The Gulch is the urban community that Tennessee dreams are made of. Close to both Nashville’s Central Business District and Music City Center, it’s full of vibrant dining and retail options, prime entertainment, and gorgeous amenities for residents. It’s the epitome of hip, cutting edge living.

 

The Gulch used to be one of Nashville’s busiest rail yards, dating back to the Civil War. The development was named for the land depression running through much of it and didn’t see much action for many decades. In the early 2000s, a revitalization plan was formed, and The Gulch was born from the passion of many Nashville companies.

 

Living here, residents have everything at their fingertips. The Gulch was designed to give the community a high quality of life and to set a new standard for mixed-use developments. One way The Gulch is doing that is by being a LEED certified community, and its energy efficient ways extend from businesses and traffic lights to the lofts and luxury condos.

 

 

The Gulch is a condensed, urban community with an exciting personality. It has everything you need, from shopping and dining to one of the best music venues in the city. The area is very convenient for every-day life, with dentists, spas, and salons right outside your door. The residents here are as young and hip as the neighborhood itself, bringing a colorful and modern feel to this corner of Nashville.

 

The Gulch is a mecca of dining and shopping, with something hip or tasty everywhere you look. It has some well-known names, but the majority of spots here are unique to Nashville.

 

Comfort food with a seasonal twist takes center stage at Adele’s, and their ingredients are sourced from local farms. Dine on tasting menus with excellent wine pairings in the industrial-chic space of The Chef & I. Milk & Honey is a trendy coffee shop that also serves shareable plates and excellent toasts. Be sure to try their famous buttermilk biscuit with strawberry preserves! For all things cacao, visit Blue Stripes, which has homemade hot chocolate, cacao cocktails, and a huge array of desserts.

 

Shopping is where the neighborhood gets a few big names, with stores like Urban Outfitters and Patagonia, but there are also a ton of local shops. Parish Nashville and Finnleys Boutique both have some of the best women’s fashions in the city. The flagship Uncommon James store is in The Gulch, and this chic jewelry boutique is a must-shop. Carter’s Vintage Guitars is an iconic spot for getting instruments, whether you’re a pro or just beginning your journey with music.

 

The Gulch is close to Nashville’s famed Music Row, but it also has a whole list of activities just outside your front door.

 

For exceptional live music, don’t look farther than The Station Inn and Rudy’s Jazz Room. The Station Inn is a premier listening room, where you’ll find some of the best country and bluegrass artists playing seven nights a week. Rudy’s Jazz Room has a distinct New Orleans flair and embodies the feel of traditional jazz clubs. Classic prohibition cocktails flow as steadily as the music every day but Tuesdays.

 

If a fun night of games is what you want, then you’ll want to make your way to Pins Mechanical Co. With rows of classic pinball machines, foosball, duckpin, ping pong, and bocce ball, there is bound to be a game that will bring out your fiercest competitive spirit.

 

The Gulch is served by the incredible schools of Metro Nashville Public Schools.