Wedgewood-Houston (often called WeHo) lies just south of downtown Nashville. Once dominated by factories and warehouses, today it’s undergoing a creative transformation, merging industrial bones with art studios, design spaces, galleries, and local restaurants.
Stroll the WeHo Art Crawl: On the first Saturday of each month, galleries, studios, and creative spaces open their doors in an art walk through the neighborhood — featuring local artists, installations, live music, and interactive exhibits.
Visit Galleries & Creative Studios: Notable galleries in the area include David Lusk Gallery, Zeitgeist, plus studios repurposed from former industrial buildings.
Eat & Drink Locally: WeHo is fast becoming a Nashville food and drink hotspot with favorites like Dozen Bakery, Bastion, Gabby’s, Clawson’s Pub & Deli, and Smokin’ Thighs. New arrivals like Five Points Pizza joining Jackalope Brewing’s taproom are adding to the neighborhood’s growing buzz.
Explore Houston Station Building: The Houston Station complex is symbolic of WeHo’s reinvention: former factory structures converted for creative, office, and mixed use.
Best Time to Visit: Late afternoon into evening — catch galleries before dark and then enjoy dinner or drinks.
Parking: Some street parking and surface lots exist; walking within core blocks is feasible.
Keep an Eye on Development: The area is changing fast. New restaurants and shops open frequently; the Merritt Mansion project is a notable ongoing one.
Art Crawl Night: For the monthly art walk, be sure to check gallery hours and maps in advance — many spots open only that evening.
The name refers to its boundaries: the neighborhood lies between Wedgewood Avenue and Houston Street.
As WeHo is in transition, it’s less dense than core downtown, but more active than purely industrial zones. Many creative businesses and galleries attract visitors on evenings.
You’ll find a mix: older cottages from the 1930s–50s, industrial loft conversions, modern infill townhomes, and mixed-use developments.
Yes, WeHo is moderately walkable. Its grid layout makes it easy to explore art galleries, restaurants, and studios on foot, especially around Houston Street and Chestnut Street.
The neighborhood attracts artists, designers, entrepreneurs, and young professionals. Many residents are involved in creative industries—music, fashion, or tech—and appreciate WeHo’s sense of originality, community, and affordability compared to nearby SoBro or The Gulch.
