Moving to Nashville, TN

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Music, no state income tax, southern food, and the fastest growth in the Southeast.

• Population: 689,447
• Median 2BR rent: $2,000/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $950-$3,200
• Popular neighborhoods: East Nashville, 12 South, Germantown, The Gulch, Sylvan Park

Nashville traffic has gotten serious. Pick neighborhoods on the same side of the river as your job.

Climate: Hot humid summers, mild winters.

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