NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE · CHECKED OCT 28

The Gulch: what to do, where to eat, and is it worth your time?

Visit Music City describes The Gulch as a walkable neighborhood centered around 11th and 12th Avenues South, between Broadway and Division Street. It was once an industrial rail yard and is now known for restaurants, boutique hotels, shops, live music and rooftop views.

WALKABILITYGoodWalkable inside the neighborhood; Lower Broadway is about a mile (about 20 minutes on foot)
PARKINGPaidStreet parking, surface lots and garages; check posted rates and time limits
BEST TIMEEveningDining and rooftop views
PRICE LEVELVariesMany restaurants and hotels; check menus
FROM DOWNTOWNAbout 1 mileAbout 20 minutes on foot to Lower Broadway; Music City Center about 15 minutes

Where to eat and drink

Picks we have checked. Not paid placements.
Breakfast

Biscuit Love in the Gulch

Named on the official Visit Music City Gulch page.

Steakhouse

Kayne Prime

Upscale dining for a special dinner. Book a table. 1103 McGavock St.

Tacos

Condado Tacos

A lively spot for tacos, in the Capitol View area just north of the Gulch. 418 11th Ave N.

Rooftop

UP, a Rooftop Lounge

Skyline views over a drink. 901 Division St.

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The Gulch questions

Where is The Gulch?

Visit Music City places it just south of downtown, centered around 11th and 12th Avenues South, between Broadway and Division Street.

Why is The Gulch notable?

Visit Music City says it was the first neighborhood in the South to earn LEED certification for neighborhood development, in 2009.

Can I walk from The Gulch to Lower Broadway?

Visit Music City says Lower Broadway is about one mile away, roughly a 20-minute walk.

Is parking available?

Paid street parking, surface lots and garages are available. Rates and time limits vary, so check posted signs.

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