Sylvan Park is a growing Nashville neighborhood that is about 15 minutes southwest of downtown. The boundaries of Sylvan Park are Charlotte Avenue to the north, Richland Creek to the west, and railroad tracks to the south and east. Here is a Google map illustrating the neighborhood.

Sylvan Park was established in 1887 and our neighborhood continues to evolve. Sylvan Park has a fascinating history, chronicled in “Nashville’s Sylvan Park,” by Yvonne Eaves and Doug Eckert (available through the Nashville Public Library system or from local businesses such as The Produce Place).

Here are just a few reasons:

-There are lots of opportunities to meet and socialize with your neighbors at Sylvan Park’s many restaurants and businesses, within walking distance.

-The Richland Creek Greenway is a 3.8 mile paved, looped path connecting the Sylvan Park neighborhood with the McCabe Community Center and Golf Course, shopping centers along White Bridge Pike and Harding Road, and Nashville State Community College.

-The McCabe Park Community Center offers patrons of all ages a modern and friendly place to exercise or spend leisure time, in a beautiful park setting. It also offers a variety of fitness classes and a full-service fitness center.

-The popular Richland Park Farmer’s Market is on Saturday mornings in Richland Park.

-The McCabe Golf Course is a 27-hole golf course and practice facility that has been voted best place to play by Nashville Scene Magazine.

-The Richland Park Branch of the Nashville Public Library offers many programs for all ages, right in the neighborhood.

-Sylvan Park Paideia Design Center is a well-regarded public elementary school with an active PTO.

1) Join the Sylvan Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA)

Since 1984, SPNA has been the collective community voice for addressing neighborhood issues such as zoning and development, traffic calming, safety, and neighborhood beautification. We sponsor a variety of social events throughout the year such as 4th of July festivities, Night Out Against Crime, and a neighborhood yard sale. We foster open communication between our members and local business operators and politicians by inviting them to speak, provide updates, and answer members' questions. New residents are greeted by our Welcoming Committee with information about our community. In addition, we use the neighborhood newsletter, website, and the SPNA Facebook and Nextdoor accounts to keep our neighbors informed.

2) Join Nextdoor

Our neighborhood has an extremely active online community on Nextdoor, a private social network where neighbors can buy/sell goods, get business recommendations and experiences, share news and emergency alerts, and so much more.

3) Join the SPNA Facebook group

There are also lots of Facebook pages for neighborhood groups, including (but not limited to):

Sylvan Park Moms' Club

Sylvan Park PTO

SPURS Running Club

Councilwoman Brenda Gadd

Richland Creek Watershed Alliance

Friends of Richland Park Branch Library

and so many more!

4) Sign up for Brenda Gadd’s email newsletter

Our Councilwoman's updates contain helpful information and important links and events for Nashville's District 24, where our neighborhood is located. Her email is brenda.gadd@nashville.gov if you need to reach her directly.

5) Explore the neighborhood!

With all the nearby restaurants and places to go for recreation, the hard thing will be deciding what to do first, and which are your favorites!

According to Yvonne Eaves and Doug Eckert in Nashville’s Sylvan Park, some streets were named “after the states from which developers hoped to draw residents: Nevada, Wyoming, Dakota, Idaho, and so on.”

According to Yvonne Eaves and Doug Eckert in Nashville’s Sylvan Park, “the name began with the Sylvan Park Land Company, organized in 1906 by Dr. J. E. Thompson and James A. Bowling.” Bowling called the home he built for himself on Nebraska Avenue Sylvan Park.

There are lots of groups to join in Sylvan Park!

Sylvan Park Neighborhood Association

Sylvan Park Parent’s Club

Sylvan Park PTO

Renaissance Center

SPURS Running Club

Richland Creek Watershed Alliance

Richland Park Friends of the Library

Visit hubNashville.gov or download the hubNashville app for help on a range of topics, including:

- Storm Relief

- Public Safety

- Trash, Recycling, Litter

- Streets & Sidewalks

- Property Violations

- and much more!

To connect with our Metro Nashville government, our Councilwoman Brenda Gadd is a great resource, or you can find lots of useful information on the Nashville Metro website 24 hours a day.

Call the police non-emergency number at 615-862-8600.

Nextdoor is about to be your best friend.