Osage-North Fisk sits in North Nashville, just north of Fisk University and close to the historic Jefferson Street corridor, long known as the heart of Nashville's Black business and entertainment district.
The area is anchored by several of the city's historically Black institutions, including Fisk, Meharry Medical College, and Tennessee State University, which give the neighborhood a strong institutional and cultural identity distinct from more commercial parts of Nashville.
Housing here tends to be smaller and older than in newer-build neighborhoods, with modest single-family homes alongside apartment buildings, and the area has seen a gradual mix of long-time residents and newer renters drawn by its proximity to downtown.
Germantown and the Bicentennial Capitol Mall area are just a short drive away, putting North Nashville within easy reach of downtown jobs and entertainment without the density or price point of neighborhoods directly on the riverfront.
Because the area is in a period of change, with older housing stock sitting alongside newer development, renters may find a wider range of building ages and price points than in more uniform neighborhoods. Apartment List lets you compare Osage-North Fisk listings by price and amenities so you can find a fit as the neighborhood continues to evolve.




