Updated September 2026
Living in 8th Ave S
“The Antique Corridor Turned Nashville Hotspot”
Current Comps
On request
Walk Score
64/100
Tour
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The quick answer
8th Ave S is the old antique corridor that has turned into a dining destination, with restaurants and bars filling the stretch between Thompson Lane and Wedgewood Avenue. It sits between 12 South and Wedgewood-Houston, with new townhomes going up beside older Nashville homes.
What you'll see in 8th Ave S
The details from our firsthand video tours — so you get the read whether or not you press play.
8th Avenue South neighborhood tour, Nashville
This is a walking tour of the 8th Avenue South neighborhood in Nashville, covering what it is like to live in the area. It breaks down the local vibe, walkability, restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping, along with the housing styles available across different price points. The area offers an urban feel while sitting outside of downtown, and the tour also addresses traffic patterns and parking.
- Located in Nashville, offering an urban feel without being downtown
- Walkability is a defining feature of the neighborhood
- Local dining and coffee shops are within the area, including The Smiling Elephant restaurant
- Housing is available across low, mid, and high price points
- Reservoir Park is in the neighborhood
- Shopping is available within 8th Avenue South
- The tour covers local traffic patterns and on-street parking
What is the feel of the 8th Avenue South neighborhood?
It offers an urban feel while sitting outside of downtown Nashville, with an emphasis on walkability, local restaurants and coffee shops, and nearby shopping.
What kinds of homes are available in 8th Avenue South?
The neighborhood includes a range of housing across low, mid, and high price points. The tour walks through homes at each of these price tiers.
What amenities and green space are near 8th Avenue South?
The area includes local dining such as The Smiling Elephant restaurant, shopping within the neighborhood, and Reservoir Park.
Neighborhood Guide
Complete Guide to 8th Ave S, Nashville
8th Avenue South has changed from an antique store corridor to a dining and entertainment destination. The stretch of 8th Avenue between Thompson Lane and Wedgewood Avenue is now home to a growing collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars, and new concepts. The neighborhood sits between 12 South and Wedgewood-Houston, close to both. Real estate ranges from older Nashville homes to new construction townhomes. For buyers who want to be central, near great dining, and in a neighborhood with active new construction, 8th Ave S is worth a look.
Questions people ask about 8th Ave S
Where is 8th Ave S in Nashville?
8th Ave S is the corridor between 12 South and Wedgewood-Houston, south of downtown. The stretch of 8th Avenue between Thompson Lane and Wedgewood Avenue is the part people mean — historically an antique store corridor, now a dining and entertainment destination.
Because it sits between two better-known neighborhoods it carries some of the character of both. Housing runs from older Nashville homes to new-construction townhomes, with active new development along the corridor.
How far is 8th Ave S from downtown Nashville?
A short drive south of the core on one straight avenue, which is the whole point of the address. You are close to downtown, next door to 12 South, and a few minutes from Wedgewood-Houston.
The biggest change is at the downtown end: SomeraRoad's Paseo South Gulch district is converting the old antique row end of 8th Avenue South into a high-rise mixed-use neighborhood anchored by the Pendry Nashville hotel and residences tower.
What is there to do in 8th Ave S?
Eat. The restaurant corridor is what the avenue has become — a growing collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and new concepts along the stretch between Thompson Lane and Wedgewood Avenue.
The antique and design district that gave the corridor its earlier identity is still part of it, and 12 South's shops are next door. Paseo South Gulch is adding a high-rise mixed-use district at the downtown end.
How do I check schools and crime data for 8th Ave S, Nashville?
We don't rate schools and we don't characterize any area as safe or otherwise — those are your calls to make, from the official record, and an agent who makes them for you is doing you a disservice. What we will do is hand you the primary sources and get out of the way.
Zoning is set by address, not by neighborhood name, so the district's own school-locator tool is the only answer that holds for the specific house you're looking at. Our sources page links the Tennessee Department of Education report card, the district lookups, and the official crime-data portals, with no commentary from us on any of them.
What's changing in 8th Ave S
Updated July 2026Paseo South Gulch
SomeraRoad's roughly 5.5-acre Paseo South Gulch district is converting the old "antique row" end of 8th Avenue South into a high-rise mixed-use neighborhood anchored by the Pendry Nashville hotel and residences tower.
The largest project reshaping 8th Avenue South is Paseo South Gulch, a roughly 5.5-acre mixed-use district being developed by New York- and Nashville-based SomeraRoad, with a main address of 620 8th Avenue South in the South Gulch. SomeraRoad describes the full build-out as a $1 billion-plus project of up to four new towers woven around two rehabilitated historic structures, blending residential, hotel, office and ground-floor retail with pedestrian "paseos" between the buildings.
The first tower delivered is Prima, a 16-story building at 620 8th Avenue South with 278 apartments, roughly 18,000 square feet of creative office space and about 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail above a parking garage. Designed by ESa, Prima broke ground in 2022 and opened to residents in early 2024. SomeraRoad also assembled a four-parcel, 1.91-acre site at 714 8th Avenue South (purchased for $38 million in December 2020) for additional high-rises; public filings have described a 30-story residential tower and a 22-story office tower sharing a retail-and-parking base at that site.
The marquee piece is Pendry Nashville and Pendry Residences Nashville, a 30-story tower at 700 8th Avenue South developed by SomeraRoad with Pendry Hotels & Resorts (Montage International) and Trestle Studio. It pairs a 180-room Pendry hotel with 146 for-sale condominiums on floors 12 through 30, ranging from one to four bedrooms and from 968 to more than 3,800 square feet, with condo pricing starting around $1.25 million. SomeraRoad cites a cost of roughly $370 million (an earlier estimate put it at about $364 million), and the project secured $253 million in construction financing. It broke ground in July 2025 with an opening targeted for 2027.
Paseo South Gulch is the redevelopment that gives 8th Avenue South's old "antique row" its new identity. The Antiques Building housed the Downtown Antique Mall for nearly 30 years until its 2019 closure, and the adjacent Bill Voorhees Company Building dates to around 1920; both are being rehabilitated rather than demolished. For out-of-state buyers, this clarifies what the corridor is becoming: a denser, walkable extension of the Gulch with new condos and apartments rising alongside preserved early-20th-century brick buildings, immediately south of downtown.
- Developer
- SomeraRoad (with Pendry Hotels & Resorts / Montage and Trestle Studio on the Pendry tower)
- District size
- ~5.5 acres at 620 8th Avenue South; up to 4 towers; SomeraRoad cites $1B+ total
- Anchor project
- Pendry Nashville & Residences, 700 8th Ave S — 30 stories, 180-room hotel + 146 condos (floors 12-30)
- Pendry investment
- ~$370M cost (earlier est. ~$364M); $253M construction financing secured
- First tower (Prima)
- 16 stories, 278 apartments plus office and ground-floor retail; broke ground 2022, opened early 2024
- Preserved historic buildings
- Antiques Building (Downtown Antique Mall, closed 2019) and the ~1920 Bill Voorhees Company Building — being rehabilitated
- Timeline
- Pendry broke ground July 2025, targeted to open 2027
What's New to Eat, Drink & Shop in 8th Ave S
Updated September 2026The 8th Avenue South corridor runs from the Paseo South Gulch development at its north end down through the Melrose district. Recent additions along the street include several restaurants, a musical instrument shop, and a fitness club under construction.
Sit-down Mexican restaurant from the local group that also runs an East Nashville taco truck and a North Nashville tortilla shop. Located at 606 8th Avenue South, Store 100, serving lunch daily and dinner nightly.
Restaurant · open as of August 2026; opening date unconfirmed
Tasting-menu restaurant built around a 25-seat U-shaped chef's counter, with a separate wine lounge offering bar, booth and table seating. Relocated from 1711 Division Street to the fifth floor of the Bill Voorhees Building at 700 8th Avenue South in Paseo South Gulch, with chefs Andy Doubrava and Tiffani Ortiz leading the kitchen.
Restaurant · reopened in its 8th Ave S home May 14, 2025
Guitar shop selling refurbished guitars and replacement parts, with on-site technicians handling repair and refurbishment work, plus coffee service. Located at 2101 8th Avenue South in the Melrose area, in a space that last housed a Dollar General; the shop is tied to MIRC (Musical Instrument Reclamation Company).
Retail · opened February 2026
Fast-casual taco counter where orders are built by protein and style, including classic, alambre and birria tacos, alongside a salsa bar. Located at 2600 8th Avenue South, Suite 109, open daily for lunch and dinner.
Restaurant · open as of August 2026; opening date unconfirmed
The brand's first Tennessee fitness club, planned for roughly 34,000 square feet across three floors at 631 8th Avenue South. Plans include strength and cardio areas, group fitness studios, Reformer Pilates, locker rooms, a recovery area with sauna and cold plunge, and a retail shop; a preview showroom has opened while construction continues.
Fitness / Wellness · expected early 2027
Memphis-based farm-to-table restaurant serving grass-fed beef burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders, salads, vegetarian burgers, milkshakes and ice cream sandwiches. Announced for 730 Eighth Avenue South as the company's first location outside Memphis; an opening date has not been confirmed.
Restaurant · announced January 2025, opening timeline unconfirmed
What 8th Ave S Is Known For
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School Zones Near 8th Ave S
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Choosing an agent in Nashville
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8th Ave S is one of Nashville's in-town neighborhoods. Here's how to evaluate an agent for it — what to verify, what to ask, and where our team's Nashville track record fits.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 8th Ave S
How much do homes cost in 8th Ave S?
We do not publish a single median for 8th Ave S; ask us for live comparables. Prices vary widely depending on whether you're looking at renovated historic homes, new construction, or condos, so our team pulls live, address-level comparable sales, with their source and date, before any offer — we don't predict where prices head next.
What is 8th Ave S in Nashville known for?
8th Ave S is known for its foodie, central, antique-row roots character. Nashville's antique row has evolved into a destination dining and living corridor. We share what the area is and isn't so you can decide whether it fits your day-to-day.
Is 8th Ave S a good place to live?
"Good" depends on your priorities, and that's a personal decision our team doesn't make for you. Here are the objective facts to weigh: 8th Ave S has a foodie, central, antique-row roots character and a Walk Score of 64 out of 100. We'll walk you through the trade-offs — commute, housing stock, and day-to-day access — so you can decide whether it fits.
How walkable is 8th Ave S?
8th Ave S has a Walk Score of 64 out of 100. 8th Ave S is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A car is helpful for most trips.
How do I choose a real estate agent in 8th Ave S?
Screen any agent on five things: an active Tennessee license, closings in and around 8th Ave S in the last 12 months, a written disclosure of what representation will cost you, references from recent clients you can call, and video or other proof that they know these streets. Our case, for the record: Will Johnson is a 14-year U.S. Army veteran (Major), licensed in Tennessee since 2013, and The Will Johnson Team (eXp Realty) is rated 5.0 on Google, is RealTrends Verified 2026, and closed $27.7M across 64 transactions in the last 12 months (as of 2026). Call 615-265-1000; the first conversation carries no obligation.
Choosing a real estate agent in Nashville, TN: our answerShould I buy in 8th Ave S or a neighboring area?
It depends on your priorities. 8th Ave S stands out for its foodie, central, antique-row roots atmosphere. Our team can help you compare 8th Ave S with similar Nashville neighborhoods based on your specific needs — call us at 615-265-1000 for a personalized recommendation.
How does 8th Ave S compare to Belmont Blvd?
We built a side-by-side breakdown of 8th Ave S and Belmont Blvd — housing, walk score, and lifestyle character — so you can weigh them on the facts rather than the hype. It's a question we hear often, and our team can talk through which fits your priorities. Call 615-265-1000.
Compare 8th Ave S vs Belmont BlvdWhere is 8th Ave S in Nashville?
8th Ave S is the corridor between 12 South and Wedgewood-Houston, south of downtown. The stretch of 8th Avenue between Thompson Lane and Wedgewood Avenue is the part people mean — historically an antique store corridor, now a dining and entertainment destination. Because it sits between two better-known neighborhoods it carries some of the character of both. Housing runs from older Nashville homes to new-construction townhomes, with active new development along the corridor.
How far is 8th Ave S from downtown Nashville?
A short drive south of the core on one straight avenue, which is the whole point of the address. You are close to downtown, next door to 12 South, and a few minutes from Wedgewood-Houston. The biggest change is at the downtown end: SomeraRoad's Paseo South Gulch district is converting the old antique row end of 8th Avenue South into a high-rise mixed-use neighborhood anchored by the Pendry Nashville hotel and residences tower.
What is there to do in 8th Ave S?
Eat. The restaurant corridor is what the avenue has become — a growing collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and new concepts along the stretch between Thompson Lane and Wedgewood Avenue. The antique and design district that gave the corridor its earlier identity is still part of it, and 12 South's shops are next door. Paseo South Gulch is adding a high-rise mixed-use district at the downtown end.
How do I check schools and crime data for 8th Ave S, Nashville?
We don't rate schools and we don't characterize any area as safe or otherwise — those are your calls to make, from the official record, and an agent who makes them for you is doing you a disservice. What we will do is hand you the primary sources and get out of the way. Zoning is set by address, not by neighborhood name, so the district's own school-locator tool is the only answer that holds for the specific house you're looking at. Our sources page links the Tennessee Department of Education report card, the district lookups, and the official crime-data portals, with no commentary from us on any of them.
Deeper Reading
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Living Guide
Living on 8th Ave S: An Honest Local's Guide to Nashville's Restaurant Corridor
8th Avenue South has evolved from antique row to one of Nashville's more interesting dining corridors — sitting between 12 South and Wedgewood-Houston. Here's the honest read on daily life and the trade-offs of buying nearby.
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Best Of
8th Ave S: Where Locals Actually Eat, Drink, and Spend Saturdays
8th Avenue South's restaurant corridor punches above its weight. Here's the honest local list of where residents actually go — including the long-running institutions and the recent additions worth visiting.
9 min read
Buyer's Guide
Buying on 8th Ave S: What Different Price Points Actually Get You
8th Ave S is the old antique corridor between 12 South and Wedgewood-Houston, now lined with restaurants. Here's the honest breakdown of price bands and the gotchas that catch first-time buyers in a still-evolving corridor.
8 min read
Quick Facts
8th Ave S at a Glance
Price Range
Current comps with their source, on request
Walk Score
64/100
Vibe
Foodie, Central, Antique-Row Roots
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About the authors
By Will Johnson & The Will Johnson Team
Will Johnson leads The Will Johnson Team at eXp Realty, serving buyers and sellers across Middle Tennessee — 8th Ave S, Nashville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Sumner County, Brentwood, Franklin, Mount Juliet, Murfreesboro and the surrounding communities. A U.S. Army veteran who served 14 years and rose to the rank of Major, and a former ICU nurse and nurse anesthetist (CRNA) who graduated with a 4.0 from MTSA, he has been licensed in Tennessee since 2013 (license #330494); in the last 12 months (as of 2026) the team has closed $27.7 million in volume across 64 transactions. The team holds a 5.0 rating on Google and Zillow, is RealTrends Verified 2026, has been featured as an expert source by CBS MoneyWatch and Bottom Line Personal, and can be reached at 615-265-1000.
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