The Top 5 Tallest Buildings Decorating the Nashville Skyline

Nashville’s skyline is iconic. The John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge connects downtown to east Nashville, reaching over the Cumberland River. If you’re standing on the bridge facing downtown, Riverfront Park greets you. Behind the park, the prominent skyscrapers pepper the skyline. Even more, the Nashville Skyline is so iconic that it is featured on the Tennessee state driver’s license. With Nashville’s rapidly growing population, it remains to be seen how much the city’s skyline will change over the next decade. As of November 2023, these are the five tallest buildings decorating the Nashville Skyline.

1. AT&T Building (Batman Building)

The most recognizable building on the skyline is the AT&T Building. The AT&T Building received its famous nickname, “The Batman Building,” because of the identical pointed spires at the very top. These spires are on opposite sides of the building. From a distance, they resemble Batman’s ears. AT&T used to be the sole tenant of the building. Now, there are multiple office spaces in the tower.

Height: 617 feet high, 33 stories 

2. Four Seasons Hotel & Residences

The second tallest building is the Four Seasons Hotel & Residence. This particular building serves two purposes: it is a hotel and a private residence. The hotel has 235 hotel rooms, a restaurant, and a full-service spa. Similar to the hotel, the residence portion provides panoramic city and river views with floor-to-ceiling windows. Best of all, the 14th floor has a gorgeous garden for the building’s residents. 

Height: 542 feet high, 40 stories 

3. 505 Building

The 505 Building is the tallest residential building in Nashville. The building holds 45 stories worth of apartments and condos. The buildings boast a 50-foot sunbathing terrace, private poolside cabanas, saltwater pool, and a dog park, just to name a few of the amenities located within this skyscraper.  

Height: 523 feet high, 45 stories 

4. Fifth Third Center 

The Fifth Third Center offers some of the most breathtaking views of Nashville. The building offers a state-of-the-art fitness center, covered walkways, several restaurants, a conference center, and an outdoor plaza. In 1994, the Fifth Third Center lost its title of the tallest building in Nashville.

Height: 490 feet high, 31 stories 

5. Bridgestone Tower

The fifth tallest building in Nashville is the Bridgestone Tower, which was completed in 2017. Currently, the building serves Bridgestone Americas’ headquarters. You can find Bridgestone Tower located between the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Height: 460 feet high, 30 stories 

The Nashville Skyline

Although this list only covers the top five tallest buildings in Nashville, there are other close contenders. The JW Marriott Nashville and the Westin Nashville are definitely in the top 10. As people continue flocking to Music City, more buildings are added to accommodate population growth. The Nashville skyline might look completely different in five or 10 years. As of 2023, the AT&T Building, Four Seasons Hotel & Residences, 505 Building, Fifth Third Center, and Bridgestone Tower are the top five tallest buildings decorating the Nashville skyline.

Summary of the Top 5 Tallest Buildings Decorating the Nashville Skyline