The Gulch, Nashville, Tennessee facts for kids
The Gulch is a cool and popular neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee. It's located just south of downtown, close to major highways like Interstate 40, Interstate 65, and Interstate 24. Many people, from locals to visitors, enjoy spending time here.
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What's Happening in The Gulch?
In 2006, a special group called the Gulch Business Improvement District (GBID) was formed. This group helps make the neighborhood better. The Gulch has been changing a lot, with new buildings, shops, and places for people to live and work. It's like a big makeover for the area!
A Green Neighborhood
On February 17, 2009, The Gulch became a certified "LEED Green Neighborhood." LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This means the neighborhood was built or improved in ways that are good for the environment. It was the very first neighborhood in the southern United States to get this special award, and one of the first few in the whole country! This was a big deal for Nashville. The mayor at the time, Karl Dean, helped share this exciting news.
Fun Places to Visit
The Gulch is also known for its music. It's home to The Station Inn, a very famous and old music spot in Nashville. You can also find The Mercy Lounge nearby, which is another great place for live music. Plus, the historic Union Station Hotel is close by, which used to be a train station. In 2016, plans were made to build a special bridge just for people walking, connecting The Gulch to another part of Nashville called South Broadway.
Where is The Gulch?
The Gulch neighborhood has clear boundaries:
- To the north, it's bordered by the properties on the south side of Broadway.
- To the west, it's next to Interstate 65.
- To the south, it's bordered by Interstate 40.
- To the east, it's next to the CSX train tracks.
