Fifth Plus Broadway is a mixed use development that has revigerated Broadway west of Rep. John…read moreLewis Way. What had prior to 2021 been the abandoned Nashville Convention Center is now a modern mixed use development that has brought life into Broadway west of the "Honkey Tonk Highway" stretch. It features a shopping mall, Assembly Food Hall, a retail scape fronting Broadway, The Place at Fifth, the National Museum of African American Music, and the towering landmark 501 Commerce Street Building. It has brought an Apple Store, Sephora, Shake Shack, Hattie B's, Prince's Chicken, and more to Broadway. On my vacation, I had caught it's act several times. The one sight that always stood out was the consistent long line to Hattie B's. My visits here included Assembly Food Hall, Prince's Fried Chicken, the Twelve Thirty Club, visit the Apple Store, and walk around. My impression was that the stores and restaurants are reasonably priced. Although the restaurants and stores provide decent value, to me the greatest value here was the photo opportunities. The focal point of the development, the L-shaped mall which bridges Broadway with Rep. John Lewis Way gives the gift of a prime photo spot for the 1) Ryman Auditorium where the original Grand Ol Opry performed and 2) Bridgestone Arena. The restaurants, especially in the Assembly Hall provide an opportunity to photograph food. I recommend the Assembly Food Hall Bridge to photograp the historic Ryman Auditorium. Additionally , I learned that if I stood on Broadway by the Bridgestone Arena, that Fifth Plus Broadway made a dynamic photo showing modern and historic Broadway, with the modern Fifth Plus Broadway architecture including towers contrasting with the historic Honkey Tonk Highway streetscape. As far as safety, I felt safe. The one annoyance that I saw were street hustlers at the Rep. John Lewis Way entrance aggressively bothering passer-by. During all of my visits here it was busy. There is a safety in numbers. On the subject of safety, the hot and humid summers need to be taken into account. On a few occasions we had escaped the excruciating heat in the air conditioned Assembly Food Hall for a couple of hours. I rate Fifth Plus Broadway "Four Stars." It is doing a remarkable job extending the lively Broadway restaurant and entertainment scene beyond the western edge of the Honkey Tonk Highway.

As a content creator here in Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park The Gatlinburg Hussey we were in…read moretown for Patriots vs Tennessee and we had lunch here ..So good!

The Shoppes on Fatherland are a eclectic assortment of small retail spots with a few food/drink…read morespots along with service oriented shops mixed in. The blocks occupied feel like its own little community in the middle of the bigger city. It definitely has it's own vibe and is uniquely East Nashville. When we are in East, we normally make it point to stop in a shop or two. International Coffee, Galena Garlic and Adobe Mercantile are usually spots we frequent when wandering around, and Gift Horse is a cool place for a quirky or local gift for folks. Food wise, Maru and East Creamery are always on point and hit the spot! Hours of each shop differ, so make sure you look specifically at the hours of the places you want to visit. There is no real consistency amongst the shops from an overall hours perspective, which can be a tad frustrating. Parking is a bit wonky as well, nothing really dedicated at all times. There are a few pay lots nearby and street parking is plentiful in the area. Overall, Shoppes on Fatherland is a cool East community and is a good spot to spend a little time when you have nothing going on. It's always an after or before dinner/drink place for us.

Great location! Nice variety of shops and merchandise. I received wonderful service. I will…read moredefinitely return when looking for decor or gift items.

Target is expensive but sometimes they have good sales. Ross not as reasonable as it was. But it…read moreis convenient. Like the book store. And 5 below they should change the name store items are 20"00$

Great shopping center in West Nashville! May need a 4x4 off road vehicle to navigate the road…read morethrough the property. You can pretty much get everything you could want or need. Retail stores, restaurants, hair and nail salon and phone repairs. A lot of parking spaces for the extra busy days, though we haven't seen those since 2019, unfortunately. The one thing I strongly dislike is the main road through the property is littered with potholes. Not little ones, big potholes. You may need to kick your truck or jeep into 4 wheel drive to get through. The last time I drove on a road so treacherous was when I was offroading through the high deserts of California. :) I hope one day they can fix the road.

Rivergate Mall, a barely functioning relic of the past…read more What once was the heartbeat of the Rivergate area in Goodlettsville is now a reminder of what once was, but sadly is no more. The mall has certainly seen better days and at this point is just waiting for the impending closure and redevelopment that is due anytime now. In current state, the mall only has 20 active retail stores and two eateries. Majority of the stores are locally owned and branded, however there are still a few nationally recognized stores such as JC Penney, Dillard's, Foot Locker, CITI Trends, Guitar Center and Finish Line. The mall is in rough shape and is honestly a sad place to be at this point. No refresh is coming, but they do keep it fairly clean, even the restrooms were tidy and well stocked. My recent visits, and most over the years, have been to Dillard's or JC Penney. I pop into the shoe stores on occasion, but my trips here are usually very purposeful. Overall, Rivergate mall can still come in clutch when needed. It will be a sad day when it finally says goodbye, but it has done its thing well for the area for close to 60 years now.

Dying almost empty but still have still have character…read more The selection of stores are very limited but still offering a few good things so visor this place before renovations begin so you can see the before and after. Rivergate Mall, located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, is a super-regional shopping mall that opened in 1971. It features a gross leasable area of 1,129,035 square feet, with approximately 80 stores and restaurants, and a food court. The mall has two anchor stores, Dillard's and JCPenney, and previously housed Macy's and Sears. It is managed by Hendon Properties. Rivergate Mall is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project that will transform it into a dynamic, mixed-use destination featuring retail, restaurants, townhomes, market-rate multifamily housing, independent senior living, and transit-oriented features. The redevelopment includes a significant expansion of the mall's portion within Goodlettsville city limits, from 33% to an estimated 60%-70%. The demolition of the existing mall structure is expected to begin in the late summer of 2025. The project is projected to generate approximately $1.5 million in annual sales tax revenue for Goodlettsville upon completion. Rivergate Mall was built by Retail Planning Corporation and opened on October 6, 1971. It was the largest mall in Tennessee until the opening of Hickory Hollow Mall in 1978. Over the years, the mall has seen changes in ownership and anchor stores, with the closure of Sears in 2019 and Macy's in 2020. The mall's revitalization efforts come amidst a decline in popularity, attributed in part to the rise of online shopping and competition from other retail centers. The pandemic also impacted the mall, with some employees noting that it never fully recovered from pandemic-related changes in hours and operations. The redevelopment project aims to revitalize the Rivergate area and enhance the quality of life for the community. While the transformation promises economic benefits and a modernized environment, it also brings uncertainty for the employees of the remaining stores, as many worry about their future employment prospects.

I was in the area, staying in a hotel nearby and had to walk through here to get to a place to have…read morebreakfast. This arcade connects two blocks together and offers many shops and places to grab a bite. It's nicely decorated and appealing to walk through.

My hotel was across the street from The Arcade, and since I had a very loose itinerary of what I…read morewanted to do in Nashville, I figured I had nothing to lose by walking across the street to check it out. From what I read, The Arcade was a popular shopping destination back in the day, and was one of the first (if not *the* first) shopping center to open in the city. Walking through now, however, I didn't see much - a lot of the stores are closed, and I saw several offices or businesses that wouldn't attract a crowd. The one point of interest that stood out to me was the Walgreens which had a vintage neon sign. Did I come at the wrong time? Are there other things here that I'm not aware of? From what I saw, no. I did, however, see construction in several of the storefronts, so hopefully there is more to come. For now, though, I would skip this.

This is one big mall, I think it's one of the biggest malls I've been to. (It's split into 2 mall…read moreavenues.) On top of that, it's busy and economically alive. I didn't see any vacant store fronts or anything needing repair, unlike most malls of today. I was here because my wife & daughter wanted to do some shopping. If you're in Nashville and need to shop, here's your place!

There are many activities for the family here, as well as shopping and eating…read more Summer is a different feel in this Mall than Christmas. In many ways it seems like an outlet mall - with 50-70% off sales. There are some pretty high end stores here, too. Everything from boats and outdoor gear, to guy catching clothes and toiletries, to fluffy little baby toys. There are a whole lot of somethings for almost everyones, here.

Everyone here is incredible and they have helped me figure out so many issues that I have with my…read moreguy and overall poor health. So glad I found this place!

I am really proud to have Riverside Village literally a hop, skip, and a jump away from my home…read more Mitchell's Deli is my personal anchor in this revitalized area that also includes Watanabe, and Sip Cafe too. With Village Pub, Old Made Good, Castrillo's Pizza along with a few other recently owned independent businesses, Riverside & McGavock has come a long way since I moved here in 2010.

This is a small collection of shops and restaurants/mixed-use development housed in a former…read morewarehouse and manufacturing center for kitchen equipment. It's quite aesthetic with bright lighting and wide, airy spaces. There's plenty of seating to enjoy food or the vibes. I got some boba and swung by Five Daughter's Bakery AKA the bakery with the 100-layered donut / cronut which takes three days to make. If I was hungrier I would have tried out of the restaurants. One point of confusion is the parking. It's technically free, but you have to register inside to get a voucher after scanning a QR code posted outside. The marketplace is not a particularly busy area unlike downtown, so I'm not sure why the marketplace has to make it so complex. I'm not sure there are many people parking and walking off...

My first visit to this food & shopping hall. I really like it. Because I'm intent on walking…read moreeverywhere, I walked here from Vanderbilt and that was probably a crazy idea seeing as I was literally the only person walking on Charlotte Avenue. Anyway, there's free parking buuuut I guess you have to jump through a few hoops to get it (there's literally nothing else around so why not just allow people to park and come in?) A good amount of stuff going on in here: you can find clothing (more on the conservativ/athleisure wear side of the spectrum), gifts, snacks, a salon, cycling classes, coffee, a Mediterranean food stand, an Italian restaurant and more. I feel like I've barely scratched the surface! While I didn't try any of the food options besides the gourmet popcorn place (which is surprisingly affordable for gourmet popcorn!) I loved the drinks I had at both Eat Bubbles (boba, matcha etc) and the irresistible Pont Neuf wine bar (both of which I'll review separately). And perhaps best of all: they have great seating areas throughout in which you can set up shop for working remotely, drinking your drinks, eating your snacks... so have at it!

Joelton Plaza is just off of the interstate and is a small shopping plaza (actually two separate…read morebuildings) along with a campground and a church. There is also a gas station here with competitive priced gasoline. All in all, it serves the small community of Joelton, Tennessee well. Joelton is just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, bit you get a completely different vibe. It is definitely a small-town vibe, as opposed to the big city feel of Nashville. This small shopping plaza serves this small community well.

Edgehill Village is a wonderful part of town with an authentic feel! It combines the old with the…read morenew while maintaining the historic charm of the area. Conveniently located, it is walking distance to Music Row, Belmont, Vandy and the Gulch; it is the best kept secret to urban living with a suburban feel. Plus... you can still find parking! I highly recommend you stroll around this growing neighborhood and enjoy the charming restaurants nearby.

I'll hold off on my lecture about the problems of gentrification for now to discuss some of the…read morereasons why Edgehill Village is a nice new addition to the area. Most (if not all?) of the businesses housed within are local. The boutiques have great products, and I am a huge bubble tea fan so Fat Straw is a great treat for me (just remember it's cash only!). The tall building, as Declan mentioned, is a renovated industrial space. They kept just enough of the rough edges while redecorating to keep it interesting and unique. If you interested in passing time some afternoon, Edgehill Village is definitely a good place to do it.