7.7 out of 10

McFerrin Park

36.1824649511428 -86.7671946928014
Great for
  • Internet Access
  • Neighborly Spirit
  • Eating Out
  • Clean & Green
  • Nightlife
Not great for
  • Lack of Traffic
  • Pest Free
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Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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Reviews

3/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
2yrs+

"Great features for families"

Okay, let’s see if I’ve got this straight: historic neighborhood. Active neighborhood association. And a community garden that’s now in its second year. So why am I not there?

“Historic homes” does sometimes mean smaller, crowded together homes, and I saw some of those here. But “historic” can also mean “the trees have had time to grow”: there are plenty of shaded, secluded back yards in the McFerrin Park neighborhood.

The actual park for which this neighborhood is named boasts an outdoor walking path and a nearby community center. The community center, in turn, boasts a gym, a fitness center, meeting rooms, and a small kitchen.

The extreme northwestern corner of the McFerrin Park neighborhood did see some damage from the flood back in May, so be aware of flood-related issues when looking at properties in those two blocks.

All in all, McFerrin Park looks like a great place to live.

MTA’s bus route #28 serves the western and northern edges of the McFerrin Park neighborhood. The #14 and the #23 run along Dickerson Road on the western edge of this area.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Pest Free 2/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 4/5
2yrs+

"Peace and Quiet! An Important Asset."

Located in the northern portion of Nashville, McFerrin Park is located near Spring Street and Dickerson Pike as well as Ellington Parkway. The Ellington Parkway will connect you to downtown Nashville as well as to the Rivergate and Madison area of Nashville. Many of the residents who want to experience Nashville without the true cost of living in the city will choose to live in Northern areas of Nashville around the McFerrin Park neighborhood and further north.

The area of McFerrin park is a nicer and quieter portion of Nashville compared to other areas of the city. The crime rate is not high and the traffic does not take over the streets. When looking for a area to raise your children in and to live that is not so loud that you can not think of anything else, this is the area that you want to be in.

There are numerous businesses in the area that you can choose to visit as well as many different functions that the city holds here each year. A quiet neighborhood and low crime rate is what makes you want to choose the area to be your home.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
5/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Clean & Green 3/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 5/5
  • Nightlife 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 5/5
  • Lack of Traffic 2/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 3/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"A true neighborhood"

McFerrin Park is a neighborhood in the best sense of the word. It is a historic neighborhood, established in 1884, and continues to thrive today. Originally called North Edgefield, it is a subarea of the larger North Edgefield area. It is bounded by Dickerson Pike, Spring St., Ellington Pkwy., and Cleveland St

They hold meetings to talk about political candidates for their area. They hold events including McFest, a single mothers network fundraiser, and a Community Garden Event, tied in with the Vanderbilt Educational Garden Initiative. They also have meetings to talk about what to do with abandoned homes in the area. Additionally, they have a killer website: www.mcferrinpark.com

East Nashville is gaining a growing number of restaurants and events. Fairly close to McFerrin Park is Marche, 3 Crow Bar, I Dream of Weenie, and the upscale Margot Cafe.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees

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