Planning a Halloween trip to Nashville and wondering where to take the kids trick-or-treating? The city offers more than costumes and candy—it’s a full neighborhood experience. From elaborately decorated homes to streets buzzing with festive energy, families can safely enjoy spooky fun while filling their bags with treats. Here’s a guide to the top neighborhoods where little ghouls and goblins can make the most of Halloween night.
Old Hickory Village
Start in the north of Nashville with a stop at Old Hickory Village, about 25 minutes from the city. Neighbors go all out with decorations, and full-size candy bars are easy to find. Parking at the library makes it simple to start your route, and the neighborhood is full of festive energy. Early excitement builds with the Historic Old Hickory Village Harvest Festival on October 18, featuring food, shopping, kids’ activities, and costumes. By Halloween night, the streets are alive with decorations, smiling faces, and plenty of candy to collect.
East Nashville
After exploring the northern neighborhoods, head over to East Nashville, where Eastland Avenue shines with pro-level decorations and busy sidewalks. Streets like Ordway and Russell are usually closed to cars, giving kids a safer path to dash door-to-door. Expect big crowds—around 400 kids typically make the rounds here—but that’s part of the fun. For a quieter stroll, Fatherland Street and Greenfield in Inglewood are great options. The Shelby Park Community Center Trunk-or-Treat on October 23 also offers a fun, organized way for families to gather candy without the chaos.
Hillsboro West End
Closer to the city center, Hillsboro West End shines with quirky decorations like chained skeletons and pin graveyards. The neighborhood blocks off streets for pedestrians, and makes room for extras like bounce houses and a fire truck. Wide sidewalks make this an easy stroll for families, and nearby Belmont, Cedar, and Fairfax Streets are also worth a detour before heading home with a bag full of treats.
Belmont
Just down the road, Belmont keeps things festive with sidewalk-lined streets and neighbors who really lean into Halloween decorating. Belmont Boulevard and Oakland Avenue are the hot spots, drawing families from all around each year. The area is a mix of grand homes and bungalows, which makes every block feel like a different set on a Halloween movie. It’s the kind of place where the candy is sweet but the community energy is even sweeter.
12 South
Head a little further south and you’ll hit Sevier Park, the heart of Nashville’s 12 South neighborhood. Families crowd the sidewalks, houses glow with creative displays, and kids have plenty of space to load up on treats. For the little ones, the Sevier Park Community Center hosts a Toddler Trunk-or-Treat, where families can reserve a parking spot to decorate a trunk—with a prize for the best-themed setup. Nearby shops and cafés give parents a chance to grab a quick pick-me-up, and by night, the streets are alive with kids, costumes, and Halloween energy.
Belle Meade
Now heading south, Belle Meade is 16 minutes from Nashville and puts a glamorous twist on Halloween. Sprawling estates hand out premium treats, and the Belle Meade Historic Site hosts its annual Trick-or-Treat on October 26. Families can enjoy a mile-long treat walk, games, costume contests, and even a dance party—all free. The neighborhood goes all out with decorations and candy, making it a special night to dress up your little superheroes. If you’ve ever wanted your kids to trick-or-treat at a mansion, this is the place to do it.
Historic Downtown Franklin
While you’re down south, stop in Downtown Franklin, just 30 minutes from Nashville, where historic homes meet Halloween fun. West Main Street features stunning antebellum houses with creative decorations, making trick-or-treating a unique experience. On Halloween night, families stroll the brick sidewalks from porch to porch. Franklin also hosts Pumpkinfest on October 25, Middle Tennessee’s largest fall festival, with arts and crafts, live entertainment, kids’ activities, and costume contests, adding extra festive fun to a night of trick-or-treating through the historic district.
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Each of these neighborhoods brings its own spin on Halloween, and being nearby makes the night easier and more exciting for the whole family. GoodNight Stay has homes close to the action, giving you a place to wind down after the candy bags are full. This fall, you can also get 15% off select homes for reservation dates now through November 30, 2025, using code HELLOTNFALL at checkout. Spend the season in a home that keeps you close to the fun and ready for all the holiday memories ahead.
