If you are comparing Apartments Near Nashville Zoo At Grassmere, The Landry is an apartment community at 100 Hickory Highlands Dr, Antioch, TN 37013, southeast of the zoo’s Nolensville Pike corridor. Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is in South Nashville, and The Landry is a better fit for renters who want to live on the Antioch side of town with practical driving access to the zoo, not directly beside its entrance.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is one of the area’s major year-round attractions, located on the historic Grassmere property on Nolensville Pike. Renters often ask about living nearby because they visit the zoo regularly, work or volunteer there, have annual passes, or simply like being close to South Nashville recreation without choosing a downtown address. The zoo is also a useful landmark for understanding this part of Nashville, since Nolensville Pike connects a long stretch of neighborhoods, restaurants, retail, and commuter routes.
From The Landry, daily driving is centered around the Antioch and Bell Road area. Bell Road is one of the main local connectors, and residents also use I-24, Harding Place, Nolensville Pike, Murfreesboro Pike, and nearby retail corridors depending on where they are headed. For zoo trips, event days, and weekend visits, I always recommend checking live traffic before leaving because South Nashville routes can change quickly around school schedules, commuter peaks, and zoo events.
The location works well for people who want South Nashville access but still want an Antioch home base. Nashville International Airport is the closest major airport, and Nashville State Community College is also within a reasonable regional drive. Day-to-day, many residents choose this area because they can reach grocery runs, dining, parks, shopping, and work routes without needing to live in a busier central Nashville setting.
The Landry’s published floor plans include one- and two-bedroom apartment homes ranging from 540 to 1,069 square feet. Options include compact one-bedroom layouts such as the A1, larger one-bedroom homes including select sunroom plans, and two-bedroom, two-bath layouts such as the B1 through B4. Current pricing, deposits, available move-in dates, and any touring options are best confirmed directly with the leasing office, since availability changes.
For renters who spend weekends at the zoo or commute around South Nashville, the community amenities are practical rather than just decorative. The Landry offers three expansive pools, a 24/7 fitness center and yoga studio, a resident clubhouse with coffee bar, an indoor game space, a business center with Wi-Fi, picnic areas, grill stations, and an outdoor lounge area with a fire pit. There is also on-site maintenance, a clothes care center, a playground, a turfed soccer field, open parking, and easy access to Bell Road.
Inside the apartment homes, features include in-home washers, wood-style flooring, spacious walk-in closets, private patios, black appliances, bedroom ceiling fans, and modern lighting. Select homes may also include sunrooms, wood-burning fireplaces, breakfast bars, built-in bookshelves, and white shaker cabinetry, so those are worth confirming with the office if they matter to your layout choice.
Pet owners often ask about this location because the zoo area, South Nashville parks, and neighborhood green spaces make outdoor time part of the routine. The Landry is a pet-friendly community with a dog park, and the current policy allows up to two pets per apartment home, with pet fees, monthly pet rent, and breed or weight restrictions subject to the community’s guidelines.
The honest trade-off is that this is not the right choice if you want to walk to Nashville Zoo at Grassmere or avoid driving for most Nashville-area trips. Antioch is a car-oriented part of the metro area, and routes to the zoo, BNA, downtown Nashville, and other destinations should be judged by real drive times at the hours you travel most. If the location, floor plan range, and amenities fit what you are looking for, schedule a tour or contact The Landry leasing office to compare current homes before you apply.