If you’re a young professional thinking about living in
Nashville, you may want to check out these suburbs too. In these Nashville suburbs, you’re close to all the shopping, dining, entertainment, and nightlife in the Music City, but you also get the best of suburban or rural living.
1. Springfield
Key Stats:
- Cost of living: 88, compared to the Nashville average of 93
- Residents age 22-29: 14.7 percent
The small city of Springfield kicks off our list with plenty of affordable ranch and starter homes for young professionals. Your dollar will go a whole lot further in this suburb of Nashville, where the cost of living is significantly lower than in the city.
Enjoy a live performance by The Robertson County Players, a nonprofit community theater company. Active young professionals will love hiking and biking down the scenic three-mile Greenway.
2. Goodlettsville (tie)
Key Stats:
- Total amenities: 1,587
- Residents age 22-29: 10 percent
Young professionals that are searching for a home in Goodlettsville have a wide range of options, from more affordable ranch style homes to spacious Gatlinburg and farmhouse style homes.
Active young professionals can spend their weekends at the scenic 147-acre Moss-Wright Park, or cooling off in the summer at the Pleasant Green Pool. Young professionals also have plenty of access to dining options in this suburb, where local restaurants range from Japanese fare to American comfort food.
2. Ashland City (tie)
Key Stats:
- Total amenities: 642
- Cost of living: 88, compared to the Nashville average of 93
Ashland City is tied for second on our list, with plenty of affordable housing options and a low cost of living. Ranch style homes and cozy cottages are common in this Nashville suburb.
Enjoy waterfront recreation at Marrowbone Creek and the Cumberland River, or have a picnic at Riverbluff Park. Local events like the annual Cumberland Catfish Coof-off and Summerfest are a great way to meet your neighbors.
4. Gallatin
Key Stats:
- Total amenities: 1,894
- Residents age 22-29: 13.6 percent
The riverside town of Gallatin comes in fourth on our list with no shortage of amenities or great housing options. Cozy cottages, bungalows, and ranch style homes are common here.
Hit the links and network at the Long Hollow Golf Course, or stroll down Gallatin’s Main Street and enjoy local restaurants and antique shopping. Outdoor enthusiasts will love fishing in or hiking along the Cumberland River.
5. Lebanon
Key Stats:
- Total amenities: 2,616
- Residents age 22-29: 10.7 percent
Young professionals looking for affordable homes with plenty of character will love the cozy historic cottages and spacious ranch style homes in the Nashville suburb of Lebanon.
Convenient shopping from big name retailers is available at the Lebanon Premium Outlets. Hike or camp at the scenic Cedars of Lebanon State Park, or cool off at the Don Fox Community Park’s wading pool. The annual Wilson County Fair is a great way to get to know your neighbors and enjoy food, games, and rides.
6. White Bluff
Key Stats:
- Unemployment rate: 5.5 percent
- Residents age 22-29: 13.7 percent
The tiny, scenic town of White Bluff is a great pick for young professionals seeking a close-knit community and plenty of natural beauty. Ranch and farmhouse style homes on large lots are common in White Bluff.
Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will love the nearby Montgomery Bell State Park, which contains a golf course, lakes, and challenging mountain bike trails. Though White Bluff may be small, the town doesn’t lack restaurants, retail and specialty stores, or services.
7. Pleasant View
Key Stats:
- Unemployment rate: 2.9 percent
- Median earnings of bachelor’s degree holders: $54,643
With a population of just over 4,000, the small community of Pleasant View is another great pick for young professionals that want a small town vibe. Ranch and farmhouse style homes are common in this Nashville suburb.
Convenient access to the I-24 and the location between Nashville and Clarksville makes Pleasant View a great suburb for young professional commuters. Get to know the community at events on Main Street, like Cruise’n N Groove’n.
8. Fairview
Key Stats:
- Total amenities: 1,800
- Residents age 22-29: 14.5 percent
The scenic suburb of Fairview earns the eighth spot on our list with a small town vibe and plenty of amenities. Modern townhouses and ranch style homes are affordable picks for young professionals.
Grab a bite to eat or a drink after work at the local bars and restaurants that line Fairview Boulevard. Active young professionals will love hiking the beautiful forested trails at Bowie Nature Park.
9. Smyrna
Key Stats:
- Residents with a bachelor’s degree: 18.7 percent
- Residents age 22-29: 10.5 percent
The growing city of Smyrna has plenty of housing options for young professionals, including modern townhouses and spacious ranch style homes.
Hit the links and network at the Smyrna Golf Course, or cool off along the water at the Sharp Springs Natural Area. Dozens of chain and local restaurants provide plenty of dining options for residents to enjoy.
10. Kingston Springs
Key Stats:
- Residents in professional occupations: 41.5 percent
- Median earnings of bachelor’s degree holders: $49,896
Kingston Springs rounds out our list at number 10. Home buyers will find a variety of options, ranging from modest cottage style homes to spacious farmhouses on large lots.
Network and hit the links at the Golf Club of Tennessee, or enjoy a weekend picnic at one of Kingston Springs’ well-maintained city parks. A city event like the Annual Art in the Park festival is a great way to discover local talent.
Our Methodology
To create this list of the best Nashville suburbs for young professionals, we looked at the following criteria:
- Percent of residents age 22-29
- Percent of residents who attained a bachelor’s degree
- Median earnings for those who attained a bachelor’s degree
- Percent of residents who work in professional fields
- Cost of living
Then, because some things are just a little more important to young professionals than others, we weighed the percent of residents age 22-29 and amenities per capita to make up 35 percent of our score. Professional opportunity made up 20 percent, and cost of living made up 10 percent.
We then averaged those weighted scores into one overall score, and the 10 lowest overall scores made the cut for this list.
Data was sourced from
AreaVibes and the
U.S. Census.
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