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Mike Stover
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Last Modified: January 28, 2026

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Melrose / 8th Avenue South Neighborhood Overview

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Pool Chalk To Punchlines

🧭Generally defined as the area: Wedgewood Avenue and I-440 north, Thompson Lane south, 12th Avenue South and Belmont Boulevard west, I-65, GEODIS Park, and CSX tracks east.

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Hot chicken pregame, bowling nostalgia, local pubs (M.L. Rose), dive bars (Melrose Billiard Parlor), and trendy eateries, late night vinyl, Zanies Comedy Club and the landmark Melrose Theatre.

👕You can spot a Melrose / 8th Avenue South local by: Thrift haul in a bike basket and a greasy spoon loyalty card collection.

👍Locals live here because: They love walkable eats, a quick downtown zip, rent that still listens, and a trendy, walkable place to call home.

👎The downside to Melrose / 8th Avenue South is: Friday gridlock, thin walls, and sirens from victorious soccer crowds.

✨The vibe around Melrose / 8th Avenue South is: Neon casual with spicy swagger.

Karaoke warriors, patio brunchers, and vintage neon chasers blending urban life with Southern charm.

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Mike Stover — Tennessee Local Expert

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Moving to Melrose / 8th Avenue South - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Nashville or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Nashville guide for the big-picture view — or compare Melrose / 8th Avenue South against other parts of the city in our Nashville neighborhood guide.