Neighborhoods: East Nashville

Meet Me On The East Side

If you haven’t already heard, EAST NASHVILLE is one of the most culturally-diverse areas in the city. With creativity bursting underneath the surface, this is not the neighborhood to neglect. It feels as though every inch is filled with local haunts, like FOLK and LOCKELAND TABLE, paired with dive bars like THE FOX and ROSEMARY & BEAUTY QUEEN beckoning your name for a welcomed and relaxed experience. Local staples like ONCE UPON A TIME IN FRANCE’s Melvil Arnt is adding even more to the table with the opening of a European style bar, OVERLORD, as well as THE AUTHENTIQUE WINE BAR, a destination for french wine enthusiast, both slated to open towards the end of summer. While there is no shortage of indulgences to please the palette, don’t forget to satisfy the other sensors with spas like THE HOLIDAY SALON + BATH HOUSE and CURED NAIL SALON. It is safe to say that East Nashville leaves its very own unique impression and keeps us constantly wanting more.

BROOKE + BRICE GILLIAM

This husband and wife power couple have reversed the traditional gender roles in their once side hustle turned profession. Brice is an interior designer, Brooke is a home builder, and together their afterwork hobby has turned into a successful design-build team. Their ingenuity caught the eyes of Chip and Joanna Gaines and soon they’ll be starring in their very own renovation series on the Magnolia Network on Discovery+, “MAKING MODERN WITH BROOKE AND BRICE”.

PHOTO BY ALAINA MULLIN

FULL CIRCLE

Brice grew up about 30 minutes outside of Nashville and we built our house on a hill that Brice used to visit when he was a kid. He used to drive over for the incredible view of the city, and when the land came available to buy, we had to jump on it! We started building our home in 2016 and over the years this neighborhood has turned into such a modern and eclectic mix of people and places. The diversity in this neighborhood from people, to food, to shops, to music feels unmatched compared to the other neighborhoods around town. One of our favorite things to look forward to every year is the TOMATO ART FESTIVAL. There are also tons of new businesses opening up around here at the SHOPS AT PORTER EAST and the FATHERLAND DISTRICT. We have a lot of unique and distinctive shops over here. We love APPLE AND OAK for rugs and one of a kind gifts. FLORA is our go to nursery where we purchase a lot of our smaller house plants.

FLORA, PHOTO BY ALAINA MULLIN

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED

East Nashville is often overlooked because it doesn’t have the “touristy” spots or fan- fair of the other neighborhoods, but it has so much to offer: great energy, a sense of community, and tons of amazing restaurants. Our favorite is BUTCHER AND BEE, which offers the most adventurous takes on southern staples. Our go to coffee shop is RETROGRADE, not only do they brew excellent coffee but they have the most savory pastries too. REDHEADED STRANGER is another go-to of ours. We go for their tacos but always end up ordering one of everything on the menu. Nothing is a bad choice there. For brunch (or if we’re being honest, any time of day) you’ll often find us at CAFE ROZE, for a fun vibe and delicious twists on American classics. And when friends are in town, we always take them to JOYLAND for burgers. FAVORITE FINDS:We have a tradition to eat breakfast together every Monday at a different local spot. Some of our past favorites are SHEP'S DELICATESSEN, THE NASHVILLE BISCUIT HOUSE or MITCHELL’S DELI. It’s the best way to start the week. When we are in a hurry, HUNTERS STATION is our go to because there are so many cool restaurants opening up there. After a long day working and hitting the gym at QUANTIFY FITNESS (the most incredible 7 minute workout ever), we will grab a drink at PEARL DIVER or ATTABOY. Both places have such unique craft cocktails and the ambiance is fun, inviting, and always relaxing.

CAFE ROZE, PHOTO BY DANIELLE ATKINS