The12 Best Suburbs of Nashville to Live In
Article written by Sarah Magnuson | Published: JAN 13, 2020 by Apartment Therapy
Millennials are on the move—fleeing massive cities, impossible traffic, and soaring rents—toward the American South. One of the most appealing spots to the music-minded, Southern hospitality-craving transplant is Nashville, Tennessee. Like Austin, Charleston, and other major metropolitan areas, the cost of living in Nashville can be difficult to swallow for some newcomers, leaving many in search of the region’s best suburbs.
Savvy Music City-bound folks have begun taking up residence in the suburbs, which offer more affordable housing opportunities just a short distance from endless career and entertainment possibilities. This is especially true for those who are planning to start a family or already have a brood to manage. Nashville suburbanites truly get the best of both worlds.
The best thing about Nashville’s suburbs? There’s something for everyone. “Whether it’s the great walkability of East Nashville, the great home prices in Goodlettsville or Madison, or the least amount of traffic coming in from Bellevue, each has their advantages,” explains Zach Opheim, a Nashville-area real estate agent. “[It’s] really up to the consumer to decide which advantage, or advantages, are best for their needs and their lifestyle.”
Impart your signature style on your new suburban domicile in these spots outside Nashville, listed in alphabetical order.
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Bellevue
“Bellevue offers great home values, new restaurants, and arguably the best traffic for your weekday commute,” Opheim says. He adds that it’s home of the Ford Ice Center Bellevue, the new practice facility for the Nashville Predators, which is part of the newly built One Bellevue Place.
Brentwood
“Brentwood is known as being the ‘IT’ suburb of Nashville,” Opheim says. “It is also known for being one of the wealthiest counties in the state. With many company headquarters and a thriving restaurant and shopping economy, Brentwood has so much to offer its residents.”
East Nashville
“Some may say East Nashville could be considered an extension of downtown, but with the walkability, hip restaurants and bars, and [proximity] to downtown, East Nashville is one of the hottest areas right now,” Opheim says.
“Franklin offers great family homes with a true Southern feel,”
— Zach Opheim