Nashville "Top Neighborhoods"

[@XPLRNASH]

Where is your favorite area of town?

[@nspencer2763]

U are such a cutie!!!

[@margepaz]

XPLR.NASH Donelson!

[@XPLRNASH]

Marge Paz, that’s one of our favorite neighborhoods.

[@garywest2645]

East Nashville, not just one part, I was born and raised there, I've been blessed with so many wonderful memories there, from Shelby park to Cedar hill park, Dickerson Rd( North first) in, to Gallatin Rd, Madison, Old Hickory, Bellshire,and Inglewood, I am very proud to be from East Nashville, thanks for sharing the video.

[@XPLRNASH]

@@garywest2645 Thanks so much for watching!! East Nashville has so much to offer and constantly growing!

[@southerngirlsociety]

THIS is my favorite video of Nashville so far!! Next time... can we get a slowed down southern style tour? Where you stop and let us truly see each thing you're calling off in this video? Such a cool video.

[@XPLRNASH]

That content is coming soon.

[@scholarlyanalyst7700]

@@XPLRNASH How do you like the winters? There are cities and towns in Canada that historically enjoy warmer winters than Nashville - as defined by a warmer average winter temperature (December, January, and February). If you dig a little bit deeper, you'll discover the source for the information (below) is NOAA (a US government agency!). So please copy/paste the following google searches (specifically Google’s search engine!). And don't forget to factor in the ultra-mild Canadian winter nights. 1. Nashville, Tennessee average winter temperatures 2. Race Rocks, Canada average winter temperatures Are you surprised by the fact the winters are warmer in Race Rocks, Canada than Nashville, TN?

[@lynnsalter8412]

Very interesting segment............and your'e hosting and narration was spot on.........Great Job...........

[@sebastian_barcelone]

5:09 I was waiting to see if you would mention Green Hills.. I've been doing some research about where I will be living and GH seems like the best place to live.

[@naddoandsam7444]

I live here in "Sullivan" Park....which all of us in Nashville call SYLVAN Park:))). "Best" is all relative. Just depends on what kind of neighborhood you want to be in. Make sure you do your homework thoroughly. Good luck with the move.

[@jeanwhite1659]

Traffic nightmare. Over built/ taxes.

[@BenjaminBanks615]

Green Hills is THE BEST!

[@newclothes8165]

Get ready to sit in traffic everyday of your life. Hillsboro rd is too small and cant expand yet Green Hills has grown quadruple. Im from Nashville and you couldn't give me a free house in that area. Well you could but I would sell it.Point is the traffic is too extreme,,all the time.

[@sebastian_barcelone]

@@newclothes8165 I guess I'll have to do some more research. Thanks.

[@ChristieJo]

This was an excellent video! Exactly what I was looking for- explanation of the 'neighnorhoods'.

[@XPLRNASH]

Thanks so much for watching! We're glad you liked it!

[@wi54725]

I grew up in Hillwood, and then after college moved away for many years. When my wife and I returned 30 years ago, Nashville already wasn't the same. We moved to Williamson County off HPK, and it got to the point where we needed a red light just to get out of our driveway in the morning. After moving to Fairview in 2008, it also became too overgrown, so we moved again in 2016 to a rural area between Leiper's Fork and Boston, and yes there is a Boston in Tennessee.

[@XPLRNASH]

Leiper's Fork is a great place. We hope you are enjoying it out there! Hopefully you won't have to move too many more times. But cheers to your pursuit and I hope Leiper's Fork sticks!

[@ulfson279]

"hill weed pill poppers"... It's not the same but still sketchy

[@msimpson9155]

You need a segment on South Nashville and all the ethnic eateries on Nolensville Pike. Also Antioch...lots of places to eat along Bell Road/Hickory Hollow area - featuring Slim and Husky pizza.

[@XPLRNASH]

Yes, absolutely more in depth content coming soon.

[@tray-oq1nj]

Those will be covered in the episode white flight in Nashville. Tips on speaking southern style Ethiopian, Somali and Spanish will be included.

[@XPLRNASH]

We had an episode of our podcast dedicated to the parent comment of this thread that aired several weeks ago.

[@jonathanhatfield9916]

Very nice video! I support this channel since I found it👍☺

[@XPLRNASH]

Awesome thank you so much, whats been your favorite video thus far?

[@jonathanhatfield9916]

XPLR.NASH For now, I would say that this has been my favorite one. I only have watched a few videos bc I am new in this channel. ☺ I also liked the christmas video in Nashville.

[@XPLRNASH]

@@jonathanhatfield9916 We definitely liked making the Christmas video. We're glad you liked it too! Thanks for tuning in man. It means the world to us!!

[@ericrog3426]

My favorite place in East Nashville is East Nashville Beer Works on E. Trinity Ln. Great beers and pizza!

[@sandeesandee2562]

that's the first meal we had (at hattie b) lol upon arrival in Nville at 445pm on the 8th location..only 6 ppl in line!

[@XPLRNASH]

That’s not a bad line at all.

[@sandeesandee2562]

Thanks for all your wonderful vids!

[@XPLRNASH]

We appreciate you watching them!

[@acajudi100]

Prayers sent.

[@XPLRNASH]

Thank you!!!

[@MidwestKorky]

great video man! subscribed and liked

[@XPLRNASH]

Thanks so much!! We really appreciate you!!

[@rebekabryan8226]

I love this video is amazing ,thank you for share👍

[@XPLRNASH]

Thank you so much. Whats your favorite neighborhood in Nashville?

[@savfaithrob]

It’s Sylvan Park, not Sullivan Park lol

[@XPLRNASH]

Yes, we realized Stuart was saying it that way, during the editing.

[@MiriamLove366]

That's all I wanted to say

[@tray-oq1nj]

Say you are not a local without saying you are not a local.

[@XPLRNASH]

Best comment yet

[@sandeesandee2562]

we stayed at midtown and downtown (1 day each ) and got so sick of the touristy traps, and the final 2 nights we were in E. nash, and we ate at Ederly bc some previous guests suggested it..really enjoyed my catfish strips (i got sick of bbq)...wish we were there for another 1/2 day as i'd go back and order some more food. :P

[@KRSchannel]

finally a well shot travel video without selfi look.

[@XPLRNASH]

Thank you. Make sure to check out all of our other videos about the city of Nashville. We have videos about parks, what to eat and much more.

[@sandeesandee2562]

We went to Mas Tacos when we stayed in East Nash...food came out lukewarm...being from CA we found it "ok" lol but i can see how it can be a big hit in nash.

[@XPLRNASH]

Next time you are in Nashville check out Oscars Taco Shop, because California based restaurant in Nashville.

[@Simpleman57]

I grew up in Joelton and then we moved to Hermitage really love Tenn a lot of good times on the Harpeth river

[@XPLRNASH]

The Harpeth River is such a nice thing to have in Nashville. Perfect for rafting!

[@johndoehoe8881]

How is the sobro area now ? Im visiting soon for a anniversary and staying on that side of town.

[@XPLRNASH]

Most of Sobro is very safe and walkable.

[@johnsack7903]

Solid video man...

[@XPLRNASH]

Thank you so much. Do you have a favorite area of Nashville?

[@johnsack7903]

@@XPLRNASH I've actually never been to Nashville, so I'm just trying to learn about the area before visiting.

[@XPLRNASH]

@@johnsack7903 when are you coming to town?

[@johnsack7903]

@@XPLRNASH no clue on specific wknd but it would be in the fall, November.

[@XPLRNASH]

@@johnsack7903 thats a great time to come.

[@AndyElliottrealtor]

This is a fun Video!! LOVE it!!

[@bearmitch441]

So bizarre. Not saying it's good or bad as it's probably a little of both but 15 years ago none of this was a thing. As evidenced by this video the old Nashville is mostly gone.

[@XPLRNASH]

Let's hope the new Nashville brings us some good as well!

[@JessicaMillerNashville]

I know!!! I think it's hilarious that all these hip people are moving here. I was here when it wasn't cool so it's just funny to see all the change!

[@XPLRNASH]

Any change that has stood out to you since you've moved here?

[@JessicaMillerNashville]

@@XPLRNASH Nashville used to feel like a small town back in 2001 when I moved here. Quiet, families, cowboy boots and traditional country music downtown, not a lot of construction and batman building was the highest high rise. Now it's Nashvegas, drunks everywhere, rooftop bars and pedal taverns full of crazy drunk bachelorette parties, high rises and construction everywhere.

[@jeanwhite1659]

@@JessicaMillerNashville hip doesn't last long. LOL. Overcrowding/ parking downtown ,

[@Skiroy]

What neighborhood has the most healthy eating options? Also what neighborhoods are the best for raising children a Suburban middle-class environment?

[@XPLRNASH]

Both of those are great questions. For most healthy eating options we would recommend The Gulch, or East Nashville. Franklin, Tennessee is going to be the best place to raise children. The reason for that is they have some of the best schools in the country and Franklin is the perfect area for middle class residents.

[@neckofthewoodsupdated7549]

Skiroy; You also have Donelson, Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, Bellevue, Bellemeade, Green Hills, Nolensville. Check those Neighborhoods out to see if You like it.

[@mikeatwood6232]

Please look into Antioch, lived there from 19665 untill 2010 would love some history on the old Reeves mansion and Antiochs changes !!!! Thank you.I

[@XPLRNASH]

We will most definitely be getting to Antioch during our Tour Around Nashville series. The Reeves mansion sounds like some good history to get into!

[@mikeatwood6232]

@@XPLRNASH I used to work with a man who was 80 in 1986. He had friends that lived there in that mansion but not sure if they were Reeves or not. He told me of them playing in the attic as kids and discovered a wall that looked suspicious. They managed to pry open the wall and they found Civil war uniforms on like busts any way other items were in that room also ( sword. ) boots and other things. My friend passed and i didnt at the time realize the importance of what he knew but maybe you can resolve some of its history. I grew up 1 half a mile from there it was always cool to me and a confederate grave yard behind the house !!! Thank you very mucj

[@tray-oq1nj]

Antioch was a nice area until the late 90s early 2000s. It had Hickory hollow mall which was the best mall in middle Tennessee and quiet clean neighborhoods. Unfortunately white flight happened as with many areas across the nation. Antioch was hardest hit by Mexicans and Somalis. At the same time for reasons still unknown to man thousands of hipster transplants started pouring into east nashville. Once the transplants arrived and had set up shop many of the blacks moved from east Nashville and into Antioch where housing had become affordable for the first time. Hickory hollow mall like many other Antioch businesses where whites left fell into despair while the areas that whites moved into gained property value.

[@joshuaram100]

@@tray-oq1nj what are you trying to say

[@tray-oq1nj]

@@joshuaram100 the truth.

[@bulldog370a]

Pro tip: Try to use facts. Everything might be "great" but that's an opinion statement. Location. Architecture. Website. Signature plates. Price ranges. Is the business a new, trending place or long-term, trusted establishment. Etc.

[@XPLRNASH]

Thanks for the recommendation! We are able to dive deeper into the facts, as you mentioned, on these neighborhoods in our podcast, Nashville Daily.

[@datamyt3]

Is gentrififation good? Serious question?

[@BenjaminBanks615]

There is a Whole Foods in Brentwood and has been there for a while...

[@XPLRNASH]

Yes we know. When we say Nashville, we are talking about Nashville proper

[@tonirayemoss4813]

Love this video! Any information on Brentwood?

[@XPLRNASH]

We are hoping to cover Brentwood eventually, but have a lot of ground to cover before we get there. Feel free to message us on Instagram with any specific questions and we will be happy to help!

[@mikeatwood6232]

Yeah Brentwood crooked politics, crooked police oh yeah high class drugs !!!!

[@CreachterZ]

Brentwood and Franklin are both awesome, safe, and within 20 minutes.

[@cierrapagem]

Which Hattie B’s has the shortest lines typically?

[@XPLRNASH]

The one on Eighth Ave.

[@cierrapagem]

XPLR.NASH thank you!

[@rufushunter6396]

Nobody in Nashville eats at Hattie B that for tourist only... it's a sin for people from Nashville to eat there

[@druharper]

Hattie B’s is just ok, too salty, mostly tourists.

[@ilazhajrizi4821]

Im planning to move from Europe to nashville , is it hospitality city ?

[@XPLRNASH]

That's one of Nashville's best features and the reason many have moved here!

[@XPLRNASH]

Yes, its a very friendly and hospitable city. Where in Europe are moving from?

[@homehere9817]

Thanks for the video. What’s the distance between Nashville and Memphis?

[@CreachterZ]

Somewhere between getting stabbed in Memphis and most likely not in Nashville.

[@michaeldurham4812]

3 hour drive

[@lasharfreakincunningham4480]

What time are people out walking during the day?

[@XPLRNASH]

All day in a lot of these places, especially 12th south

[@jamesd5888]

I have to keep laughing every time I hear him say Hatties hot chicken is the best restaurant in Nashville. I is just spicy fried chicken folks! No real skill to make and while it is good it is in NO WAY the best restaurant in Nashville.

[@The911technician]

Exactly it’s fried chicken dunked in hot sauce and people think it’s something new lol

[@davidtalks2366]

All of these neighborhoods were dangerous in 2005 lol. Extreme gentrification here.

[@kristierath7791]

So where is the best restaurant?

[@meracol]

Nice video!!

[@XPLRNASH]

Thank you!!

[@michaelbirdsong196]

WESTMEADE AND PERCY WARNER ARE THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS

[@XPLRNASH]

They definitely have some great parks and less traffic!!!

[@michaelbirdsong196]

@@XPLRNASH yeah they do but also great schools etc.

[@XPLRNASH]

@@michaelbirdsong196 Definitely some of the better in town!! You're right!!

[@stevenharder2982]

My gf and I are looking to relocate to Nashville, could you make a video about east Nashville??

[@Savag3B0ii]

Dont move there it is the hood.

[@XPLRNASH]

More neighborhood videos are coming! DM on Instagram if you want more information that we can provide to you!

[@druharper]

East Nashville is rough around the edges. Newer upcoming areas are The Nations, Houston-Wedgewood, 8th South.

[@tomhamilton3831]

I have lived in Nashville for more than thirty years. It's hard for me to believe how much it's grown. But then again, I'm not surprised. It is truly a wonderful city. There are good parts of town, and bad parts of town. Just remember to look before you leap.

[@XPLRNASH]

@@tomhamilton3831 Great advice.

[@lorihatch6237]

Haynes Area...what’s there?

[@Mcfirefly2]

I really enjoyed this, but could tell you were a _relative_ newcomer. "Sullivan Park"--what is he talking about? Hmmm...the context revealed that you were talking about Sylvan Park! Sure, I know that neighborhood. Pronounced Sill'-van park. Its easy to see why you'd hear it that way, considering that probably most of the people you talk to are newcomers, too. But on the whole, I really enjoyed it.

[@rayoliver6807]

Love it when a Yankee tries to promote my hometown!!Weatmeade,Brookemeade,Granny white area,Hermitage,Bellevue for nice areas .SILVER SANDS has the best home cook food next ,Loveless,nextSweats,then Wendell's .The hottest chicken PRINCES,the best hot fish sand is ED,S AND THE BEST MOONSHINE HANDS DOWN IS JR. JOHNSON,'S apple pie the Best FOOD ON EARTH IS THE SNOW WHITE LEBANON .

[@XPLRNASH]

I wouldn't want you to give your judgment after watching just one one video, especially when we didn't go into all the areas you just mentioned. It was a neighborhood video. We have close to 700 videos on our KZbin channel. When you get through all of those, let us know what you think.

[@firefliflihi5719]

The guys just showing diff parts of town, he didn’t say it’s the best Hopefully, your normally not as condescending The guy in the video seems nice 😊

[@jeanwhite1659]

Seriously born / raised Nashville, Tenn., these eatery's don't tell the facts. Just GOOGLE crime areas.. Schools data. .

[@troycleek3985]

Nashville is a violent hellhole. He didn't tell that

[@XPLRNASH]

Thanks for the feedback, however, this video wasn’t meant to give every fact about every neighborhood, but just to give a general overview of a few.

[@theaveragecat4082]

interesting perspective but relatively narrow view

[@XPLRNASH]

In what ways?

[@theaveragecat4082]

@@XPLRNASH well, it seems only the "trendy" neighborhoods are featured from the perspective of someone who either doesn't live here or hasn't been a resident for very long. Very nice and casual, I liked the video, but again, narrow on its perspective of Nashville. There are still neighborhood "communities" intact from the onslaught of new arrivals that retain their "old south with young blood" appeal. You might want to include some of those examples on your next video. From the perspective of the 30 year old and under demography you may have nailed it but missed some of the best places in Nashville that may not be on the "hipster hit list" but are still very fine communities.

[@NewYork7914]

I bet Nashivill is one of the lovely cities in US.

[@tray-oq1nj]

Use to be

[@XPLRNASH]

Do you think there's anything positive to Nashville?

[@ONEILL0099]

the hipsters in NY named South Bronx SO BRO.... too bad the crime rate there is so high, I don't think they will ever manage to gentrify that section

[@XPLRNASH]

Nashville has Sobro as well, but the area is quite a bit different than South Bronx.

[@preppyesque6261]

What about Belle Meade?

[@tomhamilton3831]

That's the old guard with old money. Even if you are rich with new money. They don't want you here.

[@michaeldurham4812]

Few can afford to live there so it's irrelevant.

[@JoJoJoker]

Belle Meade gets no love.

[@janetdungan2878]

im a real estate investor and am starting to invest and wholesale in Nashville. I have a webpage setup and want to include this video to show other investors, new homeowners and other wholesalers how awesome and growing this city is. i would like to include your video with your permission and credit. let me know and if there is anything I can do to help bump up those followers for your youtube page I would gladly promote you.

[@XPLRNASH]

Hey Janet! Yes, definitely feel free to promote this video on your website! We gladly make this content to help out as much as possible! Also, please send us an email at [e-mail] and let's get connected!

[@saroeutsoeung623]

When the hell did Nashville have a German town? 😂 we-ho? So-bro? Hell naw..!! Well I been out of Nashville for 6 years.. I know a lot has change... I'm from the hood hood of Nashville...but man I miss my city..!!

[@MiriamLove366]

Forever

[@bigsouth010]

Germantown been around since forever. Right next to Salem town and the Jefferson bridge. You can’t be from Nashville and never heard

[@petermachhakchhuak5378]

Hi! Stuart I'm from India...Nashville TN is my dream place to study audio engineering there at The Blackbird Academy..I've watched lots of Nashville tours/vlogs cause I love the music industry and the community there. This channel just keeps me closer to my dreams ..hope to go one day...thanks for doing what you're doing...Thanks to you and your team.!...sorry my english is not that good

[@XPLRNASH]

Hey Peter! Thank you for taking the time to watch our content! If you have any questions about Nashville or about the music industry please ask us :) If there are any questions we can answer we will most certainly try! Message us on our Instagram page @xplr.nash and let's get connected!

[@janetjones3642]

Who are you, and where are you from? Where did you get your information? Are these just your opinions or did you take a survey? Yes I am a unicorn, it's a little disturbing to see someone talking about your town that doesn't really know anything about it.

[@XPLRNASH]

This video is 100% our opinion. We live in Nashville and have spent thousands of hours doing research and learning about this city. We're not newbies coming into this city out of the blue and making videos.

[@michaeldurham4812]

@@XPLRNASH then why can't you pronounce Sylvan?

[@michaeldurham4812]

Sylvan Park not Sullivan Park. Ugh, and you kept saying it.

[@matthewclemmons-mitchell2426]

Antioch Area... Hickory Hollow maybe...

[@carlinemcmillion7926]

It is Sylvan not Sullivan Park. Please consult a local if in doubt about pronunciation. Pronounced Silvan.

[@XPLRNASH]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@djgarland3754]

No offense but Midtown is also a crossover into the Gay District. Nashville has the second largest gay population in the south. Just so you know. We also have a "thriving" gay scene as well.

[@XPLRNASH]

The population is pretty average in proportion to other larger cities.

[@user-if4df7lk1z]

That gay district is for white people. Blacks do not be fooled.

[@Imperial_Cosmonaut]

Please show more of the area's scenery...too much talking about places (the viewer is unfamiliar with anyway) while camera is on the host, than actually showing them--and no, one second clips of a cafe's sign don't count. Show the whole store and its surroundings, so we get an idea of what you're talking about

[@deborahenderson1395]

Music and traffic louder than you.

[@BrokenManOhio]

Cali ass in midtown without a Red Door or Brewhouse shout out

[@rurubaby615]

those arent nieghborhood those are areas nieghborhoods would be woodbine or berryhill or donelson or hermitage etc

[@YounginBallin]

Hipsters and gentrification ruined Nashville

[@XPLRNASH]

Care to elaborate?

[@YounginBallin]

XPLR.NASH I moved out of Nashville to the suburbs and my old neighborhood Inglewood was gentrified so much, Gentrification changed the character of the neighborhoods , traffic is worse , home prices have gone up, etc

[@sdssteward]

@@XPLRNASH I think what bothers people is that it no longer has that old country side southern charm. It's been over commercialized and as a result of the forced progressiveness is grossly over crowded. Confession: I moved here almost 20 years ago from California to GET AWAY from the traffic and "progressiveness" of California. It seems to have followed me here. I sympathize with those who like to say "Please don't California my Tennessee". I find myself having to give a disclaimer any time I talk to a Native Tennesseean that I am NOT one of "THOSE Californians who moved to Nashville". I actually CAME HERE because I wanted my family and I to live in the quiet charming southern Bible Belt. I realize as a millennial you probably enjoy the hip progressive "thriving" (as you say) vibe of the new Nashville. Just understand; some people who have grown up here and have had decades to centuries of ancestry here sort of feel like they've been invaded and blown out of a home that they once cherished by a bunch of progressives who decided to change literally everything about the culture here. And I do not believe I exaggerate when I say "invaded" because many families have lost farmland that was in their name for centuries to the "movers and shakers" who sought to commercialize Nashville into a "thriving" town. Now, having said that. I want to commend you. Though it's fairly obvious where you stand on the progressiveness of the city, I do actually appreciate your channel because you are not afraid to pay homage to the history. Though you may not know a lot of it, I detect a respect coming from you that is uncommon from most "young hipster progressive Nashvillians" and for that, I thank you and can happily say, you have a new follower to your channel. Liked and subbed.

[@XPLRNASH]

@@sdssteward Thank you for the sub! Also, if you take a listen to our podcast, you might learn that we don't want the California policies in Nashville either. We believe that we can have a thriving city that's unique in how it's governed. Is there always going to be progressive movements that happen because of a larger city? Sure, but we know that in the long run, if Nashville went the pace of LA, we won't have a city. Hope you get a chance to listen to the podcast! Cheers, brother!

[@sdssteward]

@@XPLRNASH Wow! Sounds like I do need to check you guys out further! I like what I'm getting from you. Heck! I suddenly really want to meet you for a bite to eat or something one of these days. On a side note. If you saw my channel at all. I am an RC Airplane enthusiast. Nashville actually has 3 sanctioned RC Club Airfields that are pretty cool. You should do a story on this side of Nashville some day. We fly at Peeler Park, Edwin Warner and Cane Ridge.

[@worshipwatcher55]

You lost a lot of credibility with "Sullivan Park." No such place. It is Sylvan Park. "Sylvan" means "l

[@AR-sb5yc]

Music is supressing your voice

[@stevesanders3992]

Get rid of the pantheon, this building is going to be destroyed by metiorites soon. Get out of Nashville.

[@XPLRNASH]

Thanks!

[@michaeldurham4812]

Well then the Parthenon is safe. Nashville does not have a Pantheon.