For renters comparing apartments near Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, The Darby is a pet-friendly apartment community at 500 Piccadilly Row in Antioch, Tennessee, with one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes. The zoo is located on Nolensville Pike in south Nashville, and residents generally use Antioch-area routes such as Bell Road, Harding Place, Nolensville Pike, and I-24 to move between the community, the zoo area, and the broader Nashville region.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is one of the major family and educational attractions in Middle Tennessee. It sits on the historic Grassmere property and is known for animal habitats, walking paths, programs, and seasonal events that draw local families, school groups, caregivers, animal-care professionals, volunteers, and anyone who likes having a regular outdoor destination close to home.
Living in Antioch can make sense if you want access to the zoo area while still staying connected to daily needs in southeast Nashville. From The Darby, residents are close to the Antioch retail and service corridors around Bell Road and I-24, while Nolensville Pike and Harding Place remain important routes for zoo trips, errands, restaurants, and cross-town drives. As with much of Nashville, traffic patterns matter, especially around commuter hours and weekend event times, so it is wise to test your own route before choosing a lease.
The Darby’s floor plan mix is straightforward: the A1 is a one-bedroom, one-bath home with 720 square feet, the B1 is a two-bedroom, two-bath home with 840 square feet, and the C2 is a three-bedroom, two-bath home with 1,501 square feet. That range gives renters a few practical options, whether you need a simpler layout, a second bedroom for guests or work, or more separation in a larger home. Current pricing, deposits, move-in dates, and availability can change, so those details are best confirmed directly with the leasing office.
The community amenities are useful for residents who spend weekends out and about but still want easy ways to unwind at home. The Darby has a sparkling pool with a sun deck, a pavilion with an outdoor lounge area, grilling stations, a resident clubhouse with a pool table, a business center with Wi-Fi, and 24/7 fitness center access with cardio equipment. Outdoor amenities also include a playground, landscaped walking paths, a turfed soccer field, outdoor gym equipment, and a dog park.
Inside the apartment homes, the features are practical rather than overcomplicated. Available resident amenities include in-home washers, bedroom ceiling fans, wood-style flooring, private patios, black appliances, white shaker cabinetry, and storage availability. If a particular feature is important to your move, ask the office to confirm it for the specific apartment home you are considering.
Pet owners should also look closely at The Darby if the zoo area is part of your regular routine and you want pet-focused amenities at home. The community is pet-friendly and includes a dog park, with a stated maximum of two pets per apartment home. Pet fees, monthly pet rent, breed restrictions, weight restrictions, and required paperwork should be reviewed with the office before applying.
The honest trade-off is that The Darby is not the best fit if you need to walk to the zoo or want a car-free daily routine centered on Nolensville Pike. This is an Antioch address, and most trips to the zoo, downtown Nashville, Nashville International Airport, or other regional destinations will typically involve driving, rideshare, or planning around transit options and traffic.
If access to the zoo area, Antioch shopping corridors, and practical on-site amenities all matter in your apartment search, contact The Darby’s leasing office or schedule a tour to compare available floor plans in person.