Sevier Park is a 20-acre green space that anchors the southern end of the 12 South neighborhood. For a strip of Nashville that’s famous for shopping and brunch, having a genuinely good park at one end of it matters more than people who don’t live there realize.
What’s Inside
The park has two children’s playgrounds, a small soccer field, basketball courts, tennis courts, and shaded walking paths. The Sevier Park Community Center is a modern facility with a basketball gym, elevated walking track, and fitness room — the kind of amenity that makes the neighborhood actually functional for families rather than just aspirational.
Running through the park is a creek that passes the Sunnyside Mansion, an 1850s Greek Revival home that survived the Battle of Nashville during the Civil War. Bullet marks from the battle remain visible on parts of the house, including the large porch columns — a strange detail to discover in the middle of a neighborhood park best known for its proximity to donut shops.
Regular Events
The 12 South Farmers Market runs at Sevier Park on Thursdays from May through October. It’s not a token market — local farmers, food vendors, baked goods, and live music all show up. It’s become a reliable weekly social event for people who live in the neighborhood.
The 12 South Concert Series brings live music to the park on a regular basis through the warmer months.
The annual Halloween Parade in October shuts down surrounding blocks and fills the park with costumed participants and a brass band. Sevier Park Fest runs the first weekend in May and brings arts-and-crafts vendors and family-friendly activities.
Why It Matters
Sevier Park prevents 12 South from being purely transactional. Without it, the neighborhood would be a retail strip and nothing more. With it, there’s a reason for people who live in 12 South to stay after the shops close — a place to bring dogs, let kids run, watch a local band on a weekday evening, or pick up produce without getting in a car.
For visitors, the park provides a natural decompression point at the end of the commercial strip. After working your way through boutiques and brunch, walking into 20 acres of green space is a welcome reset.
Sources
- McSquared Luxury, 12 South Neighborhood Guide: mcsquaredluxury.com/neighborhoods/12-south
- Homes.com, 12 South Neighborhood Guide: homes.com/local-guide/nashville-tn/12-south-neighborhood/
- Trolley Tours Nashville, Ultimate Guide to 12 South (November 2025): trolleytours.com/nashville/12-south
- Acre Real Estate, Guide to 12 South: acrestate.com/guide/guide-to-12-south-neighborhood-in-nashville-tn/