Nashvillians, what do you think about Nashville's african american population. (Gallatin: 2010, to live in)

[oakland2nashville]

I was cruising Lischey ave today for the first time in about two years. ( I made a wrong turn off of Gallatin Pike but I used to live in Mcferrin Park so I know my way through there) The area had totally changed. It is very nice. Everything is remodled. But another thing that caught my eye is, the white population. I saw more whites than blacks, which was surprising considering that that area used to be like 85% black. I am aware of the decreasing black population all over East Nashville. Also, with German/salem town becoming white, hope gardens, and even lower Buena Vista, (The area around the Cheatham Pl projects) what do you guys think about the black population? Has it decreased that much? Or, is it migrating to other parts of town. I now live in Antioch so I do not get to go around these areas that much. If Nashville's black population has indeed decreased, is it a major or minor decrease. Another question I have is about the Nations area of West Nashville. I have a cousin (single, out of the Bronx, black, female) who just got a great deal there and is strongly considering the area. My question is how strong is the black presence there. Is the Nations area predominantly black? Is the black population there strong? Increasing/Decreasing? Have you guys seen any blacks over there? Are blacks overall decreasing in Nashville, or increasing? If they are increasing, what parts of town are they migrating too, because they are leaving East and North Nashville.

Thanks

[goodman2]

That question is very interesting indeed but I am happy for East and especially Northeast Nashville zip code 37207 to finally grow more racially diverse. Answering this question seems too hard for me to properly answer so my only guess would be all throughout the city of Nashville scattered in various areas or perhaps Antioch and maybee Madison.

[sek1986]

I believe the Nations, and west Nashville in general, is predominantly white. I think at one time, the Nations area was made up of whites and other ethnicities, but not many blacks. Regardless, if an area is "mostly white," I don't think that means a black person won't be welcomed. That area, as well as all others you mentiond, are urban and very diverse.

[oakland2nashville]

Anybody else? I am more concerned about the area above the freeway closer to the river and North Nashville. Also has the black population been increasing or decreasing? If it has been increasing, what part of town has it been migrating to?

[goodman2]

I am guessing you mean Bordeaux zip code 37218 that is above the freeway closer to the river and North Central Nashville zip code 37208 where Jefferson Street is at that you mention.I don't think anyone will know about a increase or decrease until the 2010 census comes out but if anyone is migrating anywhere it would have to be Antioch to my best guess since that is what everyone keeps talking about.

[oakland2nashville]

No, not really. I am talking about West Nashville just West of the Preston Taylor housing projects off of 40th and Clifton, above the freeway.

[goodman2]

West Nashville zip code 37209 is a likeable area and I have been to the Nashville West Shopping Center before and I liked it very much now as for housing in the area as you speak of I really wouldn't know much about that since I live in East Nashville but I do know there is many nice neighborhhods there for everyone.