Moving Guides|Tennessee|Nashville|Neighborhoods|West End
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Mike Stover
Tennessee Local Expert

Last Modified: January 28, 2026

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West End Neighborhood Overview

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Vandy Blazers, Parthenon Pics, Hattie Lines

🧭Generally defined as the area: I-440 south, 16th Avenue South and Music Row east, Charlotte Avenue north, 28th Avenue North and 31st Avenue Connector west, wrapping Vanderbilt University and Centennial Park

📌Widely recognized as the place for: Centennial Park swan selfies, Elliston riffs, Elliston Place ("The District"), a hub for iconic live music venues (Exit/In, The End) and classic eateries like the Elliston Place Soda Shop.

👕You can spot a West End local by: monogrammed raincoat over running shorts, Vanderbilt colors and logos.

👍Locals live here because: it's an easy walk to class life without homework.

👎The downside to West End is: parking Hunger Games near campus.

✨The general vibe is: collegiate buzz leafy brunchy.

pretentious coffee and competitive Frisbee at Centennial Park.

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Mike Stover — Tennessee Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

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Moving to West End - 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 West End against other parts of the city in our Nashville neighborhood guide.