You know you're in Berry Hill when the street signs turn blue. Berry HIll houses a lot of cute…read moreshops and restaurants especially around the Bransford and Thompson intersection. One of the first homes on which I put a bid last year was in Berry Hill near the White Trash Cafe. It was a darling house, but that part of the neighborhood is a bit unsavory so I eventually decided against it. There are a couple pockets in the Berry Hill neighborhood that seem a bit unsafe, but those are balanced by the more developed, cute parts like the area with Sam and Zoe's. I first happened upon the shops in Berry Hill by accident, and the area still kind of feels like it arrived out of happenstance. It has a really charming, small town business district feel.

Most people think Berry Hill is a part of Nashville, but it's actually a small satellite city…read more Since Berry Hill is so sprawled out, it's not very pedestrian-friendly. One of its most unique commercial areas in the area is the stretch of Bransford Ave. between Wedgewood and Thompson. Bransford is lined with small independent stores, mostly located inside old houses. These moderate to high-end stores specialize in various gifts and collectibles, from designer consignment clothes (Designer Renaissance) to dogs (The Dog Store) to whimsical gifts (Curious Heart Emporium) to beads (Beaded Bungalow). The stores are Bransford Ave. are all charming and personalized, and have a less urban feel than areas like Five Points or Elliston Place. As I looked around the various establishments in Berry Hill, I kept thinking that this is the kind of area that my mildly countrified middle-aged aunt, who likes interior decorating and knitting, would enjoy spending a Saturday afternoon. Even if you don't fit that description, Berry Hill is a nice (slightly slower, friendlier) change of pace. There's also a great coffee shop in the heart of Berry Hill, called Sam and Zoe's.

This area was once known as the Old Hickory Triangle, a commercial spot in the Old Hickory…read moreneighborhood from the 1920s to the 1940s. It was purchased by Nashville Parks and Recreation, who opened a park on the property in 2013. The land was developed into Veterans Park, which is managed by the Veterans Memorial Park of Old Hickory nonprofit group that works to specifically honor veterans from the 37138 zip code. The organization has ceremonies on every Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Itself, it is a small plot of land, at only less than half an acre. It has a gazebo, and many plaques commemorating various sets of Old Hickory neighborhood veterans from different wars. There's a lot of charm parked into this pocket park, and it will pull a patriotic string on your heart.

There's a lot of cute shops and restaurants in this area! I ate at Anzie Blue the first time I was…read morearound here, and the second time I came, I shopped the boutique stores. You can find a lot of cute stuff here both super cheap and pretty high end. There's a huge variety of shops around here!

Cute town to shop and grab a bite. Belcourt Theater is awesome. Needs more good restaurants, though.read more

Really more of a 4.5…read more This branch is great, easy to access and always has parking available. Hours are good and the employees are always nice. I love NPL in general because they don't have late fees. I have taken advantage of this a couple of times when I forget a book is due and am rushing to finish it. I'm not sure when you would incur a fee as I'm sure they don't let you keep the book indefinitely. One of my biggest pet peeves about other library systems is that, at some point, a book I return somehow doesn't get checked in and is deemed overdue. I always have to return to the scene of the "crime" and tell them in person that I indeed returned it and to where I returned it. Frustrated, I've made it a point to return books direct to a human at this branch and have not had an instance of a book not being checked back in. [knock on wood] What's nice is that no employee has ever cared that I ignored the bin outside and the return slots found just inside the entrance on the right. They just say "Thank you!" One feature I feel would really make me a solid 5 stars is if we could pause our hold requests. I would borrow 50 books at a time if I could read that much or if I had no guilt for keeping some other borrower from a book or two or fifty. But alas I have borrower's guilt and must make the brutal decision to *pick* which books I'm in the mood to borrow at a particular time. Speaking of hold requests, I sometimes strategically wait until my hold period is almost up. One time, I went to the library in the middle of the day on the last day a book was held. It wasn't on the shelf. I showed an employee the email stating the held period ended that day. She confirmed it was a mistake and found the book in another room. Thank goodness. She also confirmed the holding period does not exclude the last day. Hopefully, it was just a one-time hiccup. Lastly, I used the restroom and though it was clean and well maintained the auto-flush was so violently loud that I almost let out a loud expletive. It makes the Xlerator hand dryer seem like a light breeze. Just something to keep in mind if you need to use the facilities.

Front desk woman was rude and she said the library would close at 7:45 pm even though the posted…read moretime is at 8 pm. Then she proceeded to turn off the lights at 7:32 pm and told everyone the library closes in 3 minutes. It's sad that this is how our tax dollars are used.

Overall, this is a decent enough library located next to Richland Park…read more The staff were friendly and over, my visit here was a positive experience. It is good to see that our communities still support libraries. I would recommend 5.

We pop in after the farmers markets on Saturdays to play in the kids section. Lots of games,…read morepuppets and books for the little ones. A nice venue... would love to come for one of their events for kiddos but hours are tough for a working mama. Great little spot

Easy access Great, helpful staff…read moreClean and comfortable Well stocked and supportive beyond their own inventory

I love this branch of the library! It is so convenient to where I live and many other things. The…read morestaff is always so friendly and helpful. I saw that an earlier review had concerns about the hold process - those have been fixed! The hold shelves are in far corner when you walk in and there are self-checkout options. I mainly use the hold system, but it seems like there is so much great programming, especially for kids, whenever I go by. The one challenge is that the branch has more limited hours than other branches. It can be hard to get there after work before the 6:00pm close. And I inevitably realize that I haven't picked up my holds yet when they are closed on Sunday! I hope that they add Sunday hours - even if just a few like other branches.

Sharing some love for my local library branch! The Nashville Public Library system is pretty…read moreexpansive, and this little location in East is my go-to stop for picking up books on hold, or getting a change of scenery while working remotely. There's a small parking lot and some free street parking. If you're not used to turning into the Five Points neighborhood, I recommend going down to 10th Street and looping back around. The Nashville Public Library has an easy-to-use website, where you can place books on hold from any branch. They also have several e-books available to borrow, if that's your thing! Holds are available for pick-up on the shelves to the left of the main desk, and then you can walk around to the other side of the desk for the self-checkout scanner. Returns can be dropped off outside the building on the lower level (to the left of the front entrance). Because of its small size, this branch can get busy pretty quickly. Even still, it's nice to have such a cute little library in our neighborhood.

Came here to get some work done. Library is small, there are some tables off to one side with…read moreoutlets on them, wooden chairs, a cushiony chair or two, a few computers for people to use. Wifi is good, plenty of parking.

Another instance where I wish I could give more than five stars. I can't believe it took me over a…read moreyear of living in Nashville to get my library card, but I'm so glad I did! The Green Hills location is gorgeous on the outside and comfortable on the inside. I've only spent time on the first floor, but every time I've been in I've seen signs for exciting events and cool happenings (did you know you can use your library card to borrow a ukelele?). The staff at this location are incredibly kind and helpful. When I went it to pick up my card, the librarian couldn't have been more enthusiastic that I was becoming a library patron, and that kind of energy is infectious in the best way.

I don't understand why more people don't utilize the library!! Borrowed books and DVD's that are…read morefree! And with online services, it's easier than ever. But I digress...the Green Hills branch has one of the best book selections in Nashville without going downtown. I can always find a book at this location, and thoroughly enjoy my visits here! The place is vibrant and well maintained (take note Richland Branch!!) and is ideal for browsing the shelves for extended periods of time. They also have a good selection of computers to use, that are never overly crowded unlike some of the other locations. Just a library FYI.... you can request a book online and have it delivered to any location. The library will then call you to let you know it's ready for pick up, so when you visit, just look for your name, pick it up and go! You don't even have to go try to search for it in the shelves! It doesn't get much easier than that. For non readers, they also do the same with DVD's and have a variety of classics that you can't get a redbox or instant stream on Netflix. So what's your excuse? Visit the library and get happy!!