Living in Green Hills, Nashville TN: Homes, Schools, and Shopping

What is Green Hills in Nashville, TN? Green Hills is a residential and shopping district in south Nashville along Hillsboro Pike, roughly between I-440 to the north and Harding Place to the south, about 5 miles from downtown. It's known for The Mall at Green Hills, the Bluebird Cafe, and established streets of brick homes on mature lots, with a lot of newer construction mixed in.

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What Green Hills Is Like

Green Hills grew mostly after World War II. The original homes were largely brick ranches on big lots, many of them on septic before sewers came in later. Over the last couple of decades, many of those lots have been rebuilt with larger two-story homes, and you'll also find townhomes and condos closer to Hillsboro Pike. That mix means one street can have a 1950s ranch next to a brand-new build.

Day to day, Green Hills is one of the most convenient spots in Nashville for errands. The Mall at Green Hills, the Hill Center, grocery stores, and restaurants are all clustered along Hillsboro Pike, and the Bluebird Cafe sits in a strip center on Hillsboro Pike. Vanderbilt, Belmont, and Lipscomb are all a short drive away, and I-440 and I-65 are close for getting across town.

Green Hills Quick Facts

Frequently Asked Questions About Green Hills

Where is Green Hills in Nashville?

Green Hills is in south Nashville along Hillsboro Pike, generally between I-440 and Harding Place, with Belle Meade and Oak Hill nearby and Forest Hills to the south. It's about 5 miles, or roughly 15 minutes outside rush hour, from downtown.

What kind of homes are in Green Hills?

You'll find original brick ranches from the 1950s and 1960s, many larger rebuilds on those same lots, and townhomes and condos closer to Hillsboro Pike. Lot sizes on the older streets tend to be generous, which is a big reason so many homes have been rebuilt.

What schools serve Green Hills?

On the Metro Nashville Public Schools 2026-27 zone finder, most of Green Hills is zoned to Julia Green Elementary, John Trotwood Moore Middle, and Hillsboro High. Zones can change and some streets split, so confirm with MNPS for a specific address.

What is there to do in Green Hills?

Shopping and dining are the big draw: The Mall at Green Hills, the Hill Center, and plenty of restaurants along Hillsboro Pike. The Bluebird Cafe is one of Nashville's best-known songwriter venues, and Hillsboro Village and 12 South are a short drive away.

Is Green Hills its own city?

No. Green Hills is a neighborhood inside Metro Nashville and Davidson County, not a separate city. Plans to incorporate it as a town in the late 1950s and early 1960s never took effect.

How much do homes in Green Hills cost?

Prices vary a lot by street, size, and condition, so the most accurate answer is what's listed today. See current Green Hills listings and I can walk you through recent sales.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Green Hills?

I'm Nik Shewmaker, a fifth-generation Nashville native, and I help buyers and sellers across Davidson County. If you want a straight answer on what's selling in Green Hills right now, or what your home could list for, call or text me at (615) 585-0022.

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