Did you win the lottery? Have you made your millions and feel ready to settle down in something huge and spacious and professionally designed? Thankfully, you don’t have to sell your soul and move to New York City to enjoy the lap of luxury. Nashville is home to quite a few well-off folks, but also because we’re a homing beacon for the intelligent and business savvy. Come along as we take a close look at 7 of the most expensive neighborhoods in Nashville.

7. The Gulch

The Gulch, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
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All of Nashville's upscale neighborhoods are brimming with beauty. They are mostly also chock full of amazing restaurants, eclectic shops, and places to enjoy, well, "the high life." If you fancy living here in The Gulch, you've gotta have some money but it's totally worth it.

Take a virtual tour of The Gulch:

6. Belmont-Hillsboro

Hillsboro-Belmont, Nashville, TN, USA
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You may feel like you're surrounded by students (you are), but it's a neat thing to own one of the houses tucked up in Belmont-Hillsboro, one of the richest neighborhoods in Nashville, as well as one of the city's most historic neighborhoods. Close to almost everything, prices are high but it matches the joy of living in such a neat spot.

Take a walk around the lovely Hillsboro neighborhood:

5. 12th Avenue South

12th Avenue South, 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN, USA
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With cute shops and huge, rambling houses, 12th Avenue South is the perfect Nashville neighborhood if you're looking to never have a reason to leave. This street is recognized far and wide as one of the best restaurant rows in the city, so come on over and create your own epicurean adventure bucket list!

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4. Oak Hills

Oak Hill, TN, USA
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With the average home clocking in at $1.09 million, this tony neighborhood that calls Radnor Lake its backyard most definitely wins a top spot as one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Nashville.

3. Forest Hills

Forest Hills, TN, USA
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Located just south of the city just about 20 minutes from the city's famed museums Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, as well as several other amazing museums, Forest Hills is an unassuming sweet spot for those who have a bit of extra cash and are looking for something a little more secluded. Home prices vary, but plan to spend an average price upwards of $1.5 million. So yeah, Forest Hills is definitely one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Nashville.

Take a closer look at Forest Hills:

2. Green Hills

Green Hills, Nashville, TN, USA
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With a booming suburban community, an upscale mall, a sundry of shopping areas, and a plethora of multi-million dollar houses for sale, it's not just anyone who can afford a mansion in Green Hills.

1. Belle Meade

Belle Meade, TN, USA
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Historic, darling, and tucked away from the rest of Nashville, Belle Meade is an unassuming bit of glitz and glamour that tends to edge on the humble side. Despite this, it takes our top spot for the richest neighborhood in Nashville. The neighborhood is also just a stone's throw away from the Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery.

Have you been to any of the most expensive neighborhoods in Nashville? Let us know what they were like in the comments. Are you still looking for a little Nashville area eye candy? Check out these stunning historic plantations!

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A kid-friendly place in Nashville that is still fun for the entire family is The Adventure Science Center.

One of the things that Nashville has going for it, is that it is a great place to raise a family. You will see evidence of this everywhere you look in the number of attractions that draw families not just from the Nashville area, but from all over the state. The Adventure Science Center, just south of downtown, is one of the most popular attractions in town.

Where can I find hiking trails in and around Nashville?

A hiking trail in Nashville is the Two Rivers Greenway Trail.

Believe it or not, there are a wealth of great hiking trails in and around Nashville. They range from easy, beginner trails, to more challenging ones where you can definitely get your heart rate up. One of the most popular is the Two Rivers Greenway Trail. Here, visitors can hike, bike, or simply stroll and enjoy amazing views of the river.

Is there anything to do in Old Nashville?

Things to do in Old Nashville include:

  • Vanderbilt University
  • Belle Meade Plantation
  • Ryman Auditorium

Yes, Old Nashville is a great place to explore and it is chock full of interesting history. Here you will find places like Vanderbilt University, founded in 1873 by Cornelius Vanderbilt, who was affectionately known as "the Commodore;" Belle Meade Plantation, a Greek-Revival mansion built in 1845; and the famed Ryman Auditorium where entertainers from all over the world have performed over the years.

Where do the locals go for fun in the Nashville area?

Places locals go for fun in the Nashville area include:

  • The Parthenon
  • Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

There are a lot of places in the Nashville area where the locals go for fun, sometimes more than the tourists do. That’s not to say that you won’t find large numbers of both, but it works. In fact, these places, like The Parthenon and the Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, among others have an air of familiarity, making everyone feel right at home.

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