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Nashville, TN

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The Music City touts big-city amenities and small-town feel.

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Nashville, also known as Music City, is the capital of Tennessee. Often heralded as a center for country music, Nashville has also become a hub for various other genres such as bluegrass, jazz, classical, pop, soul, rock, gospel, and Americana. Renowned music venues in Nashville include the Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry, Bridgestone Arena, and several honky-tonk bars on Broadway.

Touting big-city amenities while maintaining a small-town feel, Nashville offers residents and visitors access to a wide range of attractions. If you choose to rent in Nashville, you will have the chance to visit the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, check out the latest exhibit at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, see the Parthenon at Centennial Park, tour the Country Music Hall of Fame, catch a performance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, watch the Tennessee Titans score touchdowns at Nissan Stadium, and bask in stunning riverfront views at Cumberland Park.

Home to Nashville International Airport and several Interstate highways, Nashville allows residents easy travels and commutes.

Explore the City

Nashville's full-scale Parthenon replica, built in 1897

The lights of Nashville reflect on the water

Fireworks over Nashville

The Great Smoky Mountains provide fun, adventure, and a great view

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Nashville, TN is $1,546 for a studio, $1,662 for one bedroom, $1,991 for two bedrooms, and $2,286 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Nashville has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,662/month
711 Sq Ft
House
$2,468/month
1,676 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,958/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,265/month
1,420 Sq Ft
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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Meigs Middle Magnet School

Public

Grades 5-8

695 Students

9
out of 10

Harpeth Valley Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

607 Students

8
out of 10

Percy Priest Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

451 Students

8
out of 10

Julia Green Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

432 Students

8
out of 10

Glendale Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

407 Students

8
out of 10

Martin Luther King Junior Magnet- Pearl High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,211 Students

10
out of 10

Meigs Middle Magnet School

Public

Grades 5-8

695 Students

9
out of 10

Head Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

521 Students

7
out of 10

John T. Moore Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

528 Students

6
out of 10

Rose Park Math/ Science Middle Magnet

Public

Grades 5-8

385 Students

6
out of 10

Martin Luther King Junior Magnet- Pearl High School

Public

Grades 7-12

1,211 Students

10
out of 10

Hume - Fogg High Academic Magnet

Public

Grades 9-12

898 Students

10
out of 10

Nashville School Of The Arts

Public

Grades 9-12

622 Students

6
out of 10

John Overton Comp High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,016 Students

4
out of 10

Hillsboro High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,227 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
  • Adventure Science Center
  • Tennessee Central Railway Museum
  • Rose Park
  • Centennial Park

Airports

  • Nashville International

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Highlights

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Great destinations in Nashville include Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry, Bridgestone Arena, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, the Parthenon at Centennial Park, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, Nissan Stadium, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, and Cumberland Park.

Nashville's sister city is Edmonton, AB, the bustling capital city of Alberta, Canada.

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