MDHA’s Uptown Flats honored with beautification award

Representatives of the Dickerson Road Merchants Association and MDHA, pictured (l to r): Joe Cain, Michael Douglas, Adriane Harris, Mark Thompson, Angela Harrell, Marty Lang, Brenda Ross and Shay Martin.

 

Members of the Dickerson Road Merchants Association voted recently to recognize the newly opened Uptown Flats development with a neighborhood beautification award. Uptown Flats, located at the intersection of Dickerson Road and Gatewood Avenue, is a 72-unit apartment community developed by the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency through funding from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

The one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments feature modern amenities and a convenient location that make Uptown Flats an attractive option to renters looking for affordable housing near downtown Nashville. Leasing information and additional property details are available by calling 615-258-3313.

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