About the neighborhood

Zip Code 38117, Tennessee, offers a neighborhood rich with charming single detached homes primarily built before 1960, providing diverse housing sizes that include many three-bedroom options. Residents benefit from convenient access to a variety of local businesses and about ten supermarkets within easy reach. This area features well-placed public and private schools, supporting educational needs from elementary through secondary levels. Green spaces such as Audubon Park create pleasant areas for relaxation and recreation. Major highways like I-240 provide straightforward connections for driving, and ample parking spaces add to its convenience. Several bus lines also serve the area, offering public transit alternatives.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code will draw home buyers who want to live in a compact community since it is moderately pedestrian-friendly; many common errands can be run without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are fairly close by. However, this postal code is not especially suited for cycling because the terrain is not particularly flat, and the bicycling infrastructure is not very well-developed. This area is particularly car friendly. Most houses for sale are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, such as I-240, and parking is generally easy. In contrast, public transit users may find few options in Zip Code 38117 as a result of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, property owners benefit from about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are typically very close by.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are convenient to reach as a pedestrian from any location in Zip Code 38117. In addition to public schools, there are also private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With respect to food, the closest grocery store in this postal code is generally only a reasonably short distance away. Furthermore, a restaurant is typically just around the corner, and a limited selection of coffee shops is available as well.

Character

There are a lot of green spaces to enjoy in Zip Code 38117, despite its sometimes busy feel. Green spaces, such as Audubon Park and JJ Brennan Park, are very well-located and there are approximately 20 of them close by for residents to discover, making it easy to get to them. This area remains relatively quiet, since there are few pedestrians; however there can be more noise for those who are around the railway line or I-240.

Car friendly9.2

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.2

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.6

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries6.6

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance