Downtown
Ranked #1 of 14 for living here. Walker's paradise — walk score 96. 2 public schools inside the area.
Schools & Day Care in Downtown
Public and private schools, colleges and licensed child care in and near Downtown.
Public Schools
Metro Nashville Public Schools inside Downtown.
Representative image| School | Standing | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hume - Fogg High | Downtown | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
| Wayne Reed Child Care Center | Downtown | PK-PK | 0.9 mi |
The Tennessee Department of Education publishes an online State Report Card each year, with an A–F letter grade for every public school based on achievement and growth. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.
Private Schools
Private schools inside Downtown.
Representative image| School | Distance |
|---|---|
| Templeton Academy · no website | 0.7 mi |
U.S. Department of Education, Private School Survey. Straight-line distance from the neighborhood centre.
Higher Education
The largest colleges within four miles of Downtown.
Representative image| College | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Private | 1.8 mi |
| Belmont University | Private | 2.1 mi |
| Tennessee State University | Public | 2.8 mi |
| Strayer University-Tennessee | Private for-profit | 0.7 mi |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Straight-line distance.
Care & Essentials Near Downtown
The nearest of each, straight-line from the middle of the area. Tap a category for more. Hours and availability may vary.
- Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown1.5 mi
- Nashville General Hospital1.7 mi
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center1.9 mi
- CareNow Urgent Care - Downtown North Gulch0.7 mi
- CareNow Urgent Care - East Nashville2.7 mi
- Vanderbilt Health Walk-In Clinic Melrose2.9 mi
Google Places; photos are of the nearest place listed.
Local & National Moving Companies
Movers serving Downtown, from local companies to national brands, and moving containers.
Representative imageNational and Interstate Moving Companies
For long-distance moves, including across state lines. How each one works and where it is licensed comes from its federal FMCSA record.
- United Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Mayflower TransitInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Allied Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- North American Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Atlas Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Bekins Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Wheaton World Wide MovingInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- National Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Arpin Van LinesInterstate mover · moves under Wheaton Van Lines, as arpin.com statesAcross state lines (federal household-goods authority)Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- International Van LinesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- JK Moving ServicesInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCKFranchise network · each location licensed on its own6 licensed companies in TN on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- College HUNKS Hauling Junk & MovingFranchise network · each location licensed on its own3 licensed companies in TN on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- BellhopMoving broker · arranges the move with licensed carriersIts own carrier authority is not active; the carrier is named on your contractWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Piece of Cake Moving & StorageInterstate household-goods carrier · also licensed as a brokerAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- Roadway MovingInterstate household-goods carrierAcross state lines (federal authority). The agent serving your area is found on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
Moving Containers and Freight Services
Not a full-service move: the company drops off a container, you pack and load it, and they move it to your new home. Storage and loading help, where offered, are on each company’s site.
- U-PackMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- PODSMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- U-Haul U-BoxMoving containers · run by state companies1 licensed company in TN on the federal recordWebsite and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
- 1-800-PACK-RATMoving containers · you pack and load, they move the containerAcross state lines (federal authority). Availability by ZIP code is on its site.Website and federal record checked Nov 6, 2026
FMCSA licensing and company census records (data.transportation.gov); local websites and ratings from Google Places; national companies' websites checked directly. FMCSA holds no service areas, so local movers are Nashville's; movers working only inside TN are licensed by the state and not listed here.
Why People Love Downtown
Where this area scores highest.
Explore Downtown
Neighborhood Intelligence™
Crime Snapshot
Compared to the Nashville average, per resident.
Official police incident data.
Compare Downtown
Put Downtown beside other Nashville neighborhoods.
Walkability & Lifestyle
Walk and transit scores from Walk Score; the rest from MySitti's neighborhood scores.
Pros & Cons
- Walker's Paradise (Walk Score 96)
- Strong transit (75/100)
- Vibrant nightlife
- Family-friendly
Drawn from the scores, crime record and rents on this page.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- ZIP Codes
- 37203, 37213, 37201, 37210
- Area
- 2.77 sq mi
- Population
- 12,602
- Neighborhood Score
- 84 / 100