Five Points and Lockeland Springs Neighborhood

Welcome to Five Points and Lockeland Springs! You are now standing at the intersection of Clearview St and the cross streets of Woodland and 11th. It’s called “Five Points” because, you guessed it, five different streets form this East Nashville hub. The Lockeland Springs Neighborhood Association, organized in 1978, is one of the city’s earliest organized neighborhood associations and represents over 2,000 properties.

This area first developed in the 1880s with suburban estates such as Lynnlawn, Springdale, Bransford Residence, and of course Lockeland—for which the neighborhood is named. By 1900, these estates were subdivided and then redeveloped by the 1930s. You’ll find a great variety of architectural styles in the neighborhood including Eastlake, Queen Anne, Spanish Mission, American Four Square, and Craftsman Bungalow. 

After the 1916 fire and 1933 tornado, this area was relatively barren. Then, in the 1970s, the Metro Development and Housing Agency offered low interest loans, which attracted new businesses back to the area. The tornado that tore through East Nashville in 1998 dealt Five Points another major blow, but efforts to rebuild the neighborhood were overall successful. Thanks to its close proximity to downtown and many historic homes, Five Points has become a new destination for cuisine, shopping, nightlife, and culture.

Stop by the famous Five Points Pizza for a quick bite. Grab a cup of locally roasted coffee at Bongo Java East. Browse antiques at Wonders on Woodland. Check out the Art & Invention Gallery to view pieces from local artists. As the sun goes down, venture out to bars such as 3 Crow and The Red Door Saloon for a vibrant nightlife experience. As you know, another tornado ripped through East Nashville in 2020. Although Five Points was seriously damaged, repairs and restoration promise to usher in a new era of prosperity for one of East Nashville’s most iconic intersections. 

From South 11th St. you can see your next stop, Woodland Studios, on your left as you cross Woodland St. Listen to the narrative as you walk to Forrest Ave.