Buena Vista Heights
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- Lack of Traffic
- Parks & Recreation
- Public Transport
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- Safe & Sound
- Nightlife
- Gym & Fitness
- Peace & Quiet
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Buena Vista Heights
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2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Clean & Green
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Public Transport
- Schools
"Looking better, has great schools"
My word, what a turnaround! Parts of this place look fantastic! It’s amazing what grant money and some dedicated neighbors can do.
My elder daughter and I wound up in this area a few years ago when we were house hunting. When we got to the Housing Authority’s apartments on 25th, we got scared and drove off in a hurry—the litter, graffiti, and property damage made the place look like all the worst stereotypes of the word “Project.”
When new hubby, infant daughter and I were out here a couple of weeks ago, I didn’t realize that this was the same area. The area near Rosa L. Parks Boulevard is clean. It’s green. It’s well lit and in good repair. I had to double-check some addresses to confirm that this is, indeed, the same region.
What makes the difference? Apparently while I wasn’t looking, Metro designated the place a Neighborhood Strategy Area. This made it eligible for some federal grant money, and a group of dedicated residents have been meeting since 2005 to make sure that money was put to good use.
I’ve long been a fan of the Looby library here, with its attached community theater. And if that weren’t enough, a public Montessori school and a Magnet Middle School also “live” in this area. I understand that the residents are hoping that more upgrades to this neighborhood will follow. But with what I’ve seen so far, I’ll definitely be looking at Buena Vista Heights more closely when hubby and I are ready for our next move.
The public transportation here looks reasonable. MTA’s bus route #42 goes through the area, and routes Nine and 22 hit the borders of the Buena Vista Heights neighborhood. Just be savvy when you read the signs on the buses and you'll get here: most of Nashville uses the terms "Buena Vista" and "Buena Vista Heights" interchangeably. The StreetAdvisor "Buena Vista" is somewhere else entirely.
My elder daughter and I wound up in this area a few years ago when we were house hunting. When we got to the Housing Authority’s apartments on 25th, we got scared and drove off in a hurry—the litter, graffiti, and property damage made the place look like all the worst stereotypes of the word “Project.”
When new hubby, infant daughter and I were out here a couple of weeks ago, I didn’t realize that this was the same area. The area near Rosa L. Parks Boulevard is clean. It’s green. It’s well lit and in good repair. I had to double-check some addresses to confirm that this is, indeed, the same region.
What makes the difference? Apparently while I wasn’t looking, Metro designated the place a Neighborhood Strategy Area. This made it eligible for some federal grant money, and a group of dedicated residents have been meeting since 2005 to make sure that money was put to good use.
I’ve long been a fan of the Looby library here, with its attached community theater. And if that weren’t enough, a public Montessori school and a Magnet Middle School also “live” in this area. I understand that the residents are hoping that more upgrades to this neighborhood will follow. But with what I’ve seen so far, I’ll definitely be looking at Buena Vista Heights more closely when hubby and I are ready for our next move.
The public transportation here looks reasonable. MTA’s bus route #42 goes through the area, and routes Nine and 22 hit the borders of the Buena Vista Heights neighborhood. Just be savvy when you read the signs on the buses and you'll get here: most of Nashville uses the terms "Buena Vista" and "Buena Vista Heights" interchangeably. The StreetAdvisor "Buena Vista" is somewhere else entirely.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
Buena Vista Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Mostly Dealerships and Fast Food Restaurants!"
Buena Vista Heights is located off from Metro Center and Rosa Parks Blvd. The small incline to the Buena Vista Heights apartment complex is small and in order to access the apartments, you must first enter through the entrance of the complex which is up the small incline. This area of town is not the most popular or populated area in which to live in as there is quite a bit of crime as well as depleted homes which are in need of lots of repairs.
When looking into apartments or homes in the area, you will come across a number of lower priced housing units and many homes that represent the homes which are in need of some TLC.
Not to far from this area of apartments, you will come across a number of car dealers in which you can buy a new car from. If you are looking for places to shop, this is not the area that you will want to be in. There are just a small number of strip malls in which you can find a number of fast food restaurants which is mainly what is in this area of town. The types of fast food restaurants you have to choose from in this area are the regular fast food places such as McDonalds, Arby’s, Quizno’s and Burger King. You will come across a Long Johns Silver if you like to eat fish as well as a Kentucky Fried Chicken. If you want to eat at anything fancier than this, you will have to get back on the interstate and go a few exits in the opposite direction in order to get to the nicer restaurants. Many are worth the drive however!
When looking into apartments or homes in the area, you will come across a number of lower priced housing units and many homes that represent the homes which are in need of some TLC.
Not to far from this area of apartments, you will come across a number of car dealers in which you can buy a new car from. If you are looking for places to shop, this is not the area that you will want to be in. There are just a small number of strip malls in which you can find a number of fast food restaurants which is mainly what is in this area of town. The types of fast food restaurants you have to choose from in this area are the regular fast food places such as McDonalds, Arby’s, Quizno’s and Burger King. You will come across a Long Johns Silver if you like to eat fish as well as a Kentucky Fried Chicken. If you want to eat at anything fancier than this, you will have to get back on the interstate and go a few exits in the opposite direction in order to get to the nicer restaurants. Many are worth the drive however!
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
Buena Vista Heights
rating details
2yrs+
- Neighborly Spirit
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Buena Vista--Area Near Metro Center"
I was driving around Metro Center the other day, and from Rosa Parks Blvd, saw the sign to Buena Vista Heights. I drove up the slight hill to enter the area. I don't know much about the environment other than it seems to be an area of lower priced homes, some of which are in various stages of disrepair.
Situated near Metro Center and Clarksville Highway, there are not many restaurants other than fast food. There is not much retail in Metro Center, but there are some strip malls and various shops on Clarksville Hwy. If you want to buy a car though, you are in the right place. Several auto dealerships are located along Rosa Parks Blvd.
Situated near Metro Center and Clarksville Highway, there are not many restaurants other than fast food. There is not much retail in Metro Center, but there are some strip malls and various shops on Clarksville Hwy. If you want to buy a car though, you are in the right place. Several auto dealerships are located along Rosa Parks Blvd.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
