NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Nashville neighborhood is being recognized as one of the 16 most “up-and-coming” neighborhoods in the United States, according to a recent ranking by TravelMag.
TravelMag, an online travel magazine, analyzed several bustling cities ranging from New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and others to compile the list.
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The online publication said they took into account things that help make some of the country’s most appealing districts “hip.”
A few factors that helped make the ranking was determining how many trendy eateries, vegan spots, boutiques, coffee houses, and LGBTQ-friendly establishments were in the area, said TravelMag.
Nashville’s Wedgewood Houston neighborhood — also known as WeHo — was highlighted as one of the most “up-and-coming” areas in the nation.
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The magazine highlighted the neighborhood’s startups and entertainment features, noting that big companies like Apple Music and Live Nation once had interest in establishing offices in the area.
Wedgewood-Houston was also praised for having a diverse option of things to do in the area. In fact, the neighborhood welcomed Geodis Park to the area in 2021 — the largest soccer-specific stadium in North America and home to Nashville SC.
Among the dozen of entertainment venues in the WeHo, Santa’s Pub is one loved by locals and celebrities alike.
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Through the years, the dive bar has created quite the clientele, from Ed Sheeran singing karaoke on-stage with fan to Kacey Musgraves and Brothers Osborne frequenting the local pub.
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