What People Mean When They Say "East Nashville"
East Nashville isn't a neighborhood you'll find on an MLS listing -- it's the whole district east of the Cumberland River, anchored by the Five Points intersection and Shelby Park. Real estate agents, and the neighborhoods themselves, break it down much more specifically. Below are all 18 individually-profiled neighborhoods that make up East Nashville, grouped by the pocket of the district they sit in. Click through to any of them for full pricing, walkability, schools, and lifestyle fit.
The Historic Core: Five Points & Around
The oldest, most walkable, and most expensive stretch of East Nashville -- built around the Five Points commercial corridor.
Historic Edgefield
One of Nashville's oldest, most architecturally significant neighborhoods -- Victorian homes and tree-lined streets a block from Five Points.
Lockeland Springs
One of East Nashville's most beloved neighborhoods -- craftsman bungalows and a walkable stretch of shops and restaurants.
East End
A small, highly walkable pocket between Historic Edgefield and Lockeland Springs -- some of the most charming streetscapes in East Nashville.
Eastwood
A charming, walkable neighborhood between Five Points and Inglewood -- classic bungalows and strong community pride.
Maxwell Heights
Between Lockeland Springs and the East Bank -- charming residential streets with strong appreciation.
Greenwood
A small, tucked-away pocket between Lockeland Springs and Maxwell Heights -- charming bungalows and quiet streets.
North of Five Points: The Gallatin Pike Corridor
More affordable, faster-changing, and stretched along the Gallatin Pike commercial spine north toward Madison.
Inglewood
East Nashville's neighbor to the north -- classic bungalows and a fast-growing restaurant scene along Gallatin Pike.
Highland Heights
A diverse, close-knit neighborhood just north of Inglewood -- affordable bungalows and strong neighbor connections.
South Inglewood
A transitional neighborhood south of Inglewood proper -- East Nashville's most affordable entry point.
Capitol View - East Nashville
A rapidly developing corridor along Gallatin Pike -- new mixed-use projects and a growing food scene.
Cleveland Park
Tree-canopied streets with a strong sense of community and quick access to Shelby Park.
McFerrin Park
An up-and-coming neighborhood with affordable entry points and rising buyer interest.
Maplewood
A Nashville neighborhood with a strong sense of community and character on the northern edge of East Nashville.
Renraw-East Hill-Maynor Place
A quieter, lesser-known pocket bordering the Inglewood/Madison line.
Shelby Park & the Bottoms
Greenway-adjacent neighborhoods hugging Shelby Park and the Shelby Bottoms Greenway on the eastern edge.
Rosebank
A quiet, established neighborhood bordering Shelby Bottoms Greenway -- great trail access and a tight-knit feel.
Porter Heights
A small, tight-knit neighborhood nestled between Rosebank and Shelby Bottoms.
Shelby Hills
A quiet, established neighborhood bordering Shelby Park and Bottoms -- great greenway access.
The East Bank: Nashville's New Frontier
Technically its own thing -- the East Bank sits directly across the river from Downtown and is being transformed by the new stadium and billions in planned mixed-use development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Nashville one neighborhood or several?
East Nashville is an umbrella term, not a single MLS-defined neighborhood. It covers 18 distinct areas across the river from downtown -- including Historic Edgefield, Lockeland Springs, Inglewood, East End, and the East Bank -- each with its own character and price point.
What is the median home price in East Nashville?
Across East Nashville's 18 neighborhoods, home prices range from about $375,000 in South Inglewood to $645,000 in Historic Edgefield, with a blended median around $510,000. The specific neighborhood matters more than the "East Nashville" label.
What is the Walk Score of East Nashville?
East Nashville has a Walk Score of 71 overall, with the Five Points corridor (Historic Edgefield, Lockeland Springs, East End) being the most walkable stretch. Outer areas like Highland Heights and Shelby Hills are more car-dependent.
Which East Nashville neighborhood is most affordable?
South Inglewood ($375,000 median) and Highland Heights ($390,000 median) are the most affordable East Nashville neighborhoods, both just north of the Five Points core.