Website: https://thearcadenashville.com/
The Arcade is a historic, mixed-use building and shopping destination in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The website describes it as a thriving, mixed-use epicenter for downtown Nashville where retail, hospitality, and the arts converge. Located in the heart of the city, the property combines shops, restaurants, bars, and an arts program within a restored landmark structure, and it presents itself as a timeless destination in the heart of Nashville.
About
According to the website, The Arcade was built in 1902 and was modeled after Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele. The property has been completely restored with the help of local architects at Dryden Studio. The building spans nearly five acres across two city blocks, making it a sizable presence in the downtown Nashville core. As a covered arcade, it brings together independent retailers, food and beverage tenants, and creative spaces under one roof, continuing its long history as a Nashville gathering place.
Tenants
The Arcade hosts a wide mix of retail, dining, and arts tenants. Businesses listed on the website include Faherty, Urban Cowboy Bar, Flea Style, Savannah Bee Company, LA Green, Buddy’s Tiny Tonk, Ugly Bagel, Any Old Iron, Mimi + Dottie, RSlice By Roberta’s, From Nashville with Love, the Arcade Arts Program, The Peanut Shop, Daniel X Diamond, Beignets & Brew, Playa Bowls, H Bar C Ranchwear, Kokos Ice Cream, 417 Union, Tony’s Shoe Service, and Varallo’s Restaurant.
The website also lists additional tenants noted as coming soon, including NADC Burger, Bar Roze, Naked Farmer, Whitney’s Cookies, and Nashville Showstop. The Arcade Arts Program reflects the property’s stated role as a place where the arts are part of the mix alongside retail and hospitality.
Location & Contact
The Arcade is located at 223 4th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37219, in downtown Nashville. The website provides a “Get Directions” link to the property’s location and includes a tenant directory page for visitors looking to explore individual businesses. The Arcade maintains a presence on social media, including Facebook and Instagram under the handle @thearcadenashville. No central phone number or email address for the property is listed on the website.
Additional Information
The website features a “See Our Tenants” page that catalogs the businesses operating within the building, along with a homepage that highlights the property’s history, restoration, and role as a downtown Nashville destination. Each tenant listing on the site includes an option to explore that business further, and the directory spans apparel and accessories, food and beverage, specialty retail, and the arts. The Arcade’s combination of long-standing structure, restoration work, and a curated mix of retail, dining, and arts tenants is the central focus of its online presence.
The property’s history is a recurring theme on the site, with the 1902 construction date, the inspiration drawn from Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele, and the restoration work by Dryden Studio all highlighted as part of what makes the building distinctive. The Arcade Arts Program is presented as one of the tenants, underscoring the property’s stated role as a place where retail, hospitality, and the arts converge. Visitors are directed to individual tenants for specific hours, menus, and offerings, since each business within The Arcade operates independently. The website also notes that its design was credited to Wilmington Design Co.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (thearcadenashville.com).