East Nashville is the place to live for people who want to be close to downtown and still live in an old style neighborhood with many architectural styles from the late 1800’s to 2007. The neighborhoods range from historic quaint to 1950 era ranch homes with pockets of cute, modern condo dwellings within walking distance of some of the best coffee houses, pubs and restaurants in town.
Another benefit of living in East Nashville is the ease of getting anywhere in town. Most of the time you are going against traffic and this is a definite gas saver! The city has made a concerted effort to upgrade the infrastructure and have put in new sidewalks and bike paths that point to two of the nicest greenways around; Shelby Bottoms and East Bank.
When it comes to food, you can find anything you want from 5 star restaurants to hot dogs and, if you choose, you can get there with a quick walk or a bike ride. This leads to a very friendly, family oriented atmosphere in the East Nashville neighborhoods that everyone can enjoy.
You can still find some great properties at very competitive prices. This includes the condo market. If you would like to live close to downtown without the parking hassles that living in the downtown district bring, this is a great alternative. There are 3 historic districts, the trendy Shelby Park area, North into Inglewood and the many unique neighborhoods in between. Some homes have been renovated or updated and some are still waiting on you to give them a facelift if you’re looking for a handyman special.
If you work downtown and want to live in an old style fun and fabulous neighborhood, East Nashville just might be the place for you. It is a trendy and fashionably chic location with all the amenities right around the corner. Some of those include:
- public and private schools
- an array of day cares
- churches of all denominations
- a dog park
- Shelby Park
- Shelby golf course
- 2 greenways
A neighborhood you can truly enjoy!
Here are just a few of the great places in East Nashville:
Couva Calypso Cafe East
Phone: 615-227-613
Address: 1101 Gartland Ave, 37206
Contact: Rebecca Burney, calypsoeast@bellsouth.net
Hours: M-Sat 11 am – 9 pm, Sunday 11:30 am – 8 pm
Description: Couva Calypso Cafe offers fast, affordable meals that are good for you! For over 16 years we have been serving up our Cuban black beans, bountiful salads, rotisserie chicken, island burgers and vegetarian side items in the Nashville area. Our mission is simple…high quality, hearty dishes at a reasonable price in a fun, relaxed and efficient setting.
Website: www.calypsocafe.com
Batter’d & Fried
Phone: 226-9283
Address: 1008 Woodland St, 37206
Description: featuring fried Seafood, spirits & Oyster Bar, Wave Sushi Bar
Lunch Daily 11:00 am – 4:30 pm / Dinner Sun – Thu 4:30 – 9:30 pm – Fri & Sat 4:30 – 11:30 pm
Late Night Bar open till Midnight & Sundays ’till 9:30 pm
Wave Sushi Bar, Open Mon – Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm / Mon – Thurs 5:00 – 11:00 pm
Fri – 5:00 – 11:30 pm & Saturday 11:00 am – 11:30 pm / Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Website: www.batteredandfried.com
Beyond the Edge
Phone: 226-3343
Address: 112 S. 11th Street, 37206
Description: Sports Bar & Eatery – Internet
Website: http://www.beyondtheedge.net
Bongo Java
Phone: 777-2572 or 777-3278
Address: 107 11th Street South, 37206
Description: Coffee House & Roaster – Nashville’s oldest coffee house and cafe
Website: http://www.bongojava.com
Lipstick Lounge
Phone: 226-6343
Address: 1400 Woodland Street, 37206
Description: Nightclub & Restaurant
Website: http://www.thelipsticklounge.com
Margot Café
Phone: 227-4668
Address: 1017 Woodland Street, 37206
Description: Casual, fine dining restaurant serving rustic French and Italian foods for dinner & Sunday Brunch. Full bar with well-chosen French & Italian wines.
Website: http://www.margotcafe.com
Sweet 16th a Bakery
Phone: 226-8367
Address: 311 N. 16th Street, 37206
Description: Bakery
Website: http://www.sweet16th.com
Pied Piper Creamery
Phone: 319-7132
Address: 11th St., 37206
Description: Ice Cream
Turnip Truck
Phone: 650-3600
Address: 970 Woodland Street, 37206
Description: Natural Foods Grocery
Website: http://www.theturniptruck.com
Woodland Wine Merchant
Phone: 228-3311
Address: 1001 Woodland St., 37206
Description: offering a comfortable, upscale shopping experience while maintaining an inventory focused on value and selections from off the beaten path. Although the focus is on wine, we are stocked with the best high alcohol beers as well as your favorite spirits.
Website: www.woodlandwinemerchant.com
J’s Pampered Paws, LLC
Phone: 615-866-9690
Address: 1009 Fatherland St, 37206
Contact: Angela Brooks jspamperedpaws@comcast.net
Website: www.jspamperedpaws.com
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 7 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm
Description: Pet retail store with premium pet foods, supplies, and fashion.
Kali Yuga Yoga
Phone: 260-5361
Address: 1011 Fatherland Street, 37206
Contact: Leah Lillios info@kaliyugayoga.com
Description: Yoga therapy for citizens for the Kali Yuga… We hold our roots in the philosophy that yoga is a complementary treatment that heals the body from injury, illness and general misues and helps repair tissue to restore all systems for optimal health. All levels and abilities welcome ~ Join us!
Website: www.kaliyugayoga.com
Metropolis Home Décor
Phone: 615-262-4828
Address: 1017 Fatherland Street
Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 6 pm, Sunday 1pm -5 pm
Description: Home Décor, Antiques, Cards, Candies, Jewelry and more…
http://www.metropolishomedecor.com/
Nashville Gallery Fine Art & Framing
Phone: 615-482-6572
Address: 216 South 11th Street, 37206
Description: Art Gallery and extensive Framing Services
Platinum Hair Salon & Boutique
Phone: 615-266-4627
Address: 1013 Fatherland Street
Description: Full service Hair Salon & Boutique
Art & Invention Gallery
Phone: 226-2070
Address: 1106 Woodland Street, 37206
Description: Fine Art, Artisan Gifts & Jewelry
Website: http://artandinvention.com/
East Park Inn
Phone: 226-8691
Address: 822 Boscobel Street, 37206
Description: Bed & Breakfast
Website: http://www.bbonline.com/tn/eastpark/index.html
The Big Bungalow
Phone: 256-8375
Address: 618 Fatherland Street, 37206
Description: Bed & Breakfast
Website: http://www.thebigbungalow.com/home.html
Top O’ Woodland Historic Bed & Breakfast Inn and Wedding Chapel
Phone: 228-3868
Address: 1603 Woodland Street, 37206
Hours: Tours are by Appointment ~ Guest Stay is by Reservation ~ Weddings and Celebrations
Description: Bed & Breakfast & Wedding Chapel
Website: http://www.topofwoodland.com/
The East Garden
Phone: 226-6670
Address: 307 North 16th Street, 37206
Description: Custom Floral & Decorating Services
Website: http://www.theeastgarden.com/
V Floral & Gift
Phone: 262-2528
Address: 114 South 11th Street
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Description: Nestled in the heart of Five Points, an eclectic shopping experience to delight the senses awaits. V is a unique boutique with an array of gifts for all. Brighten your home or someone’s day by purchasing flowers by the stem or a custom arrangement. Flower Happy Hour 5-7 daily 2 for 1 on stems.
Website: www.seethev.com
East Academy
K-8 in academic year 2007-08,
Growing to K-9 in 2008-09
108 Chapel Ave., Nashville, TN 37206
615-228-2284
Meigs Magnet School
713 Ramsey Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
615.271.3222 (Phone)
615.271.3223 (Fax)
Go to http://www.rediscovereast.org/links.htm for more great information on East Nashville and the http://www.eastnashville.org to find more great businesses in East Nashville.
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