Commercial Real Estate
-For Sale
Historic Germantown
1212 6th Avenue North,
Nashville 37208
Where historic character meets modern craftsmanship.
Welcome to Germantown — Nashville's most walkable historic neighborhood, where tree-lined, brick-sidewalked streets are alive with acclaimed restaurants, boutique retail, live entertainment, and a thriving residential community.
1212 6th Avenue North is a rare chance to own a premier Nashville commercial property in one of the Nashville's most sought-after districts — an exceptional foundation for a signature restaurant, a creative co-working hub, high-end retail, a distinctive professional office or a video production facility.
1212 6th Avenue North
The Germantown Advantage
Strategically positioned in the heart of Germantown, this prime commercial property was built from the ground up in 1999 under the neighborhood's historic overlay — giving it the character of the district with the bones of modern construction. It offers a versatile foundation for a restaurant, co-working venture, high-end retail concept, or professional services office.
The building is move-in ready and sits on a landscaped double lot with 17 on-site parking spaces, directly north of Downtown Nashville.
Spanning two parcels, the oversized lot delivers generous indoor and outdoor space rarely found this close to the urban core.
The current owners have preserved the building's historic charm while thoughtfully updating it with modern technology, contemporary furnishings, and top-of-the-line finishes — creating a refined, eclectic aesthetic that guests often describe as Germantown's “hidden gem.”
Every detail, from its high-visibility location to its structural integrity, has been optimized for flexibility and future use.
Property Investment Highlights
Secure a premier position in one of Nashville's most dynamic historic neighborhoods.
1212 6th Avenue North sits just minutes from Downtown, East Nashville, The Gulch, and 12 South.
Built in 1999 to complement the surrounding historic architecture, the property offers a flexible floor plan with abundant parking and inviting indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces — a natural fit for high-end restaurant, co-working, professional services, video production or retail use.
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Prime Hospitality Location: High-visibility presence in Germantown — Nashville's most walkable district and a top destination for elite dining and retail.
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Move-In Ready Infrastructure: Modern construction with strong structural integrity, and contemporary top-tier finishes suited to most uses. Easy to renovate or add on as needed.
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Dedicated On-Site Parking: Seventeen private parking spaces on an oversized double lot — a meaningful competitive advantage in the high-density urban core.
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Flexible MUN Zoning: An adaptable layout that seamlessly supports restaurant concepts, professional offices, or creative firm headquarters.
Property Specifications
Modern Infrastructure:
Building & Lot:
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±5,997 SF Total.
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±5,474 SF Building & 523 SF storage structure on 0.36 acres
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17 parking spaces on property - could be expansion space
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Free street parking
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Several lots within 50 yards
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9 rooms
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1 full bath, 2 half baths
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2 decks, 2 covered patios
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Large landscaped side garden
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Three High-Capacity HVAC Systems all under warranty
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Professional Grade Electrical
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Top of the line technical infrastructure
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Meraki indoor & outdoor security cameras
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Meraki Wireless Access Points
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Alarm.com Security system
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HVAC individually cooled equipment room
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Full kitchen plus two other coffee bar/kitchenette areas with refrigerators.
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Electrical & plumbing installed in 1999
Build it Your Way Upgrades:
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Commercial grade kitchen can be added
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Elevator installation options, as needed.
Zoned MUN, the property supports a wide range of uses — restaurant, professional office, retail, event space, training facility, and more — with ample on-site parking to support them all.
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Location & Zoning
1212 6th Ave North
Photo Gallery
A curated visual tour of 1212 6th Avenue North. The first floor offers an open, flexible plan, while the second and third floors provide a series of more intimate rooms. Both the first and second floors open easily onto outdoor space — whether the landscaped garden or private decks.
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Own an Address in the
Heart of Nashville
& Historic Germantown
Perfectly situated on 6th Avenue North between Madison and Monroe, this address places you at the center of Nashville — convenient to Downtown and every interstate, and surrounded by the city's most dynamic, walkable neighborhoods.
Germantown is the hub where high-density residential living meets thriving retail, dining, and professional offices. Strong pedestrian flow and elite commercial potential converge here, placing this property at the epicenter of Nashville's most in-demand community.
To the South (2–5 min drive)
Downtown, Broadway, Bicentennial Mall, the Farmers' Market, Bridgestone Arena, Waterfront Park, Music City Center, the Broadway honky-tonks, entertainment hotels and restaurants, the business district, Starbucks Corporate, AllianceBernstein, and the Ryman Auditorium.
To the East (5–10 min drive)
The 120-acre River North development, Nissan Stadium, Top Golf, Oracle's world headquarters, and the East Nashville neighborhood with its restaurants and entertainment.
To the Southwest (5–10 min drive)
The Gulch, Pie Town, Music Row, and the 12 South neighborhood.
To the West (5–12 min drive)
Midtown, Vanderbilt, West End, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Belle Meade, Belmont, Lipscomb, Fisk, and Meharry.
Connectivity
Surrounded by I-24, I-65, I-40, and I-440, with Nashville International Airport just 10–12 minutes east on I-40.
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on this Rare Opportunity
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