Nestled just four miles southwest of downtown Nashville, Sylvan Park offers a serene, tree‑lined retreat where historic bungalows blend seamlessly with tasteful new builds—earning its reputation as a charming streetcar suburb turned vibrant urban enclave. Centered around Murphy Road, the neighborhood hums with locally-owned gems like Otto’s, Five Points Pizza, Edley’s Bar-B-Que, Neighbors, and Park Café, providing a lively mix of casual and refined dining just steps from residents’ doorsteps.
Outdoor enthusiasts and families are drawn to Sylvan Park’s abundant green spaces, including McCabe Park & Golf Course and the Richland Creek Greenway, which offer walking, biking, golfing, and community events like the Saturday farmers market. A tight‑knit, community-driven spirit emerges through neighborhood association initiatives, mural projects, and familiar faces at local boutiques and youth activities, capturing that "know‑your‑neighbor" vibe and ensuring this quiet west-side haven remains both inclusive and character-rich.
4,311 people live in Sylvan Park, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $79,570. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Sylvan Park, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Richland Park Farmers Market, Official Wings, and Black Box Ice Cream Truck.
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| Dining | 0.53 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.41 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.31 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.16 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.22 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.85 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.11 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.67 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.85 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.01 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.76 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.75 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.77 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.22 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.3 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.55 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.52 miles | 18 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Sylvan Park has 1,899 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Sylvan Park do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,311 people call Sylvan Park home. The population density is 3,735.934 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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