What Is 12 South Nashville?
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12 South is a neighborhood and shopping and dining strip along 12th Avenue South, south of downtown, with Sevier Park at its heart. All the restaurants in The Infatuation’s guide titled “The 12 Best Restaurants In 12 South” (updated December 12, 2025) sit along 12th Ave S, between the 2200 and 2900 blocks (The Infatuation). The guide’s own line sums up the visit: “Shopping in 12 South is alright, but eating there is better” (The Infatuation, 12 South). Broadway is about 3.0 miles away by road, measured on the OSRM route planner in October 2026.
12 South at a Glance
| What the sources say | |
|---|---|
| Where | along 12th Avenue South; WeGo's Route 17, 12th Avenue South, runs from Central 5th Ave downtown to 12th Ave S and West Grove Ave (WeGo) |
| Park | Sevier Park, which opened in 1948 on the grounds of Sunnyside, a house built around 1852; the park has picnic shelters, tennis courts, a playground, and a basketball court (Nashville Sites) |
| Walkability | Sunnyside, the neighborhood Apartment Guide places around Sevier Park, scored 75 on Walk Score's March 2024 data; Apartment Guide points to Sevier Park and the 12 South Farmers Market (Apartment Guide) |
| Food | 12 restaurants in The Infatuation's 12 South guide, from The Butter Milk Ranch bakery to Edley's Bar-B-Que |
| Shopping | shops such as White's Mercantile, Holly Williams's general store (White's Mercantile) |
Sources: WeGo Route 17, Nashville Sites, Apartment Guide, and White’s Mercantile.
Spending Time There
- Breakfast or brunch: The Butter Milk Ranch at 2407 12th Ave S, tagged for kids, breakfast, and brunch, or The Frothy Monkey at 2509.
- A walk: Sevier Park and the historic Sunnyside house.
- Dinner: Locust at 2305 for a special occasion, or Edley’s at 2706 for cheap eats.
Getting there from downtown is in how to get to 12 South from downtown, restaurants are compared in the best restaurants in 12 South, and shops in the best shops in 12 South.