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Sylvan Park

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Sylvan Park

Sylvan Park is a stable, tree-lined West Nashville neighborhood of early 20th-century homes, bookended by McCabe Park and a walkable commercial strip on Charlotte Pike.

McCabe Park and Golf Course Richland Creek Greenway Pre-war bungalow streetscapes

Quick Facts

ZIP37209
Categoryneighborhoods
Platted1925
Main CorridorCharlotte Pike, 51st Avenue North
CountyDavidson County

At A Glance

Walkability55/100
Commute12-18 minutes
InterstateI-40 at White Bridge Road
VibeFamily-oriented, owner-occupant, low-key, stable appreciation
Best ForFamilies, homeowners prioritizing stability over appreciation velocity

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Location

Sylvan Park is west of The Nations neighborhood, bounded roughly by Charlotte Pike to the north, West End Ave to the south, White Bridge Road to the west, and 42nd Avenue to the east.

Open Sylvan Park in Google Maps →36.1567° N, 86.8350° W · ZIP 37209

Character

Quiet, residential, family-oriented. Lower density than East Nashville or 12 South; significant owner-occupant homeowner culture.

History

Developed in the interwar period as one of Nashville's first true automotive-era suburbs. Its architecture reflects the peak of craftsman bungalow construction in Middle Tennessee.

Schools

Elementary
Sylvan Park Elementary School
MNPS
Middle
H.G. Hill Middle School
MNPS
High
Hillwood High School
MNPS

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • McCabe Pub — Longtime neighborhood bar adjacent to McCabe Park (0.2 mi)
  • Lilo's Neighborhood Restaurant — Casual neighborhood dining on the 51st Ave strip (0.3 mi)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital (2 mi south)
  • TriStar Centennial Medical Center Hospital (3 mi east)
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