My wife and I are moving to Nashville from Alaska. I've lived in multiple states and countries, and she's no newbie to living in different states. I've lived in LA, TX, and FL before Alaska, and wanted to know the cultural differences between Tennessee (Nashville area) and other southern states. Also, Alabama sucks, and your "roll tide" can shove it!
hiii! i’m thinking of moving to nashville from DC because DC is just too expensive for me.
how diverse / segregated is nashville?
i’m worried about the racism i may experience as a person of color.
i used to live in north dakota, so im used to being the only person of color in the room. but DC is very diverse, so it would be a culture shock.
thanks! 😎
Hey folks, I'm looking to move to a luxury building likely in the dt area and debating between the 505, Alcove, Prime and a few others. Which ones would you recommend? Seems they all offer great amenities and location so I'm wondering what are the communities like and which ones are most social? Let me know if you have any other building recommendations too.
Does anyone know how strict the historic overlays are around the 12 south neighborhood right now? We are looking at a cottage that might need some structural updates down the road but don't want to get stuck with major permitting delays.
For more context, I have been living in the Phoenix area my whole life, I am currently 21. I mostly specialize in Logistics work such as all warehouse jobs and delivery driving. I do also have some toes dipped in Construction (Residencial Electrical Work). I have a HS diploma only at the moment and will not further my education. Nashville caught my eye because in some ways I feel we are similar. Both are in the sunbelt, car dependant, boom towns in the sense that the population just absolutely quintupled. Both are purple cities in red states so you get a good mix of both politics. The only thing I know that could be a con is rent is higher than Phoenix because, correct me if I am mistaken, the home building has not kept up with the huge influx of people as well as the roads being overly congested. Phoenix on the other hand does beat Nashville in that, our traffic is a joke; really quick and easy to get anywhere. Rent/home prices have kept up because as you may have heard, Maricopa County became the fastest residential builder in the country for a long while. I do not want to spend more than 1200 on rent for a studio or 1bd 1ba, although I'll probably start by renting a room and then maybe when I am more set up I can get my own place. Some of the other less important things that attracted me is the city is smaller in population and has a kayakable river going straight through downtown. Not to mention I myself am a blues-country musician. I love spicy food and you guys do not disappoint with the wings and ribs. Hm also, seems like Nashville is near a 2-3hr drive to the beautiful Appalachia Mountains which is one of my top favorite places in the world. Back to the jobside of things, Nashville has more than enough warehouses like: Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and many smaller companies. This is good primarily because I get a competitive market so if I get laid off one place I can find another within 2 weeks like in Phoenix. Some of the reasons I am moving away from Phoenix is for some adventure to reach new horizons, I love four seasons although shoveling my drive way is certainly something I've never done, Phoenix still remains fairly affordable however the drug epidemic is absolutely incredible in the southwest, NM and AZ are the undisputed kings of drug consumption and production. Not to mention everything is beginning to become truly ghetto, was not like that before but so many people from other dumps moved here and turned it into what they were running away from (side note) I know that's something you guys are mad about as well like all the people moving in and trying to change Nashville to what they had back home. Anyways, I would love to hear yall's feedback if you think the city would be a decent match for someone like me and what are some recommendations for neighborhoods that are working class.
I’m currently considering moving from an East Nash apartment into a house in this part of town. I’m not sure the exact name of the neighborhood but it’s between Glenview and Woodbine, just off of East Thompson Lane. Any thoughts on living here? I’m aware that a good portion of it was flooded back in 2010, but the house itself isn’t too close to Mill Creek. No kids and I don’t mind a little airport noise. I’m mostly worried about traffic buildup on E Thompson during rush hour.
My husband and I are considering a move, and Hermitage has recently caught our attention. We currently live in Rutherford County, and one thing that’s made us hesitant about looking in Davidson County is that we constantly hear people say the school system isn’t as good.
We have a young daughter, so schools are a big factor in our decision. For those of you who live in Hermitage, what has your experience been? Are there any neighborhoods that are zoned for particularly good public schools? Or do most families end up applying for magnet or optional schools?
We’re trying to decide whether we should keep focusing on Rutherford County or give Hermitage a more serious look. I’d love to hear honest experiences—the good, the bad, and anything you wish you knew before moving there.
Hey there!
Mid-forties dad here with a family of four (two teens) and three dogs. An opportunity is popping up that might place us in the Nashville area, and I'm curious what it's like. So far I've seen that it's very conservative and religious.
We are neither of those, but we are loving people that would do anything for our neighbors. We also love a strong sense of community (we currently live in a spot where we know and hang out with all of our neighbors).)
For context: We've never lived in the South, and we've spent the first half of our lives in Northern California. Although, we haven't lived in CA for the last 10 years.
If you've made it this far past my ramblings, then maybe you have some insight to share with me. If not, then sorry for wasting your time. 😂
Desired housing price <1.5M
Desired great school ratings 9+
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Hey Nashville! My boyfriend and I are moving next week to Nashville and we will be looking to furnish an entire apartment—I mean every piece of furniture. Given how expensive that is, what are some good discount furniture stores? Open to consignment, true thrift (I love a good Salvation Army), discount, outlets, etc. Just looking for the best value! TYIA
Looking for feedback on these two properties we are in our early 50s looking to downsize and moving to Nashville to be closer to family. We both work from home need dog friendly areas but also want to get to activities for lunch and evening. Would like to get out as much as possible since we’re always in the house. Live music is a big draw for us and we want to be walkable… from what I can see Althea at the park looks like it has great green space around it. I’m just not sure about walkable music… broad West looks a little closer to the action, but I’m not sure about the size.. looks like it could be a busy building. Any thoughts? Anyone live in these two complex’s? We will be there in a couple weeks to tour some properties and I want to get a shortlist together. Any other neighborhoods I should consider thanks in advance?
I’m a young 20s female looking to move to nashville and have enjoyed the gulch most out of the areas that I’ve visited. Looking for recommendations on the best apartments in the area. Looking to keep budget around $1800 for a 1 bedroom, this can include pricing after specials as I’ve seen many offering 3 months free. Like the option of having a den or desk nook area but not a must. Toured Modera Gulch and liked it but heard a lot of complaints about noise so not sure on that. I have a dog so a dog run / park is a must. TYIA!
Some options I’m considering:
- Modera McGavock
- Eleven North
- Novel Edgehill
- Society Nashville
- Guthrie
I already live here, I’m moving in the next few months. I’ve seen a lot of posts about apartments that have yards, if anyone knows of any could you tell me about some? My base rent cap is about $1450. I’d like to live no more than 15 mins from Nashville, preferably on the east side but I’m open to anything in the 15 mins distance!
Greetings and salutations! I'm planning to move to the general Nashville area for work and need advice on which apartments to choose/stay away from, traffic patters, and neighborhoods to stay away from as well. The main cities I've narrowed it down to are Mount Juliet, Green Hill, Hendersonville, Murfreesboro and Nolensville. I haven't ruled out downtown, but I'm interested in seeing what responses are. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I pray you all have a wonderful day.
Hello everyone! I’ve been lurking on this subreddit trying to gather info/suggestions but finally felt like maybe I should ask my own questions lol!
I’m a 22 year old single female who was born and raised in Central PA where I’m still located (think outside Penn State!) I have two cats I’d bring along with me. I’m looking for a September move in date.
I’m pursuing some advancement opportunities with my jobs in the city as both jobs have Nashville locations. One is located in East Nashville and the other is on Broadway. I’ve also been pursuing an interest in a program at the University of Tennessee, though it would be online so it isn’t a deciding factor!
Does anyone have any apartment recommendations or neighborhoods I shouldn’t miss out on? I’ve looked into pretty much every neighborhood in Nashville, and almost signed with Eastside Heights, but safety concerns have me rethinking. I’ll be bringing my car with me and every apartment complex I’ve looked into has many, many reviews citing cars being broken into, vandalized, and even stolen. As a single woman living alone, reviews like this def have me pretty anxious about location and glued to the crime maps.
Outside of safety, I’m interested in more green neighborhoods (parks nearby would be great!) as well as more of an artsy vibe (think thrift/antique stores, art galleries, local coffee shops, farmers markets, etc.) Nearby gyms or complexes with included fitness centers would be a great bonus. I’m open to being more outside the city/having a bit longer commute, currently I have at least 30 minute commutes one way to my jobs here so it’s something I’m adjusted to. Berry Hill and East Nashville were the primary locations I checked out based off posts I read here.
I’m looking for a studio apartment that can stay within the realm of $1.3k for base rent, but I have wriggle room with the pricing + anticipate making more after my move, just trying to stay within my preexisting budget in PA so I don’t overextend myself!
(P.S. sorry for the wall of text + any formatting issues, using my phone for this! 🥀)
Hey guys,
I'm looking to move to Nashville within the next 12-16 months or so, sometime mid-2027. I'm currently pulling together a list of potential property managers (PM) I'm considering leasing with when I first move. Here's who I have so far:
I would love to hear your honest opinions about these options. Here's some more information on me for context:
I would also be open to suggestions for places you think are great that I haven't considered yet :) Also, if there's any properties or PMs I should absolutely stay away from, please let me know!!
Thank you guys!
I know this is going to vary from company to company, but does anyone know what the average wait time is from apartment tour to move-in? I have a hotel booked for the first week at my new job (7/5-7/10). I don't want to sign a lease before 7/1 when I officially sign my work contract. Any chance I might be able to get into a place without extending my hotel stay?
I'm looking at chaning apartments in the next couple months, and one of the places I'm considering is the Lee / Blackstone & Fairmont apartments.
If you have lived in these buildings in the past 1-3 years, could you give me your honest opinion on what to expect from living in these apartments? The reviews on google are pretty mixed, and make it hard to get a good idea of what I'd be getting.
Some things I'd be especially interested to know:
So me and my family (husband, daughter, 3 dogs and a couple other smaller animals) are planning on moving to Tennessee within the next year.
Any recommendations on places to live for low income families or any tips to give for a long move ? We’d be moving from NY
Edit: we’d be moving with my husbands job he does hvac and with his company can work in surrounding states as well if needed. We’re not currently on any assistance programs and don’t qualify for Medicaid here either, I’m only on it currently because I had a child this year and needed something asap before he started. And we’re looking for more outside the city like an hour or so his job would be based in Nashville or Knoxville
Safe area? Good place to live? Let me know what you think
My family and I recently moved to Hermitage and I’ve been surprised to see how little my neighbors leave their houses or allow their kids to play outside. Since having my first child, I was hoping he would find some good neighborhood friends, but at this point I’m thinking it may be better to move to a friendlier neighborhood. If you all live in a neighborhood where you are close with your neighbors and the neighborhood kids all hang out, can you let me know? Ideally in surrounding suburbs because living in inner city Nashville is not financially available to us. Thanks for your help!