Germantown

Others have mentioned the rich history of the Germantown area, and rightly so. Many of the restored properties in this neighborhood are breathtaking.

Not everything here has been restored, however—and if it hasn’t, the rules for doing so may be strict. Germantown’s official Historic Place designation means that certain guidelines must be followed when altering the properties in this area.

In other words, if you’re looking for a “fixer-upper” to turn into your dream home, do your homework: make sure your dreams match the history of this area before you move in.

Among the already-restored homes, the diversity is astounding. Some have “postage-stamp” front yards, no porches, and barely any walking space between them and their next door neighbors. Others sport those good deep covered front porches and/or deep yards that would keep me happy. It’s all a testament to the diversity of the people who settled the area.

Of course you should get out and see Germantown! Usually MTA bus routes 9, 29, and 42 run along three borders of this neighborhood. I don’t know whether any of them take detours when Oktoberfest rolls around.

Germantown of Nashville, Tennessee was once the only subdivision of all Nashville. The area did not have much to see or do at one point but that has long changed since then. The subdivision is now just one among the many subdivision of Nashville. The area has a number of different places to eat but is limited on the number of stores that you can find in the area.

The area of Germantown is not as safe as other regions of the city. There are a higher number of burglaries and robberies that take place in Nashville around Germantown as the area is not as populated as other regions of Nashville. Many of the individuals who live in the area are among the lower level of income for residents of Nashville. The area is not a good area to be raising children as there is a high number of crimes that take place around Germantown.

If you are looking for a place to eat, you will find yourself with a number of fast food restaurants to choose from as well as small restaurants that offer authentic food and cuisine. Depending on what you are in the mood for will depend on whether or not you will be able to find something in the area to sit down and eat without having to travel to far into downtown Nashville.

Germantown, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was not only Nashville's first subdivision, but also one of the first areas to be recycled into a neat, urban area. For many years, the homes and restaurants seemed to be limited to just a couple of streets, but over the years, it has expanded and gotten better and better.

Fun things to do include the annual Oktoberfest, the holiday home tour, and a walking tour. Restaurants include the City House, The Cocoa Tree, Germantown Cafe, The Cupcake Collection, and my favorites, The Mad Platter and Monell's.

One of the coolest condos near there is the hgh end Werthan Lofts, which has been developed from the old Werthan paper bag factory. I attended a fundraising loft tour there this past year and was amazed at the quality of the lofts and the creative and beautiful ways they were decorated.