Nashville is the largest city the State of Tennessee with a population of approximately 575,000. However, the entire Nashville metropolitan area encompasses thirteen counties and has a population of approximately 1,500,000. Nashville. The downtown city is located along the banks of the Cumberland River in the north central portion of the state. Here you will find the Nashville Metropolitan Airport, world famous Grand Ole Opry and Ryan auditorium, a thriving music industry, world-class health care, publishing and transportation industries.

Nashville is home of the Nashville Predators, a National Hockey League franchise which calls The Gaylord Entertainment Center home. And of course, the Tennessee Titans of the NFL are located in the Coliseum, formerly known as Adelphia Coliseum.

Residents here like the seasonal climate and enjoy experiencing all four seasons. Spring is pleasant and warm with the typical spring showers and thunderstorms. Summer can be quite hot and residents can enjoy swimming several months of the year. The average temperature in July is 89 degrees. Fall usually has mild to warm temperatures and residents enjoy the vibrant colors showcased in the native trees and hilly terrain common in this area. Winter is usually chilly, but on occasion can be cold. Large amounts of snow, but residents always get excited with the typical snow flurry that usually falls at least once or twice during winter months.

Nashville is famous for being the home of country music. But, health care is actually the largest industry in the city. More than 250 health care companies are located in Nashville. HCA, or Hospital Corporation of America is the largest private operator of medical hospitals in the world. It is estimated than approximately 94,000 jobs are added to the Nashville metropolitan area as a direct result of the health care industry here.

In keeping with its country music roots, Nashville has become a major music and recording center with all of the big four recording labels maintaining office here. Most of the music industry is found in the Music Row area in downtown Nashville. Nashville ranks second, just behind New York City, as the largest music production center. The music industry is believed to contributed around 19,000 jobs to the local job market in Nashville.
Most recently, Nissan Motor Corporation moved their regional offices to the Nashville metropolitan area by relocating to the Cool Springs area of Williamson County. Nissan already had a large manufacturing plant located in Rutherford County in the city of Smyrna.

The employment market is solid in Nashville with opportunities in finance and banking, insurance, publishing, and a strong emphasis on religious publishing. Being in the middle of the Bible Belt, it is not surprising that the United Methodist Church, Southern Baptist, and National Baptist Convention also have headquarters in Nashville.

If you are interested in the liberal arts area, you will be pleased to know that Nashville has something to offer everyone searching for a little culture! The Tennessee Performing Arts Center is the major performing arts center in the city and is home to the Tennessee Repertory Theatre, the Nashville Opera, and the Nashville Bellet.
In September 2006, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center opened as the home of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.
Nashville has several arts centers and museums, including the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, located in the historic old post office located on Broad Street in downtown Nashville. Residents also enjoy the Cheekwood Gardens and Museum and the Tennessee State Museum. Fisk University and Vanderbilt University also have Fine Art Galleries.

You will find Nashville Tennessee located in what is referred to as the Middle Tennessee area. This area encompasses five counties and various cities. Middle Tennessee is one of the most beautiful areas of the state and features landscapes of rolling hills, green pastures, and wooded groves. Placed throughout this blessed landscape are numerous planned communities, luxury estates, equestrian farms, planned developments complete with pools, clubhouses, and playgrounds, condominiums and town homes, contemporary homes, historic homes, and the traditional southern architecture brick homes. Home owners will find a large selection of housing ranging from communities with sidewalks and tiny lots, to rambling ranch homes on vast acreage plats. All designs and styles of homes can be found in Nashville. There is an unlimited choice of housing awaiting you in the Nashville area. Regardless of your family's lifestyle and values, you will find a wonderful neighborhood and house to call home in the Nashville Tennessee area.

The urban or more downtown area of Nashville has many historic neighborhoods. Some of these neighborhoods are still considered transition and offer excellent housing opportunities for home owners interested in renovating or flipping real estate with fixer upper bargains. Other areas are typically considered renovated areas with a high-end lifestyle of successful professionals and individuals who enjoy the urbanite lifestyle. Historic housing can be found in neighborhoods such as Lockeland Springs in East Nashville. This community is perfect for the individual who demands quick access to downtown Nashville and is located close to the Tennessee Titan Coliseum and the Cumberland River. North of Nashville is the highly popular historic district of Germantown. This community is closed to Meharry Medical Center and College, Fisk University, Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt University and Medical Center, Bicentennial Mall, and the Farmers Market.

If you prefer to live outside of the downtown or urban area of Nashville, you will find numerous suburbs located in the surrounding counties. If you like boating and dream of a lake home, you will want to check out real estate in Sumner and Wilson Counties. Here you will find the communities of Henderonsville,Gallatin, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Old Hickory, and parts of Goodlettsville. Mt. Juliet is known as the city between two lakes and is situated between Old Hickory Lake and Percy Priest Lake. Hendersonville and Gallatin are famous for being the home of numerous country music stars and boosts incredible estate homes, as well as more middle class homes, on the surrounding Old Hickory Lake. Families will be pleased to learn the curriculum and reputation of the Wilson County and Sumner County school system. Public Transportation into Nashville via the Nashville Star rail system is available for residents in Mt. Juliet and Hermitage. For more information on schools, be sure to check out my schools and resources page.

Rutherford County is to the east of Nashville and is the home of the Nissan Auto Manufacturing plant and Middle Tennessee State University MTSU Blue Raiders. Here you will find the cities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, LaVergne, Lascassas, Rockvale, and Christiana. Real estate in Murfreesboro TN is significantly less expensive than in neighboring Williamson County. You can conduct a real time HOME SEARCH of all available real estate for sale in Murfreesboro on my website. Families are attracted to the Murfreesboro area because it is a true city that offers unlimited amenities, excellent public and private schools, a plethora of shopping, dining and entertainment options, and the best home value in the Middle Tennessee area. Public Transportation called Rover is available within the city of Murfreesboro and various transportation services run from Murfreesboro to Nashville. For more information and links to local businesses in Murfreesboro, be sure to check out my community page of the city of Murfreesboro.

South of Nashville is Williamson County which is where the communities of Brentwood, Franklin, Thompson Station, Leipers Fork, and portions of Spring Hill are located. Housing prices in Brentwood Tennessee are the most expensive, on average, for the entire Middle Tennessee area. Brentwood is attractive to business executives relocating to the Nashville area because of its close proximity to Nashville and quick access to the metro Nashville airport. If you prefer a quainter, old-fashioned community, then you should look a little farther south in Franklin. The downtown district of Franklin offers a large selection of quaint shops and beautifully restored antebellum homes. The historic downtown square has been restored to its original grandeur and is home to restaurants, numerous specialty stores and boutiques, and yes, there is even a Starbucks in downtown Franklin.

Relocating to the Nashville area can be overwhelming for individuals and families. Most families don't know where to start in their Home Search! The housing and communities options seem almost unlimited. It is crucial that you work with a qualified and knowledgeable Realtor who is families with not one, but all area in of Nashville. As a native Middle Tennessee, and mother of four, I have first hand knowledge of communities and schools located all across middle Tennessee. I always stress to my relocation clients that they try to selection a city that fits their lifestyle FIRST. Once you have narrowed down the community in which you would like to live, it will make your house hunting process become a fun and enjoyable experience.

If you are interested in real estate in the Nashville area, please contact me at info@soldontn.com or on my cell at 615-566-3789. Whether you are looking for real estate in Murfreesboro TN, a new home in Brentwood Tennessee, or prefer a lake house in Mt. Juliet or Hendersonville TN, I will be happy to assist you in our move. I provide professional and knowledge real estate services for the entire Middle Tennessee area. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Sherri Wellborn, Realtor
Keller Williams Realty, Murfreesboro Tennessee

Providing real estate and Relocation Services for Murfreesboro, Brentwood, Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, Nashville, Joelton, Rockvale, Smyrna, Thompson Station, Leipers Fork, Smyrna, LaVergne, Springfield, Gallatin, Portland, Westmoreland, and more.