Best Walkable Neighborhoods in Nashville, TN

Nashville, TN has a Walk Score rating of 29. Nashville is largely a car-dependent city, but not all neighborhoods in Nashville require an automobile. Downtown is home to the Country Music Hall fo Fame and the historic Ryman Auditorium, both of which are within easy walking distance of numerous bars, restaurants and nightclubs. On the opposite side of the Cumberland River, most errands can be accomplished on foot for residents of East End and Edgefield.

East End

88 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 88, the East End part of Nashville is the second most walkable section of the city. You can do most errands and visit several restaurants and snack shops on foot.

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Downtown Nashville

83 / 100

Very Walkable

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The most walkable section of Nashville is the Downtown area with a Walk Score of 83. You can get to quite a few businesses, restaurants, bars, and hotels on foot from most places in the neighborhood.

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Germantown

75 / 100

Very Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 75, the Germantown community in Nashville is the third most walkable part of the city. Not far from the Bicentennial Capitol State Park, it is easy to get around on foot to visit businesses in some of the historic Victorian buildings and sidewalk cafes.

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Bellmont-Hillsboro

74 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Bellmont-Hillsboro area has a Walk Score of 74. With cozy cafes, cocktail bars, and the Belcourt Theatre nearby, you can get to most places on foot. Vanderbilt University is also very close to this community.

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Edgefield

73 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Edgefield neighborhood in Nashville has a Walk Score of 73 and is the fifth most walkable part of town. Residents enjoy a suburban ambiance and can walk to a number of parks, restaurants, coffee shops, and bars nearby.

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Historic Buena Vista

72 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Historic Buena Vista district in Nashville has a Walk Score of 72, making it the sixth most walkable part of town. This urban-style community has a vibrant nightlife and restaurants within walking distance.

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Chestnut Hill

70 / 100

Very Walkable

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The Chestnut Hill neighborhood in Nashville has a Walk Score of 70 and is the seventh most walkable area in the city. It is easy to get around on foot in this historic neighborhood that is undergoing quite a bit of renovation.

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Historic Waverly

70 / 100

Very Walkable

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The eighth most walkable neighborhood in Nashville is the Historical Waverly section, with a Walk Score of 70. You can walk to several unique and locally-owned restaurants and bars in this area.

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Southside Neighborhood Coalition

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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The Southside Neighborhood Coalition district in Nashville has a Walk Score of 69 and is the ninth most walkable part of the city. This is a somewhat walkable, eclectic community with a variety of styles of homes and apartments.

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West End Park

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

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With a Walk Score of 68, the West End Park area in Nashville is the tenth most walkable section of the city. Depending on where you live, you can walk to an exact replica of the Parthenon, Centennial Park, and dozens of locally-owned restaurants.

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