The Young Professional's Guide to Nashville
Looking to start your career in a new city?
Here's a guide to why Nashville would be a great fit for you!
Affordability & Booming Economy
Variety of Social Scene: Nightlife, Sports & Food
Career Opportunities in the Music & Entertainment Industry
Affordability & Booming Economy
Nashville is a thriving city, being ranked the tenth fastest-growing US metro area in 2021. An area of concern when moving to a new city is cost of living. Here's Nashville's breakdown.
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Rent: Given that living in Nashville is in high-demand, you will need to budget appropriately for rent. That being said, rent in Nashville is still about 9% lower than the national average. Some affordable areas to consider are Heron Walk, South Nashville and Donelson.
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Transportation: Many areas of Nashville are walkable or bikeable, but many choose to still own a car. Know that public transit and the Music City Star Train are also options for you.
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Groceries: Prices of groceries in Nashville are about 3% lower than the national average.
Social Scene: Nightlife, Sports & Food
From a vibrant nightlife to world famous hot chicken, Nashville has everything you could ask for to satisfy your social needs.
Live Music
If you're a fan of live entertainment, look no further than Nashville. Head on over to Broadway and Music Row to find some of the best bars and music venues for listening to live music.
Food
Nashville has a variety of restaurants to satisfy the needs of any foodie. But trying the local world famous hot chicken is an absolute must!
Sports
Not only is Nashville a lively music-forward city, there's also entertainment for the sports fanatic. Attend a Tennessee Titans football game, predators hockey game, or support Vanderbilt University's many athletic teams.
Career Opportunities
Nashville has been ranked number 7 among other top cities in America for being the best for job seekers. A study showed 5,000 jobs available per 100,000 people.
Major Industries
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Music and Entertainment
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Healthcare
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Advanced Manufacturing
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Corporate Operations
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Supply Chain Management
