East Nashville, TN
Music connected to East Nashville
About East Nashville
- • Singer-songwriter Ashley Monroe, known for her work with the Pistol Annies, hails from East Nashville.
- • The iconic music venue, The 5 Spot, a haven for local musicians, originated in East Nashville.
- • Streetcar suburbs fueled its growth in the late 19th century, connecting it to downtown Nashville.
- • Riverside Village is rumored to have underground tunnels used during Prohibition.
- • The Great Fire of 1916 devastated much of the area, leading to significant rebuilding.
- • Named for its location east of the Cumberland River, it was established in 1857.
- • With roughly 80,000 residents, it is smaller than some Nashville suburbs but larger than many rural TN towns.
- • Its elevation of around 500 feet provides slightly better views than lower-lying downtown Nashville.
- • The area is now a hub for creative industries, including music, art, and culinary arts.
- • East Nashville exudes a quirky, artistic, and welcoming atmosphere.
- • The Nashville Predators, a short drive away, reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2017.
- • Nearby Vanderbilt Stadium hosted the Tennessee Oilers' inaugural season in 1997.