell where A-listers like Bruce Springsteen and Jimmy Buffett have played. In April, stop by the food trucks at the VIVA Spring Festival, head to Tuesday evening yoga during the warmer months and listen to local bands Friday nights throughout May and June, part of a series called “Musicians Corner.” Pick up fresh produce in Sevier Park, home to the 12 South Farmers Market starting in May.
The Parthenon is a popular spot to visit in Centennial Park.
The dragon sculpture in Fannie Mae Dees park was designed by Chilean artists, Pedro Silva.
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Academies at Hillsboro High School
Students in Belmont-Hillsboro are incorporated into the Metro Nashville public schools system and can attend Eakin Elementary, which earned a B-plus on the educational review site, Niche, before moving on to West End Middle and Hillsboro High, which earned a B-minus and B, respectively. Ninth graders start off in the Hillsboro High Freshman Academy before choosing between the Academy of Global Health & Science, the US Community Credit Union Academy of International Business & Communications and the Academy of International Baccalaureate. Some students opt for dual enrollment courses at Nashville State Community College, and others take Industry Credential Courses. Also within the neighborhood, Belmont University has produced an alumni network that includes country stars like Lee Ann Womack and Brad Paisley.
Eakin Elementary is an International Baccalaureate World School in Nashville, TN.
Hillsboro High School enrolls over 1,100 students every year in Nashville.
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WeGo Public Transit into Downtown Nashville
Belmont-Hillsboro residents can easily access Downtown Nashville via 12th Avenue — the 3.5-mile drive typically takes under 15 minutes, and WeGo Public Transit bus 7 stops along 21st Avenue on its way downtown. Bus 17 runs up 12th. There’s also the WeGo Star, a commuter rail system that travels between Lebanon and Nashville, and Nashville International Airport is about 9 miles away via Interstates 440 and 40. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, known for its neonatal intensive care unit, is just north of Fannie Mae Dees Park, and other nearby medical facilities include Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, TriStar Centennial Medical Center and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown.
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Parks in this Area
Centennial Park
Dog Park
Trails
Volleyball
Elmington Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Reservoir Park
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Radnor Lake State Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Sevier Park
Fannie Mae Dees Park
Tennis
Trails
Playground
St. Bernard Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Love Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Nashville International
17 min drive
Bus
Wedgewood Ave & 19th Ave S Eb
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West End & Christopher Wb
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21st Ave S & Acklen Ave Sb
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Wedgewood Ave & 17th Ave S Eb
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Blakemore Ave & 25th Ave S Eb
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Wedgewood Ave & 21st Ave Eb
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21st Ave S & Woodlawn Dr Nb
Belmont-Hillsboro Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Belmont-Hillsboro, Nashville sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Belmont-Hillsboro, Nashville over the last 12 months is $800,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
15,047
Median Age
32
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,609
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,005
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
73.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
77.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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