Sorry to crash your mini-swampfest, but JK suggested I post this here. I was hoping for some input from the Nashville folks. DH and I currently live in Memphis. We both grew up in other parts of the country (him - OK, me - MA), met in NC and moved to Memphis to be near his children. We don't like Memphis. High crime, corrupt government, etc. His ex-wife called tonight and she has a job opportunity in Knoxville. It doesn't look like the job market in Knoxville is that great for DH or I so if the ex and kids went to Knoxville, we wouldn't. We've both spent some time in Nashville and really like what we've seen. The job market looks good for me (CPA) and DH would maybe even be able to keep his current job. Can anyone give me some idea about what living in Nashville is like? Good areas to live (and ones to avoid)? Traffic? etc. Thanks! Robin

I suggest moving to West Nashville. Bellevue to be exact. 4 of us on here live there. Casa will probably get on here and tell you to move to North Nashville...don't listen. What does he know? He's from North Dakota. This would be my suggestion of an area not to live. Well, there and Antioch. Don't move to Antioch either. Move to Bellevue. Run in Percy Warner Park, and run there a lot. Just watch out for the monkeys. You'll love Nashville. I do. And I think Memphis sucks. MTA: Trent's answer was similar, but better. Trent...call me.

I suggest moving to Rivergate area. Perhaps Madison or Inglewood.

As predicted...remember what I told you.

No. I don't remember. Give me a hint, if you'd be so kind. I generally don't listen when you say something.

I was talking to her. Not you.

By the way, when I say Bellevue - I'm including much of southwest Nashville, particularly Belle Meade and Brentwood. Bellevue is expanding rapidly and is by far the best value right now; housing prices are low but they'll climb. (Ask Tanya how much her townhouse has appreciated in a few years). It's really the booming spot in town and not to sound completely dorky, but it's kind of exciting. They're putting in a new mall in the middle of the area, complete with a 30000 square foot library (okay, I like books. Who knew?). We're constantly getting new restaurants and shops now. And did I mention the running? But if you happen to have lots and lots of money, consider Belle Meade and Brentwood. Brentwood is newer money; Belle Meade is old, old money. In both, you'll pay through the nose just for the address. If you happen to be really rich and can find one for sale, you can buy a big old house a couple hundred yards from Percy Warner Park. If you have kids, they say Williamson County schools are better if you're going public. Parts of Brentwood are across the county line. Actually you might consider Franklin, too. Again, might be pricey, longer drive into Nashville, but its really nice. If you want more urban, the Vanderbilt area has some cool spots. If you want really urban, parts of downtown are really making a comeback and they're trying to get people to move in. There are some cool residential buildings there now ... but if you have kids that's probably a no go. Best answer's still Bellevue. Right off I-40, 15 minutes to downtown unless the traffic's horrible. Houses from $130k or so on up to whatever you want to spend. And did I mention the running?

What is this new mall of which you speak?

New mall, same as the old mall. But with a library. A big one. I'm very excited.

Once for the Southeast Region Swim Meet (my stepson competed in 3 events) .

If kids swimming is going to be part of your Nashville life, you should consider looking at houses close to the practice pool. I have a kid that swims 14 hours a week at outrageous times of the day. I'm very happy that I live only a mile and a half from the Centennial Sportsplex where he practices. Another alternative is the Excel Swim Club which practices at the poll off of Concord Road in Brentwood.....but then you would be in Brentwood, and well, it's not Nashville.

Oh and so not related BUT I saw an IHOP when I was down there... I can't remember where that thread was so I'm letting you know here.