Hillsboro / West End

Hillsboro Village Mural

Best For: Young professionals, students, creatives, and those seeking a centralized location with great shopping.

Walkability: High in many areas.

Schools: Varied.

Safety: Mostly Safe.

Hillsboro/West End sits in the heart of downtown activity. West End features Centennial Park, a favorite spot for local joggers and tourists attracted to the Parthenon replica.

Hillsboro Village is a charming, walkable neighborhood three miles southwest of Downtown Nashville, with easy access to Vanderbilt and Belmont University. It mainly serves college students and is filled with clothing boutiques, coffee shops, and independent restaurants.

Popular activities include watching a movie at the Belcourt Theatre, a non-profit that has been around since 1925 and was recently renovated, and enjoying pancakes at the famous Pancake Pantry, which opened in 1961. This area was once part of Adelicia Acklen's estate, which includes the Belmont Mansion, now a museum.

West End/Hillsboro provides various apartments, condos, and homes. Close to Sylvan Park and Midtown, it's the ideal spot for anyone seeking a real city vibe.