Edgefield

I can still remember the day I took a wrong turn and wound up in the Edgefield/East End area. I was dumbfounded. Until that moment, I had had no idea that there were such nice neighborhoods in the region I thought of as East Nashville.

Other reviewers have noted the historic roots of this area, and have given details on the type of housing to expect. I will merely add a couple of caveats.

First, because this is an official historic preservation district, all property alterations and new construction in Edgefield require pre-approval by Nashville’s Historical Commission. (In other words, don’t move here expecting to build a garage that looks like my favorite television spaceship!)

And second, Edgefield is near LP Field. The Edgefield Neighborhood Association has posted a page on its website informing residents on how to get around during that awful Titans traffic.

The five MTA buses that run along Main Street, Woodland, and Shelby will go through Edgefield or along its edges. Please note that routes #30 and #20 are weekday-only routes.

The area of Edgefield is located along the areas of south 5th and 10th and Shelby street. This area was one of the very first neighborhoods of Nashville which was rebuilt and re-established to improve its overall look and value. The members of the community take great pride in their neighborhood and their environment and it shows in the appearance of the neighborhood.

The area is located along a bus route which makes getting into downtown Nashville easier when you do not have access to a vehicle to make it into downtown. The area has a number of supermarkets to choose from as well as restaurants. Depending on what you are looking for when looking to go shopping will determine if you want to either go north out of the city into Rivergate or Madison or if you want to head south into the city.

The historic district is among one of the first that Nashville started and has been featured on a number of shows as well as magazines. The area is well cared for and the homes are among the higher priced homes of Nashville but the area is well worth the money that you are going to pay to live in.

When you are looking to purchase a home in a nice and quiet neighborhood, you may want to check into the Edgefield district when looking to make a home for you and your family.

Bounded by South Fifth, South Tenth, Woodland, and Shelby Streets, Edgefield was Nashville's first urban neighborhood to undergo revitalization. It has a very strong and vital neighborhood association that has helped drive the area's success.

The area features an array of antebellum homes as well as new construction of single family homes and condominiums.

Edgefield was Nashville's first residential National Trust Historic District, and it has been recognized by both Southern Living magazine and HGTV. They host an annual home tour, among other activities.

For a night on the town, you can easily get from Edgefield to downtown or zoom over to Five Point in East Nashville.