Updated September 2026
Living in Marathon Village
“Nashville's Creative Industrial District”
Current Comps
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Walk Score
55/100
Tour
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The quick answer
Marathon Village is a small Nashville neighborhood built around the restored Marathon Motor Works building — an 1881 cotton mill that housed automobile production around 1910-1914 and now holds artist studios, makers and Corsair Distillery. It mixes older homes, new construction and industrial lofts, and carries a Walk Score of 55. It sits between The Nations and Germantown.
What you'll see in Marathon Village
The details from our firsthand video tours — so you get the read whether or not you press play.
Marathon Village neighborhood tour (Clinton Street, Nashville TN)
Marathon Village is a Nashville neighborhood built around the former Marathon Motor Works automobile factory on Clinton Street, which produced cars between 1881 and 1914. The original brick warehouse buildings have been restored into a mixed-use complex that today houses antique dealers, artists, distilleries, recording studios, event spaces, and local makers. The tour covers the area's history and the surrounding residential landscape, walking through entry-level, mid-range, and luxury housing, with parking noted as a practical consideration for the neighborhood.
- Centered on the former Marathon Motor Works factory on Clinton Street, which built automobiles in Nashville between 1881 and 1914
- The original factory building still stands and has been restored into brick warehouse buildings
- The complex now houses antique dealers, artists, distilleries, recording studios, event spaces, and local makers
- Located in Nashville's urban core, near other creative-hub neighborhoods
- Housing in the area spans entry-level, mid-range, and luxury price points
- Parking is a practical consideration noted for the neighborhood
- Watkins Park is in the surrounding area
What is Marathon Village in Nashville?
It is a neighborhood built around the former Marathon Motor Works automobile factory on Clinton Street, which produced cars from 1881 to 1914. The original brick warehouse buildings have been restored into a mixed-use complex housing antique dealers, artists, distilleries, recording studios, event spaces, and local makers.
What kinds of homes are available around Marathon Village?
The tour walks through housing across a range of price points in the surrounding area, from entry-level to mid-range to luxury. Specific listings, prices, and home details are covered on a current, case-by-case basis.
Where is Marathon Village located?
It sits in Nashville's urban core on Clinton Street, near other creative-hub neighborhoods, with Watkins Park in the surrounding area.
Neighborhood Guide
Complete Guide to Marathon Village, Nashville
Marathon Village is built around the meticulously restored Marathon Motor Works building — an 1881 cotton mill that later housed Marathon Motor Works automobile production (roughly 1910–1914) and has since been converted into a hub for studios, distilleries, furniture makers, and independent shops. The Nashville Entrepreneur Center called Marathon Village home for years. Corsair Distillery operates here, drawing visitors for tours and tastings. The surrounding neighborhood features a mix of older homes, new construction, and industrial lofts that appeal to buyers looking for something genuinely different. Marathon Village sits close to The Nations and Germantown, giving residents access to two busy dining and entertainment corridors. This is the neighborhood for buyers who value creativity, history, and character above all else.
Questions people ask about Marathon Village
Where is Marathon Village in Nashville?
Marathon Village is built around the meticulously restored Marathon Motor Works building just west of downtown, close to both The Nations and Germantown. The building began as an 1881 cotton mill, later housed Marathon Motor Works automobile production, and is now a hub for studios, distilleries, furniture makers and independent shops.
The neighborhood around it mixes older homes, new construction and industrial lofts. It is a small district with a strong identity rather than a large residential area, and that is the first thing to understand before you shop here.
How far is Marathon Village from downtown Nashville?
Very close — it sits just west of the core, near enough that downtown is part of the view. Germantown and The Nations are both a short drive, which gives residents two dining and entertainment corridors without living on either one.
Chartwell Residential has built a residential development on the block beside historic Marathon Village, adding hundreds of rental homes and ground-floor retail to one of Nashville's original adaptive-reuse districts. That is the change to have in mind if you are buying in.
What is there to do in Marathon Village?
The Marathon Motor Works building is the destination: artist studios, furniture makers and independent shops inside a restored industrial landmark, with Corsair Distillery operating here and drawing visitors for tours and tastings.
Beyond the building, Germantown and The Nations are both close, which is how most people here fill in the rest of the week. The Nashville Entrepreneur Center called Marathon Village home for years, and that maker-and-studio character is still what the district is about.
How do I check schools and crime data for Marathon Village, 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 Marathon Village
Updated July 2026The Chartwell at Marathon Village
A 388-unit residential development from Chartwell Residential has been built on the block beside historic Marathon Village, adding hundreds of rental homes and ground-floor retail to one of Nashville's original adaptive-reuse districts.
Marathon Village itself is the century-old former Marathon Motor Works factory complex, redeveloped beginning in the late 1980s into a mixed-use district of offices, shops, distilleries and the Marathon Music Works venue. The historic buildings remain an adaptive-reuse landmark; the major recent change has happened on the surrounding blocks, where new ground-up construction has filled in the area around the old factory.
The largest of these is The Chartwell at Marathon Village, developed by Nashville-based Chartwell Residential (led by Ben Schaedle) at 801 12th Avenue North, with 10 for-rent townhomes on a triangular parcel at 800 14th Avenue North. The project totals 388 residential units, including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, live/work flex units and the townhomes, plus roughly 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. The building was designed by David Baker Architects, with Johnson Johnson Crabtree Architects as executive architect, and is now open and leasing. Reported amenities include a pool, courtyard space, co-working/coworking areas, a fitness center and a parking structure.
Cost figures reported over the project's life range from an early estimate of about $85 million (Nashville Post) to roughly $112 million cited by the developer. Construction was financed in part by a Principal Real Estate Investors / Principal Life Insurance loan of about $63.2 million, a deal that closed July 9, 2021. The site, formerly known as Union Brick (the former Union Station Brick Company property), was acquired in early 2021 for about $17 million, and demolition of the old brickworks building began that July.
The Chartwell is one of several multifamily projects in the immediate area. Nearby, RangeWater Real Estate's The Scottie (a roughly 320-unit apartment community at 806 16th Avenue North) and the Mint House Marathon Village extended-stay property (a 78-room aparthotel near 14th Avenue North) have also opened, reflecting a broader wave of residential construction in the blocks around the historic factory.
For relocating buyers, the practical takeaway is that the blocks immediately around Marathon Village have shifted from light-industrial and surface parking toward dense apartment living within walking distance of The Gulch, downtown and the Marathon Music Works / distillery district. The historic Marathon factory buildings remain commercial and creative space rather than for-sale housing, so most residential supply in this pocket is rental rather than owner-occupied condos.
- Project
- The Chartwell at Marathon Village (formerly Union Brick)
- Developer
- Chartwell Residential (Ben Schaedle)
- Investment
- ~$85M (early estimate) to ~$112M (developer figure); ~$63.2M construction loan from Principal
- Units
- 388 total (378 apartments at 801 12th Ave N + 10 townhomes at 800 14th Ave N)
- Retail
- ~4,000 sq ft ground-floor retail
- Status / Timeline
- Site acquired early 2021 (~$17M); loan closed July 9, 2021; demolition July 2021; now open and leasing
What's New to Eat, Drink & Shop in Marathon Village
Updated September 2026Marathon Village is the redeveloped Marathon Motor Works complex on Clinton and Herman streets near downtown Nashville, now home to distilleries, shops, and food and drink. Recent additions include a whiskey bar, a coffee cafe, a record shop, a western wear store and a pilates studio, with two more concepts announced as coming soon.
A whiskey speakeasy at 1310 Clinton Street, Suite 128, pouring bourbons, tequilas and whiskeys, with a rustic interior and a patio. It was opened by Mark and Calvin Taylor, who also run the Nashville Tactical Lounge in the same complex.
Bar / Brewery · opened December 2025
A dual-concept spot at 1501 Herman Street, Suite 123, serving local coffee, chai and fresh pastries during the day and cocktails, beer and wine at night. Owner Mike Rosenthal named it after his grandfather.
Bar / Brewery · opened 2024
An independent record shop at 1200 Clinton Street, Suite 10, stocking vinyl weighted toward doom, death metal and punk, plus books, zines and local band merchandise. Founded by owners Summer and Jake, it also carries handcrafted items from area artists.
Retail · opened 2024
The Nelson family distillery at 1414 Clinton Street added an on-site restaurant and bar alongside its distillery bar. The restaurant serves Wednesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Restaurant · opened 2023
A cafe at 1200 Clinton Street, Suite 25, serving small-batch, hand-roasted coffee and a latte menu alongside made-to-order breakfast and lunch, baked goods and grab-and-go snacks. It is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Coffee · now open
A contemporary reformer and mat pilates studio at 1300 Clinton Street, Suite 208, on the second floor of the Marathon Village complex. Classes run 50 minutes and include reformer, mat and jumpboard formats.
Fitness / Wellness · now open
A western wear shop at 1200 Clinton Street, Suite 21, carrying brands including Duck Head, Marsh Wear and Sendero Provisions Co. alongside its own tee line. It also runs a hat bar offering custom shaping, branding and accessories such as pins, feathers and hat bands.
Retail · now open
A motoring-themed bar concept described on Marathon Village's official site as "a bar for motor lovers," echoing the complex's Marathon Motor Works history. No firm opening date has been announced.
Bar / Brewery · coming soon
A retail space from Andrew Jackson's The Hermitage, the historic site east of Nashville, listed at 1200 Clinton Street, Suite 38. Marathon Village's official tenant directory lists it as coming soon, with no opening date announced.
Retail · coming soon
What Marathon Village Is Known For
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Choosing an agent in Nashville
How do you choose a real estate agent for Marathon Village?
Marathon Village 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.
Choosing a real estate agent in Nashville, TN: our answerFAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Marathon Village
How much do homes cost in Marathon Village?
We do not publish a single median for Marathon Village; 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 Marathon Village in Nashville known for?
Marathon Village is known for its creative, industrial-chic, unique character. A repurposed auto plant turned hub for studios, distilleries, and independent shops. We share what the area is and isn't so you can decide whether it fits your day-to-day.
Is Marathon Village 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: Marathon Village has a creative, industrial-chic, unique character and a Walk Score of 55 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 Marathon Village?
Marathon Village has a Walk Score of 55 out of 100. Marathon Village is car-dependent for most trips, so plan on driving for most errands. Many buyers weigh that against the neighborhood's character when deciding what fits.
How do I choose a real estate agent in Marathon Village?
Screen any agent on five things: an active Tennessee license, closings in and around Marathon Village 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 Marathon Village or a neighboring area?
It depends on your priorities. Marathon Village stands out for its creative, industrial-chic, unique atmosphere. Our team can help you compare Marathon Village with similar Nashville neighborhoods based on your specific needs — call us at 615-265-1000 for a personalized recommendation.
How does Marathon Village compare to Midtown?
We built a side-by-side breakdown of Marathon Village and Midtown — 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 Marathon Village vs MidtownWhere is Marathon Village in Nashville?
Marathon Village is built around the meticulously restored Marathon Motor Works building just west of downtown, close to both The Nations and Germantown. The building began as an 1881 cotton mill, later housed Marathon Motor Works automobile production, and is now a hub for studios, distilleries, furniture makers and independent shops. The neighborhood around it mixes older homes, new construction and industrial lofts. It is a small district with a strong identity rather than a large residential area, and that is the first thing to understand before you shop here.
How far is Marathon Village from downtown Nashville?
Very close — it sits just west of the core, near enough that downtown is part of the view. Germantown and The Nations are both a short drive, which gives residents two dining and entertainment corridors without living on either one. Chartwell Residential has built a residential development on the block beside historic Marathon Village, adding hundreds of rental homes and ground-floor retail to one of Nashville's original adaptive-reuse districts. That is the change to have in mind if you are buying in.
What is there to do in Marathon Village?
The Marathon Motor Works building is the destination: artist studios, furniture makers and independent shops inside a restored industrial landmark, with Corsair Distillery operating here and drawing visitors for tours and tastings. Beyond the building, Germantown and The Nations are both close, which is how most people here fill in the rest of the week. The Nashville Entrepreneur Center called Marathon Village home for years, and that maker-and-studio character is still what the district is about.
How do I check schools and crime data for Marathon Village, 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
Read More About Marathon Village
Living Guide
Living in Marathon Village: An Honest Local's Guide to Nashville's Creative Industrial Pocket
Marathon Village is a small, distinctive neighborhood — anchored by the restored Marathon Motor Works building and a tight cluster of studios, distilleries, and independent shops. Here's the honest read on daily life.
8 min read
Best Of
Marathon Village Food Guide: What to Eat, Drink, and Order Inside the Building and Next Door
Marathon Village is a restored auto factory with a distillery, a winery, a deli, and a coffee shop under one roof — and Germantown's marquee dinners five minutes away. Here's what to actually eat and order, honestly.
9 min read
Buyer's Guide
Buying in Marathon Village: What Different Price Points Actually Get You
Marathon Village's housing stock is varied and block character changes quickly. Here's the honest breakdown of price bands and the gotchas worth knowing.
8 min read
Quick Facts
Marathon Village at a Glance
Price Range
Current comps with their source, on request
Walk Score
55/100
Vibe
Creative, Industrial-Chic, Unique
Homes for Sale
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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 — Marathon Village, 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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