If you move to Nashville, you should know...

Here are a few key points to know about Nashville, followed by some topics I plan to cover in the next few weeks.

1)  Unlike many of our Country's larger cities, Nashville is not a scary place to move.  People are generally and overly friendly, and most are willing to lend a helping hand.  Opinions on the "best" area to live differ on priority (location, cost of living, nightlife, etc.)  And aside from a very small sector or two, even Nashville's hottest residential areas still have a diversified array of economic housing.  It is not uncommon to see a million dollar house next door to a hundred thousand dollar house. 

2)  Nashville is known as Music City...but Nashville is more than just country music.  Many newbies to Nashville assume that we all wear cowboy hats and boots.  And although they may be in order on the occasional night out hopping the Honky Tonk's downtown, most of Nashville sees that as the easiest way to spot a tourist.  You will find a variety of people here from all over the country and all over the world.  Nashville is a melting pot of culture and diversity and is still growing.  Before you miss out on great town, claiming a Redneck and Hee Haw prejudice, take some time to get to know the city, it's industrial growth, and the amazing people that live here.  It may just knock ya'lls boots off.

3)  Nashville is the healthcare capital of the United States.  Numerous healthcare companies, both large and small, call Nashville their headquarters.  If you are interested in getting involved in the healthcare industry, Nashville is an excellent place to consider.  Nashville is also an industrial leader in finance, publishing, biotechnology, tourism, music, education, and much much much more.

I have included a few links.   While the first link is five years old, it shows that Nashville has some national credit - Kiplinger's named it the #1 smart place to live on its list of the top 50.  We were more recently named the fourth best college town in America.

http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2006/05/nashville.html?si=1

http://www.insidevandy.com/drupal/node/14645