Public Art Initiative
The goal of the Historic Germantown Neighborhood Association’s (HGN) Public Art Initiative is to promote a dynamic pedestrian experience in our community that will challenge, educate and delight residents and visitors alike. Germantown is Nashville’s oldest neighborhood. Because of its charm, history, walkability, and downtown location it has attracted large numbers of new residents and businesses.
Small Grant Program
HGN has committed funds to encourage and support creative public art ideas through a small grant program. The goal is to encourage businesses and homeowners to expand public art offerings across Germantown by installing sculptures, painting murals, hosting exhibits or staging live performances.
Tree Guide to Morgan Park
In 2022, Historic Germantown was certified as an official arboretum by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. This diagram maps the many trees found just in Morgan Park! Take everything in where city meets nature on your next walk.
Germantown Art Walk
Take a walk through Germantown to see if you can find all the public art! Look for murals and sculpture as well as historic markers and historic houses. Print the map and carry it with you to follow the path and make your discoveries. On the second page, you'll find things to consider during your walking tour.
StyleBlueprint: An Updated Guide to Germantown, One of Nashville’s Favorite Neighborhoods
By Jenna Bratcher
A once off-the-beaten-path pocket neighborhood, Germantown is more than meets the eye. Brimming with both historic sites and high-end establishments, it’s now one of the most well-traversed destinations in Music City. Boutiques with thoughtfully curated wares sit cheek to cheek with local restaurants helmed by James Beard Award-winning chefs. The area is as charming as it is exciting, with everything from quaint shops and co-op spaces to nostalgic inns and nightlife.
Where to Eat and Drink in Germantown
By Kellie Walton and Jackie Gutierrez-Jones
Known for its architectural charm and several restaurants that helped put Nashville’s dining scene on the map, Germantown consistently draws local diners, hungry travelers, and Nashville Sounds fans catching a Minor League Baseball game at the nearby First Horizon Park. Significant damage from the 2020 tornado couldn’t sink the historic neighborhood just north of downtown, so plenty of newcomers have further enhanced Germantown’s appeal. Get a taste of the best at these essential bars and restaurants.
NASH Today: Your Guide to Germantown in Nashville, TN
By Skylar Webb
Let’s talk history, things to do, and where to shop.
Park the car and visit one of Nashville’s most walkable neighborhoods, historic Germantown — which is just over one mile north of downtown. Whether you’re watching the Sounds hit one out of First Horizon Park or grabbing produce from the Nashville Farmers Market next to Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, this quaint neighborhood has a lot to offer.
THE TENNESSEAN: Your essential guide to Nashville's star-studded nightlife on Lower Broadway
By Molly Davis
Over the last decade, Lower Broadway has transformed into a hub of celebrity-branded bars and restaurants, adding a unique flair to Nashville's renowned honky-tonk scene.
From country icons to rock stars, here's a curated list of these establishments, arranged from the newest to the oldest.