Rutledge Hill
A seasonal menu at one of Nashville's top-rated restaurants
The menu at Husk changes seasonally depending on available produce, and securing a dining room table on a Friday night can mean making a reservation several weeks in advance. It's consistently ranked among the top restaurants in Nashville — Tammaro recommends the burger, a Husk staple no matter the season. Across the street is a marketplace and event venue known as "The Hill," a newer addition to the neighborhood. Once a souvenir warehouse, the space now houses a circuit of food trucks and art installations. Residents can also drive up 8th Avenue, past other vibrant neighborhoods like The Gulch, to reach Whole Foods on Broadway. Or head north with a reusable grocery to visit the year-round vendors at the Nashville Farmers' Market.
Luxury condominium communities and 1980s-era townhouses
According to Tammaro, prospective buyers will mainly find condos and townhouses. Two-bedroom units in multi-story communities like Muse, for instance, hover in the mid-$700,000s. Three-bedrooms in the CityLights building can fall between $800,000 and upwards of $1 million. Monthly HOA fees sometimes surpass $1,000, but community members often have access to pools, concierge services and dog parks. In the gated community of Academy Square, meanwhile, two-bedroom Colonial-inspired townhouses built in the 1980s start in the low $400,000s. Cars park in private lots out front, and sculpted shrubbery flank front walkways.
Lunchtime music series, sounding rooms and family-friendly theater
Although Nashville is first and foremost known as a country city, music venues represent all genres, from jazz to indie rock. Tammaro highlights 3rd & Lindsley Bar & Grill, which hosts songwriter showcases and a weekly lunchtime music series with free admission. There's also the Listening Room Cafe, advertised as "the best sounding room in Nashville," where Hodges says musicians like to test out their sets before going on tour. Down the street is The Nashville Children's Theater, which has been going strong in Music City for nearly a century. Kids aged 4 through 18 can sign up for drama classes or summer camps, and there's a revolving calendar of family-friendly shows. Less than a mile north of Rutledge Hill, find tourist draws like the Country Music Hall of Fame and large-scale event venues like Ascend Amphitheater, which has hosted the likes of Steely Dan and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Entertainment and academic magnets in the Metro Nashville Public School district
Students living in Rutledge Hill can attend schools in the Metro Nashville Public School district. There's Jones Elementary, John Early Middle and Pearl Cohn High School, all three of which received C-minus grades from the educational review site, Niche. At Pearl Cohn, an entertainment magnet, students can pursue pathways in audio and visual production. Others apply to attend the A-plus-rated Hume-Fogg High, sometimes called "The Castle." This academic magnet dates back to 1912, making it the first public school in the city. Close to 100% of students go on to attend four-year colleges.
Stars along the Walk of Fame and Civil War ruins
Next to Ascend Amphitheater is Riverfront Park and Nashville Street Workout Park, where outdoor workout equipment is available for public use next to the Cumberland River. Sidewalk stars pay homage to music icons like Loretta Lynn and Johnny Cash in Walk of Fame Park, and the Rolling Mill Hill Greenway is popular with dog walkers. The Fort Negley Visitors Center and Park, once home to a Union stronghold during the Civil War, is also a destination for pet owners. Here, stone ruins still stand in the shadow of Nashville's growing skyline.
Plans to expand public transit in Nashville
According to Tammaro, Rutledge Hill is "right on the bus route." That being said, "most people walk or scooter that live up here." Nashville is looking to expand its public transit options, and some have even advocated for gondola lifts going to and from the international airport, which is less than 6 miles away along Interstate 40. As Tammaro notes, this would cut down on traffic, a near-constant concern in the growing city. Rutledge Hill residents enjoy easy access to medical care at top-rated institutions like Ascension St. Thomas Midtown, which also serves as a major employer in the area, and TriStar Centennial Medical Center.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Coby Ginsberg
Coby Ginsberg
Synergy Realty Network, LLC
(615) 326-6667
46 Total Sales
2 in Rutledge Hill
$1.1M - $1.2M Price Range
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Susan Gregory
Susan Gregory
Onward Real Estate
(615) 675-6533
424 Total Sales
1 in Rutledge Hill
$1,300,000 Price
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Michael Gomez
Michael Gomez
Hive Nashville LLC
(615) 543-5329
215 Total Sales
1 in Rutledge Hill
$675,000 Price
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Bobbi Jo Barnes
Bobbi Jo Barnes
Responds QuicklysimpliHOM
(615) 903-5042
65 Total Sales
1 in Rutledge Hill
$1,425,000 Price
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Jackie Brown
Jackie Brown
Responds QuicklyZeitlin Sotheby's International Realty
(615) 703-5520
48 Total Sales
1 in Rutledge Hill
$1,125,000 Price
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Shaun Cavanaugh
Shaun Cavanaugh
Responds QuicklyAiCRE Real Estate
(629) 230-3634
56 Total Sales
5 in Rutledge Hill
$490K - $950K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Music City Walk of Fame Park
Dudley Park
Cumberland Park
Riverfront Park
Napier Recreation Center
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
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Rutledge Hill Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$859,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$839,500
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$358
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
235
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1987
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,211
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,477
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,324
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
656
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$880 - $1,028 per month
- RUTLEDGE FLATS APARTMENTS
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 186+ Sq Ft
- 622-626 Third Ave S
- Nashville, TN
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,447
Median Age
46
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
8.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,455
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,021
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
College Graduates
33%
Advanced Degrees
24.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
63
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
78
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53
/ 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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