About East Nashville
I'm Jason Gruner with Coldwell Banker Southern Realty. I cover East Nashville on a regular basis. Every home that lists, every new build under construction, and every home, condo, and townhome that sells.
East Nashville sits just across the Cumberland River from downtown Nashville. It is made up of several older neighborhoods, including Lockeland Springs, Edgefield, Inglewood, and Eastwood, with Five Points as a long time gathering spot for local shops and restaurants.
Shelby Park and the Shelby Bottoms Greenway run along the river on the east side, with trails, open fields, and a golf course. Homes range from historic cottages and bungalows to newer construction, and the area is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools.
The short version I give people: Location, East of downtown Nashville, across the Cumberland River. County, Davidson. Parks, Shelby Park, Shelby Bottoms Greenway.
I name East Nashville because it is the neighborhood I publish on. I do not steer anyone to a street, a school, or a block. You give me written housing criteria. Beds, baths, budget, timing, property type. I show you the houses that match.
What I point out
East of downtown Nashville, across the Cumberland River. I use it as context when I describe where a house sits.
Davidson. I use it as context when I describe where a house sits.
Shelby Park, Shelby Bottoms Greenway. I use it as context when I describe where a house sits.
Metro Nashville Public Schools. I use it as context when I describe where a house sits.
Lockeland Springs, Edgefield, Inglewood, Eastwood, and more. I use it as context when I describe where a house sits.
Homes vary by street and era. I treat every house as its own house and price it against what actually closed nearby.
I describe drive times from a specific address, not from the neighborhood name. That is the honest way to talk about a location.
Real estate and homes
The first thing I explain on a listing appointment in East Nashville is how the house compares to what actually closed nearby in the last few months. Lot size, age, updates, and condition move the number more than the neighborhood name does.
New construction and renovated homes show up where older houses were updated or replaced. I still treat every new build as its own house. I do not lump them.
Inventory in East Nashville is mostly single family homes, with some condos and townhomes depending on the street. I keep up with all of it.
If you want the live active set, use the live East Nashville search. If you want what actually closed, grab the monthly sold report.
Lifestyle
These are places I walk past and hear about. They are local favorites, not advertisements, and they are not a reason I will steer you to a particular house.
Five Points
The long time gathering spot where Woodland Street meets 11th Street, with local shops, coffee, and restaurants.
Shelby Park
A large city park along the river with trails, open fields, and a golf course.
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
Miles of paved and natural trail along the Cumberland River. I use it as a landmark on the east side.
Lockeland Springs
One of the older East Nashville neighborhoods, with historic cottages and bungalows on tree lined streets.
Inglewood
The northern part of East Nashville, with a mix of older brick homes and newer construction.
Gallatin Avenue
The main corridor running north through East Nashville, with shops, restaurants, and bus service.
Groceries and errands
I map the grocery store, the pharmacy, and daily errands from a specific address when we tour, so the drive matches what you asked for.
Shelby Park, Shelby Bottoms Greenway. I use them as landmarks when I describe where a house sits.
Most people in East Nashville keep a car. I describe commute time from a specific address. I do not sell a neighborhood as a personality test.
Schools
Public schools serving East Nashville are part of Metro Nashville Public Schools. I list that so you can locate the neighborhood on a map. I do not use schools, or any demographic story, to decide who should live on a street. Confirm zoning and options with the school district directly.
Community
Traffic, noise, and parking vary by street in East Nashville. I tell buyers and sellers what I see on a specific block so it matches what they asked for in writing. It is not a pitch about who belongs here.
News
First person notes on the East Nashville homes I get asked about, starting with 1001 Glenview Drive.
October 13, 2026
1001 Glenview Dr is one of the East Nashville homes for sale at $1,299,900 with 4 beds and 4.5 baths. New 2026 construction with a rooftop retreat.
Read the note
October 13, 2026
1015 Spain Ave is one of the East Nashville homes for sale at $325,000 with 2 beds and 1 bath. A 1923 cottage on an R6 lot sold as is.
Read the noteQuestions I get first
I write these because I will put my name on the advice. No invented live MLS counts. No steering.
Work with me
Until official IDX listings publish on this site, the live East Nashville search is the public path to every active listing. The monthly report is the sold set I actually use. Write me if you have criteria.
If you want the neighborhood notes, the active East Nashville search, or this month's sold table, I keep those here.
Monthly East Nashville price report
I send it each month by email. No portal average. No neighborhood vibe piece. Addresses and numbers from the last closed set.