April 2017

On the surface, living near an airport may seem like an unappealing proposition for home buyers looking for a new place to live in Nashville. But while the extra noise, traffic, and congestion may seem like a few good reasons to avoid buying a home near an airport, there are also a number of advantages to living within a close proximity to Nashville International that you may want to consider as well, depending on your individual situation of course and what’s important to you as a home buyer. 

First and foremost, a reduction in travel time can be extremely advantageous for anyone who frequently flies. And because the Nashville airport is easily accessible via Highway 41 and Interstate 40, anyone living nearby can also easily access Downtown Nashville

Belmont University is a small and private Liberal Arts college that sits just south of Downtown Nashville in between Music Row and the city’s rapidly growing 12 South neighborhood. With a student population of under 8,000, the atmosphere around Belmont University remains rather calm and low-key, making it a great place to live for anyone looking for a pleasant residential neighborhood. 

Like with most colleges and universities, a number of small restaurants, cafes, and boutique shops help fill out the area around Belmont University, especially along Belmont Boulevard, which acts are the community’s main commercial corridor. With plenty of outdoor patios and wide sidewalks to accommodate students and those who live nearby, the neighborhood surrounding

Back in late January of last year, reports surfaced about Evergreen Real Estate paying $1.85 million for a one-acre site in the Belmont Hillsboro neighborhood, which would end up being used for a fabulous new townhouse development dubbed The Jenkins. 

Now fast-forward to over a year later and townhouses at The Jenkins are officially listed on the MLS, and they’re absolutely gorgeous to say the least. With just 15 townhouse residences available, opportunities are limited, however, which will have to be something potential buyers keep in mind, especially during the busy spring season. 

Townhomes at The Jenkins feature floor plans that range in size from 1,500 to 3,000 square feet, and prices are set between $500,000 and $1 million for the most part.

When you combine Edwin Warner Park, Percy Warner Park, the Harpath Hills Golf Course, and Edwin Warner Dog Park, it’s hard to argue against this network of green spaces and recreational amenities being one of Nashville’s top outdoor attractions to live nearby. Collectively, Edwin and Percy Warner Parks are known simply as “The Warner Parks,” and combined, they feature 2,684 acres of forests, fields, and open park spaces that sometimes feel worlds away from all the hustle-and-bustle of Downtown Nashville. 

If you’re lucky enough to already live near The Warner Parks, there’s no doubt you’re probably someone who regularly takes advantage of all the hiking trails, bike paths, cross country running courses, and athletic fields each of these fabulous parks