I live outside Knoxville, Tennessee near the foothills of the Smokies. Most people who pay 1200 a month on rent or mortgages out here live in 3000sqf + homes. The growth that Nashville is seeing is good for our economy but man is it causing housing prices to go up!
I'm from Texas and just a perspective: Red states are way better for living and starting a business, always have been. Thing people from Cali, Colorado, Oregon, Washington etc seem to have an issue with is the culture/way of life etc. People from the South don't want the liberal ideologies or problems coming along with people moving away from these areas of high crime/insane living costs so you may get some sly comments from locals but if you're willing to adapt its totally worth the move. Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Oklahoma, and the Carolinas are all great states, family friendly and affordable.
That's interesting! I haven't had any sly comments or anything, people have been very friendly luckily :) Haven't had any bad experiences! Yes, cost of living is much better which is a huge plus :)
Great video! Do you know how public transportation is in Nashville? I watched a video that said it's practically non-existent. I'm wondering if not having a car would be manageable if I were to move there.
There is a public bus system, WeGo Public Transit ($1.70 per ride or $3.25 a day) and the Music City Star Train that has a commuter route with 7 stops for $5.25 (reduced rates for multiple rides. Otherwise there is Uber, Lyft, or scooter + bike rentals. But yes, it's definitely not as good as other cities : /
I live in Clarksville,tn and my wife and I purchase a new 1900 square foot home with 4 bedroom,2 bath,one car garage but my driveway holds 6 vehicles and on a little less than one Acres of land and my monthly mortgage is $806.00
I was born in Franklin off Hillsboro Road and went to high school at Harpeth Hall in Nashville. In 1989, I moved to Socal to become a famous and wealthy cosmetologist/lady barber, which after many years, I finally became an owner of 4 salons and made a lot of money, only to see too much of it go to the state and county. My sweet dear soulmate of a husband had never experienced "normal" life with 4 seasons, with genuinely friendly people, etc. He grew up in Weho, and after his parents passed, he had nothing keeping him in CA. So, we moved to Middle Tennessee, and I returned to Williamson County last December. I cannot honestly recommend moving to Nashville proper. Having remembered it from the 1980's, it has gone way downhill since then. If you want to move to this area, move to a county adjacent to Davidson County and find employment in the outer county so you don't have to commute into the city. If you are a Republican and believe in hard and honest work and are religious, you will fit in with a majority of the people in this area. If you leave the coast and come here thinking you can act like a far left socialist, you might as well stay at home, because you will be treated like you have leprosy. Most people where I live have multiple firearms and openly talk about using them on "commies." They didn't trust us when we first moved until I informed them that I was born in Franklin, and my husband's grandfather worked for Governor Reagan in the 1960s. Still, I don't tell anybody here that I am now 100% against all politicians and chose to express my dislike to all politicians by write-in voting for the Easter Bunny in the recent primary for senator. Truth be told, leaving Socal for Tennessee was no panacea for us. Our plan is to leave the US in another couple of years if we can find any place on the planet that simulates the quality of life enjoyed 40 or 50 years ago. We have traveled to many potential relocation sites, and Ecuador really attracted us most. As for tornadoes, they do hit Nashville, but most of them come through from the south of the city--Hickman County to Williamson County to Rutherford County. Of course, if you move here with your man, the heat, humidity, and conservative values means you must make him keep his hair cut short, so you need to send him to me to be properly buzzed with a close fade--LOL.
Hideout Salon Thank you for sharing your story. I’m born and raised in LA, moved to Chicago last month where my wife is going to school and we’re planning on leaving here and to either Nashville or a republican city in TX. Many thanks!
@@bransky Williamson County is the home of Senator Marsha Blackburn, the most conservative member of the Senate. It is a lot like how Orange County used to be. I highly recommend it. There are a handful of satellite cities to Nashville in Willco--Franklin, Brentwood, Thompson Station, Fairview, and part of Spring Hill. We live in a section halfway between Leipers Fork and Boston.
@@bunnyr4690 Well if I had to change my mind, it wouldn't be a free country dumbass. I'll bring my left wing politics wherever I damn well please as is my God given right.
Great vid, I'm originally from Beaverton, OR, but now live in Nash. I think you nailed most both of the pros & cons of living here (especially the bad drivers). However, I've gotta say, I don't know if I'd call the weather "mild" year round here. Did you recently move here? I know you touched on it in the "cons" portion of your video and I don't know if you've personally experienced a summer here yet, but they're pretty brutal. Hot and humid from mid-June thru late-Sept. Last year, it was still in the 90's in early-Oct! Winter is def not as rainy as the PNW (thankfully), but it can get colder down here than back home. Some days last year were in the teens, but fortunately those are few and far between. I wish Fall & Spring last longer here, but can't have everything, right?
Omg it's crazy how may people have said they moved from the Portland area to Nashville! No I haven't yet, thanks for the input! :) Have you experienced many tornados since you've lived here? I should have mentioned all the bad thunder and lightening storms too!
@@EsperanzaLorena It's true, I've met quite a few people from the PNW here. There have been lots of tornado warnings w/o the actual tornados, with the exception of the one that occurred here in March, were you here for that one? And yes, def tons of thunder & lightning in the summer. But to be honest, I much prefer the torrential downpours here than the crappy drizzle that we got in the PNW. At least here, it'll pour for an hour or two but then be gone for the rest of the day. Also, much less cloudy here, which I love. Portland & Seattle have most heavy cloud days out of any major city in the country, over 220+ each...no wonder we all had SAD
@@liaocow Yes I was, I was shocked when it happened!! So sad :( I agree, I grew up in the PNW so I was definitely over the overcast skies and constant rain! The winters there were so long too. I'm happiest in warm weather and sun :) How long have you lived in Nashville for?
@@EsperanzaLorena What part of the PNW did you grow up in? Yup, I don't miss the winters, I actually just came back from a trip to Seattle a few days ago and it's still pretty dreary and cool, but can't beat the PNW summers. I moved here almost exactly one year ago!
@@liaocow I actually grew up in Eastern Washington but my dad grew up there so most of my family lives in the Portland metro area! Wow that's awesome! What brought you to Nashville? :)
I’m from Nashville and grew up in Williamson county, then in 2010 after college I moved away to Miami (what a contrast!) but things have really changed in the last decade. Im starting to consider moving back. I feel like it’s going to be totally different! But just curious, what draws people to Nashville if you aren’t from there?
I touched on this in the video, but I moved here from Portland, OR where rent and homes are very expensive. The PNW in general is much more expensive then this part of the country so that was a major factor! The other factor was that it is so close to so many other major cities and I write/create a lot of travel content on my blog and Instagram :)
I have lived in Tennessee my whole life and I love this state. Low cost of living, strong economy and very beautiful scenery especially in the Eastern part of the state. If you do move to Tennessee I suggest the Knoxville area much cheaper than Nashville and much more beautiful.
The Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Hillsboro areas are really nice! Hillsboro is very close to downtown. It kind of has a bit of a Portland NW 23rd/Nob Hill feel to it. Lots of boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants. Right next to downtown and the Vanderbilt University! :)
Esperanza Lorena it’s not the worst place in the world to be. It’s has its own charm and loads of history. But I miss my evergreen trees and snow capped mountains. I miss trip to Bend and the beauty of the Oregon coast. There’s beautiful areas on the east coast but they’ll never be as breathtaking as the west. It also doesn’t help how expensive it is here in Boston. I thought rent in Portland/Seattle was bad and then I moved here and it’s just not worth the cost of living or the taxes. There are beautiful schools here and towns but it just isn’t exactly for me.
@@stevenf7795 I totally get that! What made you move to Boston? Was it job related? There are definitely things I miss about Portland too, I moved to Nashville, TN in January!
My boyfriend and I visited Nashville last Spring and fell in love. We live in Los Angeles, CA and WOW is rent a lot cheaper in Nashville. We're considering moving there in a few years when I graduate college. Thanks for the tips!
Sarah Alkhazraji You will love Nashville! It’s like a mini LA but with way nicer people, less traffic, cheaper rent, and beautiful nature all around ☺️
lol, As soon as I heard you were from Portland, I knew one of your cons would be "it's conservative". Not a bad thing, just find it funny I pegged it before it was said. Moved here from Utah so it wasn't much of a change for me politically.
@@ellegirl5158 When people say "conservative" and don't put context.. people are going to think politically. I watched the part again. It really sounds political. Either way, it's an opinion. Not good, not bad.. it just is.
@@th3n3wk1dd It wasn't political, I did mean a conservative way of life. And I'm not saying it's a bad thing! Just an observation that I thought I would share in a video about what living in Nashville is like for someone who is interested in moving there :)
Traffic is terrible in Nashville, but the CCP Virus helped that a lot. Traffic is getting more and more like it was in December 2019. I live in Brentwood and work a lot in Downtown Nashville. Nashville is compared by some as hotter than Arizon due to humidity. My wife is from Sao Paulo Brazil, and says we get much hotter here and much colder here than there. My wife's sister lives outside Portland Oregon. I would like to live in a cooler climate due to the brutally hot summers.
I just moved from Portland, OR! The traffic is actually a lot worse there so it doesn't seem as bad here in Nashville. I thought it was actually pretty cold here this past winter! But yes, it's definitely very hot in the summer :S
@@EsperanzaLorena We have extreme summers and winters. Not as cold as Portland. I see the traffic getting worse every day now. I've driven in Portland and know it is really bad there. Nashvillians tend to be terrible drivers and last year I remember seeing a wreck every day. This causes traffic. I'm not seeing many wrecks this year.
I've been self-employed for the past 3 years so I really don't study job markets in the cities I move to/live in. However there are a lot of hospitals, colleges, and music studios so I imagine there are a lot of job opportunities in those fields!
There are definitely a lot of friendly people but of course there are some not so friendly people like any other place! Lol there are all kinds of people with all kinds of occupations! :)
I live outside Knoxville, Tennessee near the foothills of the Smokies. Most people who pay 1200 a month on rent or mortgages out here live in 3000sqf + homes. The growth that Nashville is seeing is good for our economy but man is it causing housing prices to go up!
That’s ... prices going up?! Holy shit, I need to get out of Michigan. Elsewhere 3000sqf + would NOT be that cheap at all
I'm from Texas and just a perspective: Red states are way better for living and starting a business, always have been. Thing people from Cali, Colorado, Oregon, Washington etc seem to have an issue with is the culture/way of life etc. People from the South don't want the liberal ideologies or problems coming along with people moving away from these areas of high crime/insane living costs so you may get some sly comments from locals but if you're willing to adapt its totally worth the move. Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Oklahoma, and the Carolinas are all great states, family friendly and affordable.
That's interesting! I haven't had any sly comments or anything, people have been very friendly luckily :) Haven't had any bad experiences! Yes, cost of living is much better which is a huge plus :)
Is this friendly comment or a stereotypic assumption packaged with backhanded put down?
Thank you for this! Just makes me want to move there even more
You're welcome!! It is a fun city. Where would you be moving from? :)
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Thanks for making this great video. Im watching it right now. Nice to meet you esperanza.
Great video! Do you know how public transportation is in Nashville? I watched a video that said it's practically non-existent. I'm wondering if not having a car would be manageable if I were to move there.
There is a public bus system, WeGo Public Transit ($1.70 per ride or $3.25 a day) and the Music City Star Train that has a commuter route with 7 stops for $5.25 (reduced rates for multiple rides. Otherwise there is Uber, Lyft, or scooter + bike rentals. But yes, it's definitely not as good as other cities : /
@@EsperanzaLorena Good to know. Thank you!
@@allisonmae3445 You're welcome! :D
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Allison you should get a car. You can get a used car. Fuck riding the bus lol
I hear it’s terrible
Just come across this account. Subscribed. Love it
Aww thank you so much! :D
I live in Clarksville,tn and my wife and I purchase a new 1900 square foot home with 4 bedroom,2 bath,one car garage but my driveway holds 6 vehicles and on a little less than one Acres of land and my monthly mortgage is $806.00
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you so much for making this video! Super helpful.
I'm glad you thought so!! :D
@@EsperanzaLorena
Great city guide. Like a guide to your town.
@@studiodevelopers2467 Thank you! I am actually working on one on my blog :)
I was born in Franklin off Hillsboro Road and went to high school at Harpeth Hall in Nashville. In 1989, I moved to Socal to become a famous and wealthy cosmetologist/lady barber, which after many years, I finally became an owner of 4 salons and made a lot of money, only to see too much of it go to the state and county. My sweet dear soulmate of a husband had never experienced "normal" life with 4 seasons, with genuinely friendly people, etc. He grew up in Weho, and after his parents passed, he had nothing keeping him in CA. So, we moved to Middle Tennessee, and I returned to Williamson County last December.
I cannot honestly recommend moving to Nashville proper. Having remembered it from the 1980's, it has gone way downhill since then. If you want to move to this area, move to a county adjacent to Davidson County and find employment in the outer county so you don't have to commute into the city. If you are a Republican and believe in hard and honest work and are religious, you will fit in with a majority of the people in this area. If you leave the coast and come here thinking you can act like a far left socialist, you might as well stay at home, because you will be treated like you have leprosy. Most people where I live have multiple firearms and openly talk about using them on "commies." They didn't trust us when we first moved until I informed them that I was born in Franklin, and my husband's grandfather worked for Governor Reagan in the 1960s. Still, I don't tell anybody here that I am now 100% against all politicians and chose to express my dislike to all politicians by write-in voting for the Easter Bunny in the recent primary for senator. Truth be told, leaving Socal for Tennessee was no panacea for us. Our plan is to leave the US in another couple of years if we can find any place on the planet that simulates the quality of life enjoyed 40 or 50 years ago. We have traveled to many potential relocation sites, and Ecuador really attracted us most.
As for tornadoes, they do hit Nashville, but most of them come through from the south of the city--Hickman County to Williamson County to Rutherford County.
Of course, if you move here with your man, the heat, humidity, and conservative values means you must make him keep his hair cut short, so you need to send him to me to be properly buzzed with a close fade--LOL.
Hideout Salon Thank you for sharing your story. I’m born and raised in LA, moved to Chicago last month where my wife is going to school and we’re planning on leaving here and to either Nashville or a republican city in TX. Many thanks!
@@bransky Williamson County is the home of Senator Marsha Blackburn, the most conservative member of the Senate. It is a lot like how Orange County used to be. I highly recommend it. There are a handful of satellite cities to Nashville in Willco--Franklin, Brentwood, Thompson Station, Fairview, and part of Spring Hill. We live in a section halfway between Leipers Fork and Boston.
Visit Chattanooga, TN its only a two hour drive from Nashville!
I actually just moved, but that you for sharing!!
Thanks for the tips!
You're welcome! :D
Esperanza Lorena yeah
Do not bring crazy left wing politics to Nashville.
Fuck off, it’s a free country.
I’m from California but I lead to the right
@@ultimategamer876 not gonna be free for long if people like you don't change their mind
@@bunnyr4690 Well if I had to change my mind, it wouldn't be a free country dumbass. I'll bring my left wing politics wherever I damn well please as is my God given right.
@JOMA oh, you're racist, nvm then
Great vid, I'm originally from Beaverton, OR, but now live in Nash. I think you nailed most both of the pros & cons of living here (especially the bad drivers). However, I've gotta say, I don't know if I'd call the weather "mild" year round here. Did you recently move here? I know you touched on it in the "cons" portion of your video and I don't know if you've personally experienced a summer here yet, but they're pretty brutal. Hot and humid from mid-June thru late-Sept. Last year, it was still in the 90's in early-Oct! Winter is def not as rainy as the PNW (thankfully), but it can get colder down here than back home. Some days last year were in the teens, but fortunately those are few and far between. I wish Fall & Spring last longer here, but can't have everything, right?
Omg it's crazy how may people have said they moved from the Portland area to Nashville! No I haven't yet, thanks for the input! :) Have you experienced many tornados since you've lived here? I should have mentioned all the bad thunder and lightening storms too!
@@EsperanzaLorena It's true, I've met quite a few people from the PNW here. There have been lots of tornado warnings w/o the actual tornados, with the exception of the one that occurred here in March, were you here for that one? And yes, def tons of thunder & lightning in the summer. But to be honest, I much prefer the torrential downpours here than the crappy drizzle that we got in the PNW. At least here, it'll pour for an hour or two but then be gone for the rest of the day.
Also, much less cloudy here, which I love. Portland & Seattle have most heavy cloud days out of any major city in the country, over 220+ each...no wonder we all had SAD
@@liaocow Yes I was, I was shocked when it happened!! So sad :( I agree, I grew up in the PNW so I was definitely over the overcast skies and constant rain! The winters there were so long too. I'm happiest in warm weather and sun :) How long have you lived in Nashville for?
@@EsperanzaLorena What part of the PNW did you grow up in? Yup, I don't miss the winters, I actually just came back from a trip to Seattle a few days ago and it's still pretty dreary and cool, but can't beat the PNW summers. I moved here almost exactly one year ago!
@@liaocow I actually grew up in Eastern Washington but my dad grew up there so most of my family lives in the Portland metro area! Wow that's awesome! What brought you to Nashville? :)
“Way more fast food options than grocery stores.” Welcome to the South. :)
You from Nashville?
lol!
Same in Los Angeles and Dallas. lol
I never thought of that before, but you're right! Ha!
I’m from Nashville and grew up in Williamson county, then in 2010 after college I moved away to Miami (what a contrast!) but things have really changed in the last decade. Im starting to consider moving back. I feel like it’s going to be totally different! But just curious, what draws people to Nashville if you aren’t from there?
I touched on this in the video, but I moved here from Portland, OR where rent and homes are very expensive. The PNW in general is much more expensive then this part of the country so that was a major factor! The other factor was that it is so close to so many other major cities and I write/create a lot of travel content on my blog and Instagram :)
@@EsperanzaLorena
To her question. My ideas:Trees , nature
Independence, get away from other places,, many reasons
I am moving there in a month! I'm even more excited now!
Aww that's awesome! You'll love it I'm sure :)
@@EsperanzaLorena I hope so! I'm excited to meet new people
Could you tell us about your experience living there?
@@stefanybrandycobos8526 me? Or the op?
@@stefanybrandycobos8526 In a separate video? :)
So funny I am from Portland, Oregon originally and debating on moving to Tennessee or not!
I have lived in Tennessee my whole life and I love this state. Low cost of living, strong economy and very beautiful scenery especially in the Eastern part of the state. If you do move to Tennessee I suggest the Knoxville area much cheaper than Nashville and much more beautiful.
1400 for my 3 bedroom in north side Chicago.
Wow, that's a good price! :)
Matine Yang south side a much better deal. $800 3 Bedroom
Thanks for the info!
You're welcome! :D
Wow we pay 750 for a 2 bedroom apartment in Tucson AZ.
Dang, that's awesome! My parents just retired in the Phoenix area, I'm sure they'd love for me to move to Arizona lol
Is there a roach problem? I’m not too keen on those. 😳
I'm not sure, our apartment was brand new so we didn't have that problem there!
Hi, I am from beaverton, OR and looking into Nashville to move...do you have any recommendations on areas to look into living around-- apartment wise?
The Belle Meade, Forest Hills, and Hillsboro areas are really nice! Hillsboro is very close to downtown. It kind of has a bit of a Portland NW 23rd/Nob Hill feel to it. Lots of boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants. Right next to downtown and the Vanderbilt University! :)
I moved last year from Beaverton to Boston and I hate Boston haha. I miss Oregon a lot.
@@stevenf7795 Really?! Boston seems like it would be a cool city... that's too bad!
Esperanza Lorena it’s not the worst place in the world to be. It’s has its own charm and loads of history. But I miss my evergreen trees and snow capped mountains. I miss trip to Bend and the beauty of the Oregon coast. There’s beautiful areas on the east coast but they’ll never be as breathtaking as the west. It also doesn’t help how expensive it is here in Boston. I thought rent in Portland/Seattle was bad and then I moved here and it’s just not worth the cost of living or the taxes. There are beautiful schools here and towns but it just isn’t exactly for me.
@@stevenf7795 I totally get that! What made you move to Boston? Was it job related? There are definitely things I miss about Portland too, I moved to Nashville, TN in January!
My boyfriend and I visited Nashville last Spring and fell in love. We live in Los Angeles, CA and WOW is rent a lot cheaper in Nashville. We're considering moving there in a few years when I graduate college. Thanks for the tips!
I bet!! The West Coast has gotten SO expensive. Nashville is a lot of fun! I'm glad you found it helpful :D
I’m from LA too and I’m moving to Nashville but I’m really sad I don’t want to leave California.
@@sarahalkhazraji672 Aw I'm sorry, but I'm sure you'll like Nashville! It's a cool city :)
Sarah Alkhazraji You will love Nashville! It’s like a mini LA but with way nicer people, less traffic, cheaper rent, and beautiful nature all around ☺️
@@dallascalhoun3052 I agree! :)
lol, As soon as I heard you were from Portland, I knew one of your cons would be "it's conservative".
Not a bad thing, just find it funny I pegged it before it was said.
Moved here from Utah so it wasn't much of a change for me politically.
Did I say that? I don't remember saying that lol
She wasn’t saying politically, she meant a more conservative way of life if you listen to her examples.
@@ellegirl5158 When people say "conservative" and don't put context.. people are going to think politically. I watched the part again. It really sounds political.
Either way, it's an opinion. Not good, not bad.. it just is.
@@th3n3wk1dd It wasn't political, I did mean a conservative way of life. And I'm not saying it's a bad thing! Just an observation that I thought I would share in a video about what living in Nashville is like for someone who is interested in moving there :)
@@EsperanzaLorena Thank you for explaining. Just goes to show what we mean and what people understand are sometimes different. Take care. :D
Traffic is terrible in Nashville, but the CCP Virus helped that a lot. Traffic is getting more and more like it was in December 2019. I live in Brentwood and work a lot in Downtown Nashville. Nashville is compared by some as hotter than Arizon due to humidity. My wife is from Sao Paulo Brazil, and says we get much hotter here and much colder here than there. My wife's sister lives outside Portland Oregon. I would like to live in a cooler climate due to the brutally hot summers.
I just moved from Portland, OR! The traffic is actually a lot worse there so it doesn't seem as bad here in Nashville. I thought it was actually pretty cold here this past winter! But yes, it's definitely very hot in the summer :S
@@EsperanzaLorena We have extreme summers and winters. Not as cold as Portland. I see the traffic getting worse every day now. I've driven in Portland and know it is really bad there. Nashvillians tend to be terrible drivers and last year I remember seeing a wreck every day. This causes traffic. I'm not seeing many wrecks this year.
I’m cheap. $1.3k is ALOT for 1bed lol. I lived in Columbus, OH paying more more than $995 for a 2/1.lol
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I love Nashville! It’s definitely a fun place to visit and to live I imagine :)
It definitely is! You need to check it out sometime :D
@@EsperanzaLorena
Fun is what were going for ! Safely of course.
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What about job? Lol people leave out the most important factor of moving to a place. Smh
I've been self-employed for the past 3 years so I really don't study job markets in the cities I move to/live in. However there are a lot of hospitals, colleges, and music studios so I imagine there are a lot of job opportunities in those fields!
Are there nice people ? How about education. Are there educated intelligent people, or dumb truckers and construction workers only.
There are definitely a lot of friendly people but of course there are some not so friendly people like any other place! Lol there are all kinds of people with all kinds of occupations! :)
I've heard it mentioned that the public schools in Nashville are very bad. Might be worth keeping in mind
no offense, but the cities near Nashville are not worth visiting at all. I also knew your first con would be drivers lmao