Living in McFerrin Park, Nashville TN: Close to Downtown and Five Points

What is McFerrin Park in Nashville, TN? McFerrin Park is a neighborhood just north of Main Street, about 1.5 miles from downtown Nashville and a few minutes from East Nashville's Five Points. Named for the park and community center at its center, it is one of the fastest-changing neighborhoods in the urban core.

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What McFerrin Park Is Like

McFerrin Park has older cottages and bungalows, many of them renovated, along with a lot of newer single-family homes, HPR pairs, and townhomes. Because it is so close to downtown and East Nashville, it has seen steady new construction over the past decade.

McFerrin Park and its community center sit in the middle of the neighborhood. Some of East Nashville's best-known restaurants are close by, Main Street and Dickerson Pike are a short walk, and downtown is a quick drive or bike ride across the river.

McFerrin Park Quick Facts

Frequently Asked Questions About McFerrin Park

Where is McFerrin Park in Nashville?

McFerrin Park is just north of Main Street, about 1.5 miles from downtown. Cleveland Park is to the north and East Nashville's Five Points is a few minutes east.

How did McFerrin Park get its name?

The neighborhood takes its name from McFerrin Park, the Metro park and community center at its center.

What schools serve McFerrin Park?

On the Metro Nashville Public Schools 2026-27 zone finder, a McFerrin Park address checked on Stockell Street is zoned to Ida B. Wells Elementary, Jere Baxter Middle, and Maplewood High. Zones can change and some streets split, so confirm with MNPS for a specific address.

What kind of homes are in McFerrin Park?

You will find older cottages and bungalows, many renovated, plus newer single-family homes, HPR pairs, and townhomes.

Is McFerrin Park walkable?

Parts of it are. Main Street, Dickerson Pike, and several East Nashville restaurants are within walking or biking distance, and downtown is a short drive.

How much do homes in McFerrin Park cost?

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

Thinking About Buying or Selling in McFerrin Park?

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 McFerrin Park right now, or what your home could list for, call or text me at (615) 585-0022.

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