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Conveniently located off Whites Creek Pike near I-24, Storage Rentals of America in Nashville offers easy access and convenient office hours. With flexible, month-to-month leases, you can rent your storage unit for as long as you like. Our storage facility has plenty of self-storage options, from smaller storage units that are 5x5 to larger 10x30 storage units. Need help? Give our knowledgeable customer service team a call. Available 7 days a week by phone, we will walk you through the rental process and help you select the right-sized storage unit for your belongings. Our friendly customer team can even move you into your storage unit over the phone or online so you can get your belongings stored fast. Just another way we make storage rentals easier.
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About Nashville, TN
Nashville is Tennessee’s most populated city and the state capital. With a city population of 689,447 (U.S. 2020 Census) and a metro area population of 2.15 million, “Music City” stands out as one of the most vibrant and rapidly growing cities in the South. Home to sports teams, colleges, and a wide range of industries, it’s an exciting—and popular—destination for people relocating to the region.
What To Do in Nashville, TN
Nashville’s energetic culture means there’s always something to experience. Top attractions include:
- Two reconstructed forts
- The Tennessee State Museum
- Local dining gems
- Ryman Auditorium
- The Grand Ole Opry
- Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- The Belcourt Theatre
Music fans flock to Nashville for its country, rock, and jazz venues, radio stations, music theaters, and a full calendar of live festivals and cultural events. The city also hosts the Nashville Film Festival, Fashion Week, many music festivals, and one of the South’s largest LGBT events. Art lovers will appreciate Nashville’s many visual art museums and galleries.
Working in Nashville, TN
Nashville is home to a diverse economy, with top industries including healthcare, publishing, banking, automotive, technology, and transportation. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is the city’s largest employer, with 28,300 employees. The state and federal governments together employ about 40,000 workers.
Other major employers include Asurion, Bridgestone Americas, Captain D's, and Logan's Roadhouse. Plenty of jobs are also available in universities, schools, technology, and security companies throughout the area.
Top sectors for jobs:
- Health care: 13.8%
- Professional, scientific, and technical services: 10.9%
- Educational services: 9.1%
- Accommodation & food services: 7.6%
- Construction: 6.4%
- Administrative support & waste management services: 4.9%
- Finance & insurance: 4.2%
Nashville, TN Neighborhoods
Nashville has more than 10 distinct neighborhoods, each with different cost-of-living profiles:
- Belle Meade Links: Most expensive, with a median real estate price of $2,221,853 (higher than 98.4% of Tennessee neighborhoods and 94.8% nationwide). It’s close to downtown amenities, shops, and restaurants.
- Woodland in Waverly: Mid-priced neighborhood, with a median real estate price of $1,253,337 (more expensive than 97.6% of Tennessee neighborhoods and 91.5% of the country). It features nearby parks and a wide range of single-family homes.
- Belmont/Hillsboro: More affordable by Nashville standards, with homes at a median price of $1,250,380 (above 98.1% of all Tennessee neighborhoods and 92.9% of the nation). Low crime rates appeal to families.
Rent in these areas is also high:
- Belle Meade Links: Median rent is $5,088 (higher than 99.5% of all Tennessee neighborhoods), vacancy rate is 4.5%.
- Woodland in Waverly: Median rent is $2,938 (90.3% of neighborhoods), vacancy rate is 6.3%.
- Belmont/Hillsboro: Median rent is $2,413 (78.9%), vacancy rate is 13.2%.
Nashville, TN School District
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (Metro Schools) serve the city with 169 schools and about 85,000 students. Per-student spending is $17,219, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17:1. There are also 61 private schools in the area, including:
- Harpeth Hall School (5–12)
- Lipscomb Academy (N, PK–12)
- University School Of Nashville (K–12)
Nashville is known as the “Athens of the South” due to its universities and colleges, enrolling around 43,000 post-secondary students. Top options include:
- Vanderbilt University (private, four-year; ~13,000 medical, law, and education students)
- Fisk (private, four-year)
- Middle Tennessee State University (public, four-year)
Additional educational options:
Moving to Nashville, TN Resource Guide
Nashville has an active city government and council that makes relocation easier. Services include help with utilities, deeds, licensing, permits, codes, and vehicle registration.
The city features over 10,200 acres of parkland in 99 parks managed by the Parks & Recreation Department, covering 3% of the county’s area. Notable green spaces include Warner Parks, Centennial Park, Shelby Park, Cumberland Park, Radnor Lake State Natural Area, and Old Hickory Lake. Find even more parks using the city’s parks finder tool.
Nashville, TN Housing
Tennessee’s cost-of-living rating is 89 (USA average is 100), while Nashville’s is 108—meaning it is 19% higher than the state and 8% above the national average. Although Nashville rates lower in healthcare and some other categories, it is far more expensive to live here than elsewhere in Tennessee.
Housing costs account for much of this: Nashville's housing cost rating is 137 (compared to 80 in Tennessee and 100 nationally). Most homes are single-family houses, but duplexes, apartments, condos, and other shared options are available for every type of homeowner.
Military Bases Near Nashville, TN
Here are the military bases within 50 miles:
- 118th Wing (Nashville)
- Joint Forces Headquarters Tennessee National Guard (Nashville)
- Arnold Air Force Base (Tullahoma)