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Nashville — One of the Highest-Performing STR Markets in the United States.
Nashville is one of the highest-performing short-term rental markets in the country. The city drew 16.83 million visitors to Davidson County in 2023—a record year, up 4% over 2022—generating $10.77 billion in direct visitor spending, or $29.5 million per day (Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, May 2024). According to Airbtics (March 2026), Nashville Airbnb hosts earn a median of $50,000 per year across approximately 8,300 active listings, with top performers in central neighbourhoods exceeding $80,000–$100,000 annually.
But Nashville is not a uniform market. Each neighbourhood has its own guest profile, demand drivers, and performance ceiling—shaped in part by Metro Nashville’s permit system, which restricts new non-owner-occupied STRs in residential zones and makes existing permitted properties more valuable. Understanding where you can operate, and how each sub-market performs, is the starting point for any sound Nashville STR investment decision.
Nashville Neighbourhood Guide
9 Nashville Neighbourhoods — Performance at a Glance.
Nashville Neighbourhood Comparison
All 9 Neighbourhoods — Side by Side.
| Neighbourhood | ADR | Occupancy | Peak Month | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown / Lower Broadway Highest ADR | $289–$450 | 75–85% | $10,300 | Maximum revenue, events, conventions |
| SoBro / Rutledge Hill Best Yield | $300–$450 | 75–85% | $9,600 | Yield-focused NOO investors |
| The Gulch Premium ADR | $350–$650 | 76–85% | $10,200 | Luxury, corporate travellers |
| East Nashville Largest Market | $175–$375 | 68–80% | $6,500 | Value entry, music tourism |
| Germantown Award Dining | $220–$400 | 70–80% | $7,200 | Culinary tourism, stable demand |
| 12 South Most Instagrammed | $190–$450 | 65–80% | $6,700 | Owner-occupiers, leisure guests |
| Music Row / Midtown Industry Hub | $162–$380 | 70–80% | $6,000 | Music professionals, Vandy families |
| Hillsboro Village Village Character | $200–$350 | 62–78% | $5,500 | Owner-occupiers, academic stays |
| Wedgewood-Houston (WeHo) Emerging | $175–$430 | 60–75% | $5,800 | Forward investors, Opportunity Zone |
Investor Decision Framework
Which Nashville Neighbourhood Fits Your Goals?
The Gulch or Downtown — Nashville’s two highest-ADR markets. Gulch properties top $650/night for full-floor condos; Downtown peaks during CMA Fest, NFL Draft, and bachelorette season. BNBCalc (2024) tracks $102,000 est. annual revenue for managed Gulch 2BR properties.
SoBro / Rutledge Hill — Airbtics (March 2026) documents 10.85% gross yield on Rutledge Hill 2BR properties—the highest published figure for any Nashville sub-market. Combines Broadway demand proximity with lower entry prices than the Gulch.
Germantown or East Nashville — Both offer an authentic Nashville experience that guests book by name. Germantown’s Victorian architecture and award-winning dining corridor drive premium pricing; East Nashville’s 2,019-listing depth demonstrates consistent year-round demand.
Downtown / SoBro — No other Nashville neighbourhood captures group-booking demand like Broadway. Bachelorette and birthday groups (4–8 persons) book 2–4 night stays at $300–$450+/night. CMA Fest, Bridgestone Arena sell-outs, and New Year’s Eve drive 2–3× ADR surges.
Hillsboro Village or 12 South — Tree-lined streets, walkable retail, proximity to Vanderbilt, and a quiet residential feel attract families and professionals who book longer stays and leave stronger reviews. Primarily owner-occupied STR models.
Wedgewood-Houston (WeHo) — Still early in its gentrification arc with federal Opportunity Zone tax benefits. GEODIS Park (30,400-capacity) and SoHo House Nashville anchor long-term premium positioning. Best for 5–10 year horizon investors.
Why Venturebnb
Nashville’s Dedicated STR Management Team.
Venturebnb manages short-term rentals across Nashville’s top Airbnb neighbourhoods with a single focus: maximising host revenue while keeping guests coming back. Our Nashville team knows every sub-district, every event calendar surge, and every STR compliance requirement under Metro Nashville’s permit system.
Dynamic Pricing for Nashville Events
Our pricing engine is calibrated to Nashville’s specific event calendar—CMA Fest, CMA Awards, Bridgestone Arena sell-outs, NFL Draft, Nashville SC at GEODIS Park, and the full Music City Center convention schedule. We capture the 2–3× ADR surges other managers leave on the table.
Full Nashville STR Compliance Management
Metro Nashville STR permit applications and annual renewals ($313/year), Hotel Occupancy Tax remittance (7% + $2.50/night), state sales tax compliance, local responsible party designation—we handle every requirement. We track zoning and regulatory changes across all Nashville neighbourhoods in real time.
24/7 Local Guest Support
Our Nashville-based guest support team responds within minutes—not hours. From bachelorette group check-ins on a Friday night to late-night maintenance calls during CMA Fest week, we’re always available so you never have to be. Our local team satisfies Metro Nashville’s 25-mile responsible party requirement for all managed properties.
Nashville STR Compliance
Nashville Metro STR Permits — What You Need to Know.
Metro Nashville requires all short-term rental properties to hold a valid Short Term Rental Property (STRP) permit before listing (Nashville.gov official permit types). The annual permit fee is $313 for both permit types, with renewal required every year alongside proof of $1 million per-occurrence liability insurance. Type 1 (Owner-Occupied): Owner must reside at the property as their primary residence. LLCs, corporations, and trusts are ineligible. Up to 4 sleeping rooms may be rented. Type 2 (Non-Owner-Occupied): New NOO permits are prohibited in residential zoning (AR2A, R, RS, RM). New NOO permits are only available in commercial and mixed-use zones (MUN, MUL, MUG, OG, OR20–OR40-A, DTC, SCC, SCR, and others). Existing NOO permits in residential zones may renew but are non-transferable—adding approximately $62,000 to purchase price as a permit premium (rakidzich.com, 2026).
Hotel Occupancy Tax is 7% of gross rental receipts plus $2.50 per night, remitted by the 20th of each month via the Metro Finance portal. State sales tax (7%) and business tax registration at both city and county level are also required (Nashville.gov, occupancy tax). Stays of 30+ continuous days by the same guest are exempt after Day 30. Venturebnb manages all permit applications, renewals, and tax remittance for every property in our Nashville portfolio.
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All market data cited on this page is sourced from published industry research, government reports, and recognised STR analytics platforms. We update our benchmarks as new data becomes available.
Sources Referenced on This Page
As of June 2026 — figures reflect most recently published data
- 1.Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp — 2023 Tourism Economic ImpactSource for Nashville welcoming 16.83 million visitors to Davidson County in 2023, generating $10.77 billion in direct visitor spending ($29.5M/day). Record year, up 4% over 2022. visitmusiccity.com (May 2024)
- 2.Airbtics — Nashville Airbnb Market Report (March 2026)Source for Nashville median annual STR revenue of $50,000 across ~8,300 active listings. Also source for East Nashville sub-market (2,019 active listings, 9.51% gross yield on 3BR). airbtics.com
- 3.Airbtics — Buying an Airbnb in Nashville: Neighbourhood Guide (2026)Source for Rutledge Hill (SoBro) 2BR annual revenue $96,601 at 10.85% gross yield; 12 South 2BR $67,109 at 8.66% gross yield. airbtics.com
- 4.BNBCalc — Nashville Tennessee Airbnb Market Data & Investor Guide (2024)Source for Downtown ADR $289–$450 / 75–85% occupancy; The Gulch $350 ADR / 80% occupancy / $102,000 est. annual revenue; East Nashville $175 ADR / 72% occupancy; Germantown $220 ADR / 75% / $60,500 annual. bnbcalc.com
- 5.STRSearch — Nashville’s Best Airbnb Locations: Data-Driven Guide (2024–2025)Source for SoBro occupancy rate 79%, average stay 3.47 days, ADR $346. Also source for neighbourhood-level occupancy peak figures across Downtown, Gulch, and East Nashville. blog.strsearch.com
- 6.Nashville.gov — Short Term Rental Property Permit Types (Official)Source for Type 1 / Type 2 permit rules, $313 annual fee, owner occupancy requirements, NOO zoning restrictions, and 4-sleeping-room maximum. nashville.gov
- 7.Nashville.gov — Pay STR Property Occupancy Tax (Official)Source for 7% Hotel Occupancy Tax + $2.50/night flat fee, remittance deadline of the 20th of each month, and 30-day exemption rule. nashville.gov
- 8.rakidzich.com — Nashville STR Investing 2026: The Permit Reset PlaybookSource for existing NOO permit in residential zone adding approximately $62,000 to purchase price, Metro Council moratorium capping NOO permits at ~4,800 units in Davidson County. rakidzich.com (2026)