Tennessee Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Nashville, Tennessee

Population: 596,462

Located in Davidson County

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is known for its Country Music scene but in the past decade the capital of Tennessee is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southern United States. A low cost of living combined with a low tax base for businesses has created a metropolitan area that has been able to easily transition an increasing population while maintaining quality living standards.

If you love music, you're definitely going to love Nashville Tennessee! Although the city is rather spread out, properties are concentrated in three main areas. There is East Nashville Tennessee which covers the Opryland area; Midtown Nashville near "Music Row"; and Downtown Nashville Tennessee, which includes the business district. Founded in 1779, Nashville was originally called Fort Nashborough, in honor of acclaimed Revolutionary War hero General Francis Nash. In 1784, the community's name was changed from Nashborough to Nashville. The city became Tennessee's capital from 1812 to 1815 and was permanently established as the capital in 1843.

Nashville is the capital of Tennessee and a vital transportation, business and tourism center for North America. The Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), in the state's center, comprises eight counties and over one million in population. The Nashville region's economy is diverse and mirrors the national economy. The area benefits from low unemployment, consistent job growth, substantial outside investment and expansion, and a well-trained, growing labor force.

Nashville caters to broad range of tastes and interests to fit almost anyone's budget and lifestyle. Whether you're a family interested in Nashville’s excellent educational system, a career-oriented couple looking for an exquisite place to live and entertain or a singleton who's searching for a cool space with an array of social activities that won't break the bank, Nashville is your city.

Nicknamed the “Athens of the South,” Nashville is more than country music and cowboys. In fact, most people are surprised that the city has so much to offer. From the refined cultural institutions to the trendiest music venues, take a walk along Downtown Broadway and you’ll find something to fit anyone’s taste. The music scene has transformed over the past few decades to make a significant mark on the rock, hip-hop and jazz scenes. The area’s numerous colleges and universities add a distinctive college-town feel, with the world-renowned Vanderbilt University’s tree-canopied campus located in the heart of Nashville.

A strong economy and an abundance of social activities have made Nashville a great city for young people to move to. If you’re looking for a city that can offer you a well-paying job, plenty of shopping and entertainment, great weather and cool home that is affordable, then Nashville is a great place to buy your first home.

Have you dreamed of living in a city home complete with exposed brick, hardwood floors, 12 ft. ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows? How about spiral staircases, skylights and balconies over-looking downtown, complete with amazing architectural details and crown moldings? Well, Downtown Nashville has the home you’ve been dreaming to buy at a price that doesn’t break the bank. You will find downtown lofts, restored historical buildings, upscale town homes and modern condos. If you crave something eclectic, out of the ordinary and convenient to all the restaurants, nightlife, museums, arts and offices that downtown has to offer, urban living is for you!

If you are looking to buy a home in Nashville that is more suburban, then the upscale Green Hills community or the Belle Meade area are excellent choices. Located in both the Vanderbilt University and West End areas, these beautiful homes sit on spacious green lots that line the quiet streets. You will also find Lipscomb University, Harpeth Hall School and The Mall at Green Hills in this area. The Mall at Green Hills features some of the best shopping in Nashville including many upscale clothing and jewelry stores and much more! You never know which “country star” you may run in to!

Nashville also has a number of professional sports teams including the popular Nashville Predators and the Tennessee Titans. Located on the east bank of the Cumberland River is the city’s football stadium which is the home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans. Tennessee State University’s football team also plays here, as well as the annual Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl, a postseason college football game played every December.

The Sommet Center also hosts a number of concerts, sporting events, religious gatherings, business conventions and trade shows. The Center is converted to the Music City Theater for theater and Broadway shows. The Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center (formerly Opryland Hotel), is a large hotel and convention center. Divided into 5 sections, Gaylord Opryland features a number of restaurants, retail stores, as well as The Convention Center and is a popular spot for weddings, prom, shopping and much more.

The highly-anticipated Schermerhorn Symphony Center, named in honor of the late Maestro Kenneth Schermerhorn who led the Nashville Symphony for 22 years, opened in September of 2006 and is home to the critically acclaimed Nashville Symphony. The Nashville Symphony perform more than 100 classical, pops and special concert events each season and will present recitals, choral concerts, cabaret, jazz and world music events.

Nashville is one of the South’s fastest-growing and most vibrant cities, internationally renowned for its rich musical heritage and vibrant musical life. Other notable Nashville attractions are the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, historic Ryman Auditorium, the world famous Grand Ole Opry, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Vanderbilt and Fisk universities and the city’s lively "honky-tonks."

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