Midtown
Famous venues on ‘The Rock Block’
It's not difficult to find live bluegrass, indie rock, or jazz in Nashville, often called "Music City, USA." Midtown venues include Analog, known for its cozy, lounge-like atmosphere and Exit/In, which, along with Jimmy Buffet, has hosted A-list performers like Johnny Cash and Etta James since it first opened in 1971. Today, it anchors an area of Midtown known as "The Rock Block," where the sounds of emerging bands and the smoke from hookah lounges seep onto the sidewalks when the sun goes down. About a mile and a half away in The Gulch stop by The Station Inn, which Peebles categorizes as "the hallowed grounds of bluegrass.” In Nashville, spotting famous recording artists in the street isn't unheard of, but locals know how to play it cool.
Earth Day and Musicians Corner in Centennial Park
Along with the bi-annual Tennesse Craft Fair, Centennial Park is the home base for Earth Day Celebrations in Nashville. Locals gather at the bandshell, shop for recycled and repurposed goods made by local artisans and stroll through the EV Car Show. Midtown residents also look forward to Musicians Corner, a free Friday concert series in late spring and early fall. Nearby, stop inside the Parthenon to admire the Cowan Collection of American Art and current rotating exhibits; general admission is $10. Also within the park is the Centennial Art Center, where locals can enroll in painting and pottery classes. Farther east, stop by the famous Nashville "What Lifts You" wings mural in a section of The Gulch often called the Photowalk.
Luxury condos in glass high rises
Prospective buyers will find properties around the neighborhood's perimeter, and options are generally limited to condo units. Condensed one-bedrooms in communities like Vanderbilt Place start in the high $300,000s, and monthly fees include access to outdoor pools and fitness centers. Two-bedroom units in glass high rises, meanwhile, can sell for upwards of $1.5 million, and monthly fees in these upscale communities sometimes surpass $1,000. It's common for three bedrooms to exceed $2 million, and many residents can walk straight from their lobby to the grocery store or a Midtown restaurant in just a few minutes. Although they're far from the standard housing model, single-family investment properties near McKissack Park range from $250,000 to $450,000; many are 1920s-era bungalows on relatively small lots surrounded by chainlink fencing.
Fried chicken at the original Hattie B's
Midtown is home to the original Hattie B's, a restaurant chain where fried chicken is best served with sides of pimento mac & cheese, baked beans and cole slaw. Deming calls it "one of the best restaurants in Nashville." Other neighborhood staples include Elliston Place Soda Shop, where the retro interior mirrors a menu of American classics like patty melts, fries and shakes. The diner was once a favorite of Jimmy Buffet, who was known to perform at Exit/In down the street. Finish off the day with an ice cream sandwich from The Baked Bear, and shop for vintage cowboy boots at Buffalo Exchange. Next door is a Nashville neighborhood called The Gulch, where Peebles says there are enough restaurants to try a new one every night of the month. Residents can check off their grocery lists at Whole Foods on Broadway or Publix, located off 11th Avenue.
Dog parks, swimming pools and ice skating
Nashville is widely considered to be a dog city, and Midtown residents bring their four-legged companions to Centennial Dog Park. It has divided areas for large and small pets to play and water fountains for rehydrating after games of fetch. On the other end of the park is the Centennial Sportsplex; it costs $9 a day to swim in the indoor pool, $7 to visit the ice rink and $10 to use the outdoor tennis courts. Some opt for yearly membership options. Just outside the neighborhood is Fannie Mae Dees Park, better known as "Dragon Park" due to its climbable dragon sculpture. In the park, residents can also find a playground and reservable picnic structure for family gatherings.
Public School pathways and higher education at Vanderbilt
Public school options in Midtown vary depending on address. Students living in the western half of the neighborhood start their education at Eakin Elementary, which earned a B-plus on the educational review site, Niche, before heading to West End Middle and Hillsboro High, which received a B-minus and a B, respectively. Private school options include the University School of Nashville, which was awarded an A-plus. Hillsboro High, an IB (International Baccalaureate) school, has four distinct academies including the Academy of International Business & Communications, which partners with the US Community Credit Union to teach finance. In previous years, members of the Hillsboro Players, the high school's theater program, have competed in the Jimmy Awards in New York City. There's also Vanderbilt University, where students can choose between 70 majors and campus libraries include rare books dating back to the 1500s.
Pick up public buses along West End Avenue
WeGo public buses run regularly along West End Avenue, connecting Midtown residents to surrounding Nashville neighborhoods like Sylvan Heights and The Gulch. There's also the WeGo Star, a commuter rail service that travels between Nashville's Riverfront Station and Lebanon's historic downtown. 8 miles — or about 15 minutes — from Midtown via Interstate 40 is the Nashville International Airport. Hospitals like TriStar Centennial Medical Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt are within walking distance, and cyclists can make use of the city's extensive greenway system. Midtown has higher than average rates of burglary, larceny and motor vehicle theft, bringing the CAP Index up to 8 out of 10.
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Sara Caskey
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Carla Radford
Carla Radford
Parks Compass
(629) 262-5334
30 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$280,000 Price
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Ali Womack
Ali Womack
simpliHOM
(629) 500-3268
92 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$1,200,000 Price
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Amy Weis
Amy Weis
Responds QuicklyCompass RE
(615) 235-1790
79 Total Sales
4 in Midtown
$875K - $1.1M Price Range
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Jody Roberts
Jody Roberts
Responds QuicklysimpliHOM
(866) 863-4184
79 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$350,000 Price
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Ken Oakes
Ken Oakes
Synergy Realty Network, LLC
(615) 551-9682
39 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$825,000 Price
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Erin Krueger
Erin Krueger
Compass Tennessee, LLC
(615) 880-6529
760 Total Sales
1 in Midtown
$1,375,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Centennial Park
- Dog Park
- Trails
- Volleyball
Reservoir Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Radnor Lake State Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Owen Bradley Park
- Trails
- Playground
Fannie Mae Dees Park
- Tennis
- Trails
- Playground
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- Amphitheater
William Edmondson Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Farm In The City
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
McKissack Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Midtown | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Midtown Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Midtown, Nashville sell after 139 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Midtown, Nashville over the last 12 months is $1,750,000, up 576% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$885,000
Median Sale Price
$1,750,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$290,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
576%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$315
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,103
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
2008
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,569
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,151
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,232
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
840
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,679 - $3,140 per month
- Broadstone Centennial
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 606+ Sq Ft
- 2 City Place
- Nashville, TN
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$1,815 - $4,715 per month
- Aspire Midtown
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 620+ Sq Ft
- 1801 Patterson St
- Nashville, TN
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
11,357
Median Age
28
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,546
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,904
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.5%
College Graduates
60%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%
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
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
89
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
48
/ 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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