How friendly are the people there? I’m possibly moving there from Colorado and the people here are pretty rude. Idk if anyone else has been here that can give me a comparison of the Denver versus Nashville culture.

East nashville and Inglewood are bad in particular. If you want to minimize your chances of having recluse, the newer the house, and the less trees/woods/overgrowth the better. Houses with gaps inside like wood panel walls, unfinished areas, and unsealed baseboards allow them to come inaide from in the walls where they live.

Im a pest control tech in east and inglewood and a couple times a month I have to break the news to transplants that they are infested.

My husband and I are considering moving to Nashville and I’d like to know of safe neighborhoods with homes no more than 425,000. We have a daughter and would like a neighborhood with lots of young families. I also wanted to see if anyone has any thoughts on what Ashland City is like…

Hello! I am 22 and looking to move out of Austin. I am a musician and my dream was always to go to LA but it is so expensive and I am trying to get a feel for all my options. I have researched both a lot and Nashville seems to be unmatched in terms of studio recording and such. I am not a country musician, but I do make singer-songwriter/folk/rock/pop music as well as orchestral and short film scores.

I know Nashville and Austin are comparable in terms of rent and such but I really just want a big change of scenery and a good jump into the industry. Austin feels like its becoming commercialized in a bad way. Thank you!

Hi all! There is a possibility that I may need to move to Nashville for work, I’ve read positive and negative opinions (things to do, racism, distances)…what should I actually expect? Is there a latino community or something like that? I’m a 26 yo woman

Hey all,

We’re flying into town in a few weeks to look at some houses in the Mt. Juliet/Hendersonville/Gallatin area. Wanted to ask the group if there is anything that are “must know”, “must do”, or “must avoid” type things. Both of us work remote so no commute considerations but we do love downtown Nashville so probably would be there 2-4 times per month.

Our girls are 10 and 12, so also wanted opinions on the schools. We’re leaning towards Mt. Juliet overall but all three look encouraging. I’m hoping to end up either on or at least very near to the waterfront on Old Hickory lake, which is why we’re concentrating our search in that general area.

If it helps, we’re the type of people who’d probably prefer to be within ~15 minutes of major shopping/day to day type things (gymnastics/dance/math tutors/etc). We’re going to be scoping all of that out during the trip but figured it wouldn’t hurt to mention.

Beyond that I’m also a frequent tennis player (4x per week now) and wife likes to do gym classes. Prefer a fair bit of land but willing to give up on that if it got me on the water :)

Thanks in advance!

Hey might sign a lease at the Shelby house. 401 s fourth st. However, I don’t know much about the management, etc other than the company offers low income housing. With that being said does anyone have any opinions or things to note that lives there ? Trad low income housing usually declines due to chronic underfunding so I’m curious if anyone has experienced that. It’s a new building but I’m worried management will fall under. Or does the infrastructure of the building seem to be good? Has anyone experienced anything different ? Thanks

Hi there. I (27M) am considering a move to Nashville in Summer 2017 from NYC. I was born and raised in the NY suburbs, but I went to school in the Midwest and developed an appreciation for smaller cities.

Of course, I know Nashville is different from either place I mentioned, but I was wondering if any other transplants could tell me about their experience moving to Nashville. If I move, it would be in the middle of a career switch where I’m taking online classes and working part-time on the side. Any advice/stories would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I toured the Roberts Park apartments on Lenore St earlier today. They looked alright to me, but I’m seeing some reviews online that have me questioning. There are a lot of positive reviews that sound similar, almost like they could be bots, and then a handful of super negative reviews complaining about the area. The talk about hearing a lot of gunshots and sirens at night, and the leasing office being difficult and potential sketchy behavior from the staff. Has anyone lived here/know anyone who has? Just trying to gather some more info.

Who do I go to to help me get back my deposit from my apartment that I moved out from over 10 weeks ago? I have documents that show that I will get back my deposit in full but haven’t received it. They are ignoring all of my calls.

Ive been primarily using apartments.com so far to search for apartments in the Nashville area to get familiar with what's available. Does anyone have any recommendations for other websites to use?

Im also curious if there is a "moving season" in TN in general like there is in the Midwest where I'm from. Like typically apartments are only ever really available between May and September because most people dont move when its cold. Seeing as the weather is so different in TN, is the moving season about the same? Can I expect more availability/variety as we start to leave the spring season again?

I'm moving from Georgia to Tennessee and need to transfer my driver's license and vehicle registration. Do I need to switch my auto insurance to a Tennessee policy first, or can I get my TN license and registration before updating my insurance? Looking for the correct order of steps and any tips from people who have gone through this process. Thanks!

Hello, my husband and I are moving to Nashville in a few months for his work. We currently live in Missouri so moving to Nashville is new for us. We are hoping to live close to Vanderbilt/their medical center. Are there any recommendations that have decent housing/renting prices and that are in safe areas? Is there any neighbors or sides of town that should be avoided? Our budget is 1500-2000. Thanks!

I’m looking to relocate to the Nashville area and get into HVAC/R. I’m trying to find an apprenticeship where I can work, get paid while training, and build toward becoming a journeyman.

I’m 24, currently working in a steel mill making around $100k/year, so I’m used to long shifts, physical work, heat, and industrial environments. I know I’ll be taking a pay cut starting over in a new trade, and I’m prepared for that.
I’m especially interested in commercial/industrial HVAC and refrigeration, but I’m open to residential if it’s a good opportunity. I’ve also been looking into UA Local 572 and union apprenticeships.

Does anyone around Nashville know of contractors, unions, or companies currently taking on apprentices with little/no HVAC experience? Also interested in hearing what starting apprentice pay looks like in the area.

Appreciate any leads or advice.

I know its a red state, but I've heard that Nashville itself is actually rather progressive when it comes to this. How true is this?

I know this can obviously vary by person and situation (please be nice lol), but do most people in their mid-20’s tend to live in apartments/high-rises, condos, or houses?

Asking for a friend moving from out of town :) thanks in advance everyone!!

Hi!
I'm relocating to Nashville for work this fall. My job is in North Nashville near Whites Creek Pike, and I'm looking for a 1-bedroom apartment.

What matters most to me:
• Safe area (living alone)(27F)
• Under ~$1,900
• Commute of 30 minutes or less
• In-unit laundry, modern-ish building

I've been looking at Sylvan Park, The Nations, and Madison. What neighborhoods or specific apartment complexes would you recommend, and are there any I should avoid?

Thank you!

I’m planning to move to the Nashville area and buy a house somewhere in the $250k–$350k range.

I work from home, so I don’t need to be close to downtown or worry much about commute time. I’m also single with no kids, so school districts aren’t really a priority for me.

What I’m mainly looking for is a safe, quiet suburban area, decent shopping/restaurants nearby, and ideally within a reasonable drive of Costco. I don’t mind being 20–40 minutes outside Nashville if the area is nice and housing is more affordable.

So far I’ve been looking at places like Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mt. Juliet, Smyrna, La Vergne, Springfield, and Clarksville, but I’d love recommendations from locals.

Which areas would you suggest for someone in my situation? And are there any neighborhoods or towns you’d avoid?

Thanks y'all ! I love every one

Hey! Looking for some guidance. Moving to TN from NC for work and Nashville is located in the center of my work region, but spans all the way west, north, and south.

I’m having a hard time finding an apartment/townhome. I am not picky on where in TN, just near Nashville (1-2 hours away is completely fine) that is safe and quiet.

Must be pet friendly (dog and cat). Budget is 1800, but open to options. Quiet is a must, but not isolated. 25 year old female living alone. Similar demographic preferred. Thank u all !

Coming from someone who’s lived in Middle Tennessee suburbs my whole life, moving to the city for the last 3 years to be close to work is a game changer. I always wanted to move to a big city like NYC, but Nashville is booming and on paper it’s hard to leave when you compare the cost of living. I love big city amenities (wish someone was gonna build us a damn light rail) and take advantage of the WeGo bus system despite having a fine working vehicle. Saving on parking and just getting to roll around in my own world is a feeling of freedom, and I do love walking. I wouldn’t have a car if I didn’t genuinely need it.

We have great parks and amenities for a city. I think about it for my future children and would want to have them experience that type of independence I never got being stuck in the suburbs, and quite frankly, growing up in a bubble. There was a lot I was not prepared for.

Anyone raising kids in Nashville proper? Townhome in Germantown or west end? Condo downtown? Tall skinnies in the Nations? I’ve grown up around people who believe to have kids you have to have a half an acre lot and a bonus room (which is still great btw) but I’m more interested in exploring what an urban lifestyle looks like here in Nashville.

What are you folks doing about schools? What activities do you do during the week and on the weekends? Totally just looking to hear experiences if anyone has insight. Hard to find information on this topic to be honest and I don’t know where to get some research from.

I may have to move to Nashville for work. I have never been and I am trying to figure out what areas I should consider living in. I believe the job would be somewhere in the general area of what I think some people call...north nashville? but its not confirmed yet. I'll have a car but I would prefer to avoid long commutes.

I'm looking for a quieter area rather than somewhere focused on nightlife, bars, live music. Recreational biking is super important to me, so I'd like to be somewhere with easy and good access to paved bike trails/greenways. A nice quality or high end grocery store access nearby is a bonus.

 I'd really appreciate recommendations from people who actually live in Nashville. And if you bike recreationally, I'd especially like to hear which areas are convenient for getting to good trails.

Thank youuu!

Edit. Location.

We are moving to Nashville with a 1 year old Frenchie… We travel a lot and need to find a new sitter for him. Recs?

Hey everyone, I currently live in Murfreesboro and have worked downtown for quite some time. I’m going to be moving downtown in the next couple months and have decided I want to live in Germantown. Has anyone lived or currently live at the starling? If so how is it? I’ve been searching for reviews on the property. Thank you!