About the neighborhood

Zip Code 37238 offers convenient access to various modes of transportation, complemented by excellent cycling infrastructure for easy travel throughout the area. This vibrant neighborhood features more than 20 restaurants and cafes nearby, providing numerous dining and social options, especially along Union Street with its diverse nightlife scene. Educational needs are comfortably met with secondary schools within easy reach. Large and small apartment buildings, mostly constructed before the 1960s, characterize the housing market, with many one-bedroom options available. While the streets maintain a generally quiet atmosphere, entertainment venues are abundant, and nearby parks offer refreshing green spaces just a short distance away.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 37238 presents home buyers with the choice between various modes of transportation. Owing to Riverfront Station on the Music City Star, and around 30 nearby bus lines, traveling by public transit is straightforward in Zip Code 37238. People who want to live in a compact community will also welcome the very pedestrian-friendly nature of this postal code; many day-to-day needs are easy to meet without a car, and there are also innumerable businesses close by. Zip Code 37238 is moderately appropriate for cycling as the bicycling infrastructure is very good.

Services

It is usually practical for property owners in Zip Code 37238 to shop for general and specialty groceries without a vehicle. 4th Avenue is among the best streets for food stores. Additionally, there are over 250 restaurants and approximately 40 coffee shops to benefit from in Zip Code 37238. It is also very easy to reach a variety of clothing stores without needing a vehicle. When it comes to education, locals will appreciate that no matter where their home is situated in Zip Code 37238, high schools are nearby. On the other hand, it can be challenging to reach primary schools without a vehicle. Residents have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Zip Code 37238 has a character that caters to a fairly diverse group of people. Zip Code 37238 is quiet overall, as the streets are generally quite peaceful. There are about 20 green spaces close by for residents to relax in, like Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and Victory Park, and they are especially well-located, making it easy to reach them. Finally, there are many vibrant parts in this postal code to discover. Even though there are relatively few people around most of the time, there is a broad selection of entertainment venues, and it is very easy to find bars since they are well-distributed throughout the area. Union Street in particular offers a wide selection of bars.

Car friendly8.4

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly7.0

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly8.4

Near at least one subway line and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants9.4

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.0

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping8.8

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes10.0

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet5.8

Some sources of noise nearby