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Fisk Meharry is a historic North Nashville neighborhood centered on two of the city's most significant institutions, Fisk University and Meharry Medical College, both long-standing historically Black colleges that give the area a distinct academic identity.
The neighborhood sits between Germantown, Midtown, and The Nations, putting it within a short drive of downtown while maintaining its own character apart from those busier districts.
Fisk Meharry has deep roots as one of the nation's early free Black communities, and its history includes visits from civil rights leaders drawn to the university's role in the movement. The area is closely tied to Jefferson Street, historically one of Nashville's most important corridors for Black-owned businesses and music venues, and the broader neighborhood is often cited among the originators of Nashville's hot chicken tradition.
Housing in the area includes a mix of older single-family homes and smaller apartment buildings, with ongoing redevelopment bringing newer construction into parts of the neighborhood.
Renters drawn to Fisk Meharry tend to value its history, its proximity to downtown and Midtown, and its relatively central location compared to outlying parts of the city. Apartment List lets you compare Fisk Meharry listings with nearby North Nashville neighborhoods to find the right combination of price and location.
