The Gulch
A trendy district converted from an old railway yard, filled with restaurants, bars, and boutiques. The “What Lifts You” angel-wings mural is a popular photo spot.
The Gulch lies southwest of downtown. It was once a railway freight yard sitting below street level. After the 2000s, it was redeveloped into a LEED-certified mixed-use district. Between high-rise apartments are restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and bars. It is also home to Station Inn, a beloved bluegrass music venue. The most famous feature is “What Lifts You,” a mural of angel wings created by artist Kelsey Montague. Visitors often have to wait in line to take photos with it. It is about a 15-minute walk to Broadway, and it's a good area for brunch and shopping.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Frist Art Museum
- National Museum of African American Music
- Music Row & RCA Studio B
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Lower Broadway Honky-Tonks
- Ryman Auditorium
- Johnny Cash Museum
- Printers Alley