Lafayette
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- Internet Access
- Public Transport
- Nightlife
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
Not great for
- Lack of Traffic
- Peace & Quiet
- Gym & Fitness
- Pest Free
- Shopping Options
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Lafayette
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2yrs+
- Safe & Sound
- Clean & Green
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Public Transport
"Bars and nightclubs--and a whole lot of construction"
I am not a real estate agent, a financial advisor, nor a city planner. This is not intended as professional advice of any kind. But I’m guessing that this area that StreetAdvisor calls “Lafayette” is going to see a lot of changes in the next few years.
Lafayette is immediately south of the city’s new Music City Convention Center, which is currently under construction. Metro is hoping the convention center will bring more dollars to the downtown area.
The construction on the Music City Center is already affecting the Lafayette neighborhood. The extra infrastructure needed for the 16-acre complex means road closures in various parts of the area through 2013. Shirley and Franklin Streets are closed for the duration, of course, since they’re on the southernmost edge of the construction site. And the Metro construction map says that Lafayette Street itself will see intermittent closures through 2011 while Nashville Electric runs some extra power cables.
Lafayette was already nightclubs and shopping, so maybe it won’t change as much as I think. But I would imagine that a few more tourist-oriented businesses will spring up here in the next few years.
MTA bus #15 runs up and down Lafayette, and four other buses also route through or near the area. I’m surprised that the new, free, Music City Circuit doesn’t come down this far. Right now the Green Route hits the northern edge of the convention center.
We’ll have to see whether that changes in the future, as well.
Lafayette is immediately south of the city’s new Music City Convention Center, which is currently under construction. Metro is hoping the convention center will bring more dollars to the downtown area.
The construction on the Music City Center is already affecting the Lafayette neighborhood. The extra infrastructure needed for the 16-acre complex means road closures in various parts of the area through 2013. Shirley and Franklin Streets are closed for the duration, of course, since they’re on the southernmost edge of the construction site. And the Metro construction map says that Lafayette Street itself will see intermittent closures through 2011 while Nashville Electric runs some extra power cables.
Lafayette was already nightclubs and shopping, so maybe it won’t change as much as I think. But I would imagine that a few more tourist-oriented businesses will spring up here in the next few years.
MTA bus #15 runs up and down Lafayette, and four other buses also route through or near the area. I’m surprised that the new, free, Music City Circuit doesn’t come down this far. Right now the Green Route hits the northern edge of the convention center.
We’ll have to see whether that changes in the future, as well.
Lafayette
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
"Just a small area of Nashville"
The area around Lafayette is generally a area that you will travel through to drive to downtown Nashville. The area is not the safest at night and is generally pretty busy during the evening hours as people drive to the clubs downtown. There are several small gas stations along the way and several bus stops along the way as well.
Many of the homeless will take shelter in the mission which is located in the area and will walk around the streets at different times of the day asking people who are driving along the way to downtown for money. The area is dirtier than other areas of Nashville and many of the homes are run down.
If you are looking for a small apartment or do not have a lot of money to invest into a property, many of the homes in the area are what you are looking for. This area is not recommended for anyone who has children.
Many of the homeless will take shelter in the mission which is located in the area and will walk around the streets at different times of the day asking people who are driving along the way to downtown for money. The area is dirtier than other areas of Nashville and many of the homes are run down.
If you are looking for a small apartment or do not have a lot of money to invest into a property, many of the homes in the area are what you are looking for. This area is not recommended for anyone who has children.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
Lafayette
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
"Lafayette--A Pass Through Area"
Unless you work in the area, or are headed to one of its clubs, you probably won't spend a lot of time in the Lafayette, St. part of Nashville. I use it as a pass through when going downtown a lot.The Rescue Mission is located in the area, and the United Methodist Publishing House is not too far.away.The Greyhound bus station used to be located nearby, but has moved. Not much in the way of restaurants, except for Arnold's, a meat and three, and Flyte, an upscale restaurant, on 8th Avenue, and those in nearby Cummins Station. A few great clubs in the area include the Cannery and 3rd and Lindsley. I have been to the Cannery to see several live shows, and it is a first rate place. I am going to a CD release party at 3rd and Lindsley next week and can't wait. It is a small intimate club, whereas the Cannery holds large crowds.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
