Looking for a diverse, yet safe neighborhood

[yank283]

Speaking of South Inglewood. MDHA just rebuilt the Community Center and renovated the park and they did a fantastic job -

Residents pleased with South Inglewood Park makeover

By Nancy DeVille • THE TENNESSEAN • April 29, 2009

A makeover of the South Inglewood Park at 1625 Rebecca St. in East Nashville will add to the quality of life in the area, residents say.
A federal community development block grant totaling about $500,000 made possible several improvements, including a renovated walking track, increased lighting, a multipurpose field and re-graded softball field, a reconfigured parking area and improved handicap accessibility.

Thomasa Bean and her husband, Horace, frequent the park's walking track but were concerned about the inadequate lighting "The lighting will provide a greater sense of safety and will allow us to be able to walk a little later in the evening," she said. "The improvements to the field will benefit both children and adults that play on teams at the park. We have more young professionals moving into our neighborhood, and I'm starting to see more people taking their children to the park and walking their pets."

A portion of the South Inglewood community is designed by the Metro Development Housing Agency as a neighborhood strategy area and was eligible for block grant funds for neighborhood improvements. With the guidance provided by a community elected citizen advisory committee, the grant funds were used to complement the 23,000-square-foot community center Metro Parks completed last year, said Sima Thakkar, assistant director for community development with MDHA.

Neighbors and community leaders will come together to celebrate the recently completed upgrades at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at South Inglewood Park.

[JustANashvilleGal]

Much of Inglewood, lockland springs, eastend, and eastwood neighbors aren't what I would call Up and coming. They are largely a Come area. Houses in lockland springs are now no more affordable then sylvan park or belmont.

If you want to get a deal and can deal with a transitional neighborhood, then do you research. Find out how the neighborhood was, how it is, and the plans for the area. If you find a neighborhood that has big plans and the funds to back it, then swoop in. If time allows, perhaps even spend a year as a renter to feel it out. Once a neighborhood is desireable to the majority, then it won't be very affordable anymore and you'll pay a premium for the perceived safety. Buying a house should be an investment when you have a small budget.

Our housing crisis is largly because so many buyers bought at the top of the market and had no equity in their house. SO when they couldn't afford their houses anymore, the was no reasonable way out. Any sale would cost thousands more than the house is worth.

Do your research and get a home and an investment.

[yank283]

Originally Posted by JustANashvilleGal

Much of Inglewood, lockland springs, eastend, and eastwood neighbors aren't what I would call Up and coming. They are largely a Come area. Houses in lockland springs are now no more affordable then sylvan park or belmont.

If you want to get a deal and can deal with a transitional neighborhood, then do you research. Find out how the neighborhood was, how it is, and the plans for the area. If you find a neighborhood that has big plans and the funds to back it, then swoop in. If time allows, perhaps even spend a year as a renter to feel it out. Once a neighborhood is desireable to the majority, then it won't be very affordable anymore and you'll pay a premium for the perceived safety. Buying a house should be an investment when you have a small budget.

Our housing crisis is largly because so many buyers bought at the top of the market and had no equity in their house. SO when they couldn't afford their houses anymore, the was no reasonable way out. Any sale would cost thousands more than the house is worth.

Do your research and get a home and an investment.

Most of the areas you mentioned are already pretty established, but you can definitly find a deal in South Inglewood, McFerrin/Cleveland Park, Rosebank neighborhood, and, if your lucky, Eastwood Neighbors.

[serate]

Originally Posted by yank283

Of'course the original poster hasn't commented again so I doubt they are reading this anyway.

THE OP might not be reading, but I am! And I appreciate all who have commented.

Tho I'm thinking we've pretty much decided on Hendersonville. Just waiting to see if hubby is getting transferred or not.

[TNRyan23]

Hendersonville is a nice city. I've lived here now for two years and can honestly say I've not seen one crime. It's not very diverse though and that's a problem for myself and my family personally. The schools are fairly good. The education factor is excellent. They are very money hungry though and have had atleast 10 maybe closer to 20 fundraisers this year at my sons school. Most schools in the state are feeling the pinch but I have to wonder why they are going on field trips to the book store and to Kroger using school buses and gas if there are budget shortfalls. Oh well, Anyways..

To the O.P. if they're still around..

Any part of Nashville can be safe and diverse. There are a few areas of town to avoid but for the most part, You can find it anywhere. Most people will tell you to avoid Antioch and Madison but even they both have some great neighborhoods and blocks in them.

[TNRyan23]

Originally Posted by JustANashvilleGal

Much of Inglewood, lockland springs, eastend, and eastwood neighbors aren't what I would call Up and coming. They are largely a Come area. Houses in lockland springs are now no more affordable then sylvan park or belmont.

If you want to get a deal and can deal with a transitional neighborhood, then do you research. Find out how the neighborhood was, how it is, and the plans for the area. If you find a neighborhood that has big plans and the funds to back it, then swoop in. If time allows, perhaps even spend a year as a renter to feel it out. Once a neighborhood is desireable to the majority, then it won't be very affordable anymore and you'll pay a premium for the perceived safety. Buying a house should be an investment when you have a small budget.

Our housing crisis is largly because so many buyers bought at the top of the market and had no equity in their house. SO when they couldn't afford their houses anymore, the was no reasonable way out. Any sale would cost thousands more than the house is worth.

Do your research and get a home and an investment.

The Downtown areas and East Nashville are going to booming by 2020. I'd predict that homes in East Nashville won't be able to be touched for less than $600k.

My wife and I had a chance to buy a house off of Cahal for $85k but turned it down because the area looked a little iffy for us. That and for almost the same price we can get almost triple the house in Texas.

[serate]

Originally Posted by TNRyan23

Hendersonville is a nice city. I've lived here now for two years and can honestly say I've not seen one crime. It's not very diverse though and that's a problem for myself and my family personally. The schools are fairly good. The education factor is excellent. They are very money hungry though and have had atleast 10 maybe closer to 20 fundraisers this year at my sons school. Most schools in the state are feeling the pinch but I have to wonder why they are going on field trips to the book store and to Kroger using school buses and gas if there are budget shortfalls. Oh well, Anyways..

Schools aren't a factor. His youngest is 15 and lives with the birth vessel. Only kids I have are 2 cats, a pupdog, and my hubby, and I doubt any of them will attend school.

Diversity? *shrugs* We keep to ourselves mainly so it doesn't matter one way or the other. It's not that we're antisocial, it's just we're homebodies and don't go out much. ANd with him getting transferred every 2 - 3 years, why make a bunch of new friends, to just leave them soon?

[TNRyan23]

Originally Posted by serate

Diversity? *shrugs* We keep to ourselves mainly so it doesn't matter one way or the other. It's not that we're antisocial, it's just we're homebodies and don't go out much. ANd with him getting transferred every 2 - 3 years, why make a bunch of new friends, to just leave them soon?

Hendersonville will be perfect for you. Good luck.