Sight Five Points, East Nashville
Five Points
A sight in Five Points, East Nashville, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late morning.
Why go
The crossroads at the heart of East Nashville, lined with bars, cafes and restaurants in old storefronts.
It is one of 11 curated places we feature in East Nashville, alongside 4 bars & cafés, 4 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The 5 Spot and Barista Parlor. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Five Points
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Late morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in East Nashville, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1The 5 Spot
Five Points dive with live music most nights and a Monday swing dance tradition.
Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Barista Parlor
Coffee bar in a converted auto shop on Gallatin Avenue, the original location.
Drinks · 0.2 mi straight-line - 3Attaboy
Menu-free cocktail bar where bartenders make drinks to your taste.
Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line - 4The Basement East
Mid-size rock and Americana venue, rebuilt after the 2020 tornado.
Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line - 5Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
Burgers, house sodas and a large beer garden on Fatherland Street.
Food · 0.4 mi straight-line - 6The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
Burgers, house-made sodas and a large beer garden on McFerrin Avenue.
Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Five Points is a stop on our Nashville New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in East Nashville
Five Points is our only sight pick in East Nashville; here is what else we recommend there. See the full East Nashville guide.
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Shelby Bottoms Greenway
Riverside paved and gravel trails through wetlands and meadows along the Cumberland.
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Mas Tacos Por Favor
Counter-service tacos and soups in a small East Nashville storefront.
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Lockeland Table
Neighborhood restaurant with wood-fired dishes and a happy hour in a 1930s building.
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Shelby Park
Large riverside park with a lake, trails and a view of the downtown skyline along the Cumberland.
When to go: weather by month, based on Nashville
Our climate figures for East Nashville come from nearby Nashville. Average daily highs in Nashville run from 46°F in January to 90°F in August; February is usually the wettest month. For Five Points itself, we suggest: Late morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Nashville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Nashville weather by month (covers East Nashville).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 36.17941, -86.75012
- Destination
- East Nashville, Tennessee
Five Points: quick answers
How much time do you need at Five Points?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Five Points. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Five Points?
Our pick: Late morning.
Is Five Points free?
Yes, we list Five Points as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Five Points?
Five Points appears on Nashville New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Five Points to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to East Nashville.
Plan East Nashville
- East Nashville travel guide 11 places
- Nashville weather (covers East Nashville) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in East Nashville
- Lockeland Table Food
- Shelby Bottoms Greenway Activity
- Shelby Park Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.