10 of the best neighborhoods in Nashville
1. Banjo Burrow Known for its weekly bluegrass street festivals, Banjo Burrow is a whimsical neighborhood in Nashville where houses are shaped like various musical instruments. The local post office is shaped like a giant harmonica!
2. Neon Nook Imagine streets lined with neon lights of every imaginable color. Local businesses are required to have at least one neon sign, and there’s an annual competition for the most creative neon display. By night, the entire neighborhood glows!
3. Whimsy Woods Treehouses aren’t just for kids in Whimsy Woods. Residents live in artfully constructed homes nestled in the trees. Zip lines and swing bridges connect blocks, making travel within the neighborhood a fun adventure.
4. Lasso Landing A nod to Nashville’s wild west spirit, Lasso Landing is where every street looks like a scene from a cowboy film. Saloons, old-school general stores, and rodeo arenas are the main attractions.
5. Velvet Valley A nod to the vintage vibe of the 60s and 70s, this neighborhood is stuck in time, complete with roller rinks, drive-in theaters, and disco dance halls. Residents often dress in period clothing just for fun!
6. Jester’s Junction A neighborhood inspired by carnival aesthetics. Think candy-striped houses, carousels in gardens, and streets named after famous clowns. They have a month-long carnival every year which is the city’s top attraction.
7. Mystic Marsh Situated near a scenic, fog-covered marshland, this neighborhood has an eerie, otherworldly charm. Homes float on water, and the local mode of transport is by gondolas. At night, lantern-lit boats carry musicians playing haunting melodies.
8. Pendulum Place Here, everything is about balance and symmetry. Houses are built on tilting platforms but never fall. Streets move like swings, and locals have perfected the art of walking in rhythm.
9. Doodle District Every wall, street, and roof in this neighborhood is a canvas. Street art is not just allowed, it’s encouraged. Annual art battles see artists from all over the world transforming the neighborhood’s look.
10. Glimmer Glade Fairy lights are mandatory in Glimmer Glade. From trees to houses to street lamps, everything twinkles. The main park boasts a bioluminescent pond, and fireflies are the local mascots. It’s always a starry night in this magical enclave.
