Hadley Park
Family reunions in Hadley-Lillard Park
Two stone columns inscribed with the names of African American soldiers who fell during World War I stand at the entrance of Hadley-Lillard Park, renamed in 2021 to honor Civil Rights leader Kwame Leo Lillard. In the 30-acre park, visitors will also find baseball fields and paved trails lined with Hickory and Elm trees — branches provide much-needed shade during hot Tennessee summers. According to Brown, picnic shelters are a popular place for family reunions. “Saturdays you’ll drive around and see a family all wearing the same tee shirt,” he says. There’s also a small playground and the Hadley Park Community Center, which is home to an indoor swimming pool and fitness room. To the south of the neighborhood is 130-plus-acre Centennial Park, where a to-scale model of the Athenian Parthenon has attracted tourists since the 1920s and Nashvillians and their four-legged friends socialize at the dog park.
Modest mid-centuries contrast with brand-new builds
As is the case for many Nashville-area neighborhoods, homes in Hadley Park represent both mid-century and contemporary styles. Single-family cottages, ranch-styles and bungalows constructed during the 1950s — what Brown calls “older, solid-built homes” — start around $325,000 and can sometimes sell for upwards of $400,000. “Most of the houses were nice enough where a lot of them were remodeled,” adds Brown, noting that this adds “a lot of character” to the neighborhood. Modern properties with vinyl siding and two or three stories often hover between $500,000 and $650,000, and main roads branch off into narrow gravel pathways. Cars park in compact front yard driveways.
An entertainment magnet and the school options process
In Hadley Park, students can start their public school educations at Park Avenue Elementary before heading to Mckissack Middle and Pearl Cohn Magnet High School; all three received C-minus grades on the educational review site, Niche. Pearl Cohn is an entertainment magnet, and many graduate with expertise in both audio and visual production. Through the school options process, students in grades seven through 12 can also submit applications to Martin Luther King Jr. High School, known for its advanced academics. According to Brown, Tennessee State University’s athletics program makes it particularly attractive; TSU is a Division I School, and former Tigers have played for the NBA and NFL.
Parks host annual cultural, food and craft fairs
In September, residents gather in Hadley-Lillard Park for the African Street Festival, which has been going strong in this Nashville neighborhood for more than 40 years. Over the span of three days, 100-plus local artisans set up booths and visitors dance to live music. There’s also the Black Market Food Festival, an annual April event that highlights black-owned food trucks and restaurants. Nearby, Nashville Public Library Hadley Park hosts family story times on Tuesday mornings, and the TSU Performing Arts Center advertises a yearly calendar of musicals, plays and dance recitals. In Centennial Park, about a mile and a half south of Hadley Park, stop by the bi-annual Tennessee Craft Fair or attend Musicians Corner, a free outdoor concert series on warm Friday nights throughout the fall and spring.
Fried Southern comforts and year-round market stalls
Although Hadley Park is primarily residential, a few restaurants can be found along Jefferson Street headed towards I-40. At Kingdom Café & Grill, wash down fried fish, cornbread and turnip greens with sweet tea. Southern delicacies like okra and pig feet have been served cafeteria-style at Swett’s on Clifton Avenue since the 1950s, and Falla the Smoke Jamaican Food — a restaurant on wheels — parks in a lot off of 28th Avenue. Stand in line to try their famous rum cake, jerk chicken and ox tails. Charlotte Pike offers a selection of big box grocery stores, including K&S World Market, Aldi, Publix and Costco Wholesale, and there’s fresh produce available at the Nashville Farmers’ Market, where vendor booths are open year-round.
Bus stops along Jefferson, Herman and Albion Streets
“For Hadley Park, there’s a lot of bus stops,” says Brown, explaining that this sets it apart from many other Music City outposts. “One of the major issues Nashville’s having is transportation. There’s not really mass transit besides the bus system.” WeGo routes run along Jefferson, Herman and Albion Streets into the city, passing by Nashville General Hospital along the way. There’s also Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown to the south, which functions as one of the city’s leading employers. Nashville International Airport, which offers nonstop flights to nearly 100 locations, is less than 10 miles away along I-40.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ann Small
Ann Small
Compass Tennessee, LLC
(629) 262-5258
52 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Park
$325,000 Price
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Steven Russell
Steven Russell
Reliant Realty ERA Powered
(615) 492-9656
347 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Park
$469,900 Price
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Thomas Reaves
Thomas Reaves
Responds QuicklyEpique Realty
(615) 288-9787
61 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Park
$365,000 Price
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Eddie Cox
Eddie Cox
Responds QuicklyBenchmark Realty, LLC
(629) 213-2580
315 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Park
$385,000 Price
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Bernie Gallerani
Bernie Gallerani
Bernie Gallerani Real Estate
(615) 913-4326
2,491 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Park
$330,000 Price
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Bobbi Jo Barnes
Bobbi Jo Barnes
Responds QuicklysimpliHOM
(615) 903-5042
65 Total Sales
1 in Hadley Park
$450,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Centennial Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Volleyball
Hadley Park
Elizabeth Park
- Basketball
- Multi-Purpose Field
RH Boyd-Preston Taylor Park
Gen. Clinton B Fisk Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Monroe Park
- Basketball
McKissack Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hadley Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hadley Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hadley Park, Nashville sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hadley Park, Nashville over the last 12 months is $380,400, up 52% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$503,950
Median Sale Price
$380,400
Median Single Family Sale Price
$380,400
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
52%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$161
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
335
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,633
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,971
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,152
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 22 - 4pm
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Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,880 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,464 Sq Ft
- 917 31st Ave N
- Unit ID1043939P
- Nashville, TN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,841
Median Age
25
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$30,212
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,416
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
74.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
31.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
51.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
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®
42
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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