The Gulch

Nashville

The Gulch
The Gulch
The Gulch
The Gulch
The Gulch

Once a railway hub, this neighborhood is now packed with trendy gyms, quirky boutiques and live music bars and is decorated by colorful murals.

Formerly a busy railroad yard, The Gulch is today a modern and dynamic district with excellent public transportation and walking routes. Its wide sidewalks connect to upscale boutiques and bohemian bars with live music. Dine at the restaurants and enjoy Nashville favorites, including steak and whiskey, on your visit to The Gulch.

Join local and visiting fitness fanatics in Barry’s Bootcamp, CycleBar or HOTBOX Fitness. Multiple stylish restaurants and fast-food joints surround these gyms in the northern part of The Gulch.

Beside the trendy cafés and juice bars is the What Lifts You Wings Mural, featuring a pair of large white wings painted on a black brick wall. Stand between the wings for your own angelic photo opportunity. Wander through adjacent alleys to study the array of other uplifting and profound murals.

Pick up a bike at a rental station and cycle through this pleasant district. In the North Gulch area, admire the art deco elements of the imposing façade of the Frist Art Museum, which has a collection of fine arts and rotating exhibits.

In the evening, attend a live music performance at the Station Inn, a renowned bluegrass bar. Check out the entertainment schedule at Rudy’s Jazz Room and the rooftop views from Up. Encapsulating the musical culture of Nashville is Carter Vintage Guitars, known for its extensive selections of instruments.

Gaze up at the tall, modern apartment blocks dominating the skyline of The Gulch. You can also see the tops of the towers in the adjacent city center.

Find The Gulch sandwiched between Music Row and Sobro in the center of Nashville. To get here from the Tennessee State Capitol, travel by bus or walk south for about 25 minutes. Explore the surroundings to see other neighborhoods such as Rolling Mill Hill, Rutledge Mill and Edgehill.

The Gulch is a regenerated former rail hub that now speaks to the city’s musical pulse.


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Top hotels in The Gulch

Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville/The Gulch

Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville/The Gulch

3 out of 5
118 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
The price is P8,152 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
P8,152
P9,659 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Bridgestone Arena and Ryman Auditorium ...
9/10 Wonderful! (548 reviews)
"Overall, really enjoyed our stay. Rooms were just the right size for what we needed and beds were very comfortable. Would recommend staying here if you’re not opposed to being about 1/2 mile away from downtown. Couple of things that could be improved: - cleaning (particularly vacuuming the floor) ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Caption by Hyatt Downtown Nashville/The Gulch
W Nashville

W Nashville

4.5 out of 5
300 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN
The price is P15,939 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P15,939
P21,077 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Nashville. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (512 reviews)
Nice hotel
"The stay was great, the hotel was great. My only complaint was that the pillows were super thin and they charge for WiFi on top of a “destination fee”. Any destination I’ve ever been to has free WiFi."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

W Nashville
Thompson Nashville, by Hyatt

Thompson Nashville, by Hyatt

4.5 out of 5
401 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is P12,694 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P12,694
P16,625 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Only thing I didn't like was all the bachlorettes and the noise and running in halls. I was on the third floor and road noise was loud on occasion but these are all things that the hotel couldn't control."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Thompson Nashville, by Hyatt
Canopy By Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch

Canopy By Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch

4 out of 5
920 Division Street, Nashville, TN
The price is P8,124 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P8,124
P11,055 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Bridgestone Arena and Ryman ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
Good location, super clean!
"Really nice place in the heart of the Gulch, walking distance to lots of restaurants and shops, super clean, and great staff. There is a lot of construction going on around the hotel and we had a terrible view of it from our room. Not a city view like I expected. Other than that, everything was ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Canopy By Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch
Homewood Suites By Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch

Homewood Suites By Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch

3 out of 5
610 Overton Street, Nashville, TN
The price is P7,260 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P7,260
P8,619 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Nashville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Bridgestone Arena ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"The hotel was beautiful and certainly provided a great living space as a home away from home. A miss on our part was not putting the privacy sign up"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Homewood Suites By Hilton Nashville Downtown The Gulch
Locale Lofts The Gulch - Nashville

Locale Lofts The Gulch - Nashville

4 out of 5
320 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN
The price is P5,274 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P5,274
P6,300 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Nashville. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Bridgestone Arena and Ryman ...
7.8/10 Good! (250 reviews)
"This property was in an amazing location. Lots of shops and restaurants right outside the door plus within walking distance to Broadway area."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Locale Lofts The Gulch - Nashville
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Other neighbourhoods around The Gulch

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum featuring interior views

SoBro

While visiting SoBro, you might make a stop by sights like Bridgestone Arena and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

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Downtown Nashville

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Downtown Nashville. Make a stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Nashville
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Edgehill

While Edgehill might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Broadway and Bridgestone Arena.

Edgehill
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Music Row

The fantastic nightlife and great live music are just a few highlights of Music Row. Make a stop by RCA Studio B or Demonbreun Street while you're exploring the area.

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The District

The abundant dining options and live music are top of the list for many visitors to The District. A stop by Broadway or Ryman Auditorium might round out your trip.

The District
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Rutledge Hill

Though Rutledge Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Broadway and Bridgestone Arena.

Rutledge Hill

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