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Shadow Glen neighborhood

Shadow Glen

Cul-de-sac calm and mature trees — suburban Nashville without the sprawl

Nashville, TN Real Estate

Traditional single-family homesEstablished tree canopyPercy Priest Lake proximityFamily-friendly sidewalks

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The Neighborhood

Cul-de-sac calm and mature trees — suburban Nashville without the sprawl

Known for

Traditional single-family homesEstablished tree canopyPercy Priest Lake proximityFamily-friendly sidewalksQuick I-40 access

Market Trends

Shadow Glen Market Overview

Abode Rent Index

How Shadow Glen rents are trending

From leased listings, through June 2026

Year over year
-8.2%
Vs. Nashville median
-51%
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Location

Shadow Glen in Nashville

About Shadow Glen

Shadow Glen sits tucked between Old Hickory Boulevard and Percy Priest Lake in southeastern Nashville, where ranch homes and two-story colonials line streets shaded by oaks and maples planted decades ago. The neighborhood runs south from I-40 toward the lake, with curved drives and cul-de-sacs that slow traffic to a crawl. Sidewalks connect the blocks. Front porches face each other. This is Nashville's suburban heart — no pretense, no new construction frenzy, just homes people have lived in for years.

You're ten minutes from Percy Priest Lake's boat ramps and hiking trails at Seven Points Recreation Area. Anderson Road feeds into Old Hickory Boulevard, which puts you five minutes from Walmart, Publix, and the shops at Hamilton Crossing. McGavock High School is a mile west. I-40 runs along the northern edge of the neighborhood, so downtown Nashville is a twenty-minute drive when you need it. For barbecue, Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint on Nolensville Pike is fifteen minutes away.

Shadow Glen real estate leans toward single-family homes built in the 1980s and 1990s — three to four bedrooms, two-car garages, quarter-acre to half-acre lots. Most properties here are owner-occupied, though some homes for sale in Shadow Glen appear sporadically as families relocate. Rent in Shadow Glen is rare; this is a neighborhood where people buy and stay. If you want space, quiet, and a yard for the dog without driving an hour to find it, this is where you look.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Living in Shadow Glen

Shadow Glen is known for its established single-family homes, mature tree canopy, and quiet suburban streets. The neighborhood sits near Percy Priest Lake and offers quick access to I-40, balancing residential calm with convenient proximity to Nashville's growth corridors.

Shadow Glen features primarily single-family homes built in the 1980s and 1990s, most with three to four bedrooms, two-car garages, and lots ranging from a quarter-acre to half an acre. The architectural style leans traditional — ranch layouts and two-story colonials dominate the streetscape.

Shadow Glen is predominantly an owner-occupied neighborhood, so rental inventory is limited. Most properties here are single-family homes purchased by long-term residents. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Nashville, you'll find more options in nearby Antioch or closer to downtown along the I-40 corridor.

Shadow Glen is minutes from Percy Priest Lake's Seven Points Recreation Area, Hamilton Crossing shopping center on Old Hickory Boulevard, and McGavock High School. I-40 provides direct access to downtown Nashville, Opry Mills, and the airport. Nolensville Pike's restaurant row, including Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint, is a short drive south.

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