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Moving to Nashville - Areas to look?

Posted on 5/24/18 at 4:25 pm
Posted by beHop
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Posted on 5/24/18 at 4:25 pm
So my job is going to be moving me to Nashville within the next year or so. Good lord, the housing market up there is ridiculous.

My wife and I are both 32 with 2 kids both under 2 years old, so schools will be important. I do not want to/can't pay for private.

I would rather not be north of town as she has some family land in Columbia that I'd like to be able to get to pretty quickly need be. I've looked at housing in Franklin and Brentwood, and frankly, I don't know that we can swing it for what we want. We're in a house now that is what I would consider "nice," but if you transplanted it to either Brentwood or Franklin it would be double the price.

I'm just looking for some guidance from anyone familiar with the area. Any input will be greatly appreciated as I'm a little overwhelmed. We're tired of moving around, and this will be a long stay barring catastrophe, so I want to make the right choice.

ETA: I'm not opposed to being in Nashville metro; I just don't know enough about it to know which areas to steer clear of. Budget is likely around 350-400k.
This post was edited on 5/24/18 at 4:28 pm
Posted by TT9
Global warming
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Posted on 5/24/18 at 4:44 pm to
Belle Meade
Posted by VFL1800FPD
Nashville, TN
Member since Aug 2012
9398 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 4:59 pm to
Lol good luck finding a 350-400 K house in Belle Meade

West Nashville/Bellevue would be the best place to start...probably would want to look into private schools though

North (Antioch, Goodlettsville) and East Nashville are rough

Smyrna/Lavergne...also pretty rough down there but cheaper

Bentwood/Franklin have the best schools, but like you said its going to be more expensive out there

Nashville housing market is rough, im leaving work but i can expand on this later

Posted by LSUbase13
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Member since Mar 2008
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Posted on 5/24/18 at 4:59 pm to
Mt. Juliet / Wilson County -- the traffic is a nightmare though.

Hendersonville / Sumner County -- the traffic is a nightmare though.
Posted by Evolved Simian
Bushwood Country Club
Member since Sep 2010
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Posted on 5/24/18 at 5:11 pm to
quote:

I do not want to/can't pay for private.



You don't need to. It's suburban Nashville, not Baton Rouge.

Go just a little further south from Franklin to Spring Hill or Thompson's Station.
This post was edited on 5/24/18 at 5:12 pm
Posted by Luke
1113 Chartres Street, NOLA
Member since Nov 2004
13715 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 5:25 pm to
You cannot have children attend Davidson/ metro public schools.... you need to look in franklin Thompson station Columbia or nolensville
Posted by beHop
Landmass
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Posted on 5/24/18 at 5:43 pm to
I’m in a tough spot because my office will likely be downtown and I don’t want to commute 3 hours a day. I’d like to see my kids in the evening. Granted, I’ll have some flexibility running said office but I’d still like to be accessible to a degree. Nolensville is appealing but I’ve been told by a few that there’s just nothing there and it’s a ways out.
Posted by beHop
Landmass
Member since Jan 2012
14578 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 5:44 pm to
quote:

Belle Meade


Lulz I’m not the 1%
Posted by Luke
1113 Chartres Street, NOLA
Member since Nov 2004
13715 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 6:00 pm to
Traffic starts stacking up on 65 at 6:30 am... you're in a tough spot if you don't go private.
Posted by Luke
1113 Chartres Street, NOLA
Member since Nov 2004
13715 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 6:06 pm to
Vince Gill needs a neighbor in BM
Posted by beHop
Landmass
Member since Jan 2012
14578 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 6:26 pm to
I need his net worth
Posted by TT9
Global warming
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Posted on 5/24/18 at 6:31 pm to
Wasn't trying to be a jackass, just have a great friend that lives there and she loves it.
Posted by beHop
Landmass
Member since Jan 2012
14578 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 6:59 pm to
I’m sure. Believe me, I’d look there if I could afford it.
Posted by dcbl
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Member since Sep 2013
30184 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 6:59 pm to
Belle Meade is where the rich folks live, old money

You need to be looking in Green Hills, Franklin or Brentwood

If that is too expensive, look at Galliton, Hendersonville and Mt Juliet are worth looking at if you don't mind living a little further out

Good luck
Posted by dcbl
Good guys wear white hats.
Member since Sep 2013
30184 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 7:02 pm to
I started to say West Nashville was bad, but meant East Nashville, W Nashville is fine, but schools are just so-so

You need to find a way to be in Green Hills or West Meade (the poor part of Belle Meade) if you can

If you can swing something in Brentwood or Franklin, that's the next best choice (schools are awesome, some of the best in the country)

Traffic in Nashville is almost as bad as Atlanta

If you have to, look at houses around Vandy and deal with the cost of private school, you DO NOT want your kids in Davidson County schools
This post was edited on 5/24/18 at 7:10 pm
Posted by beHop
Landmass
Member since Jan 2012
14578 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 7:23 pm to
Thanks for the info.

Everyone, thank you.
Posted by DaTigas
Nashville, TN
Member since Dec 2009
300 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 8:51 pm to
My wife is a realtor here. (Sorry no pics) Anywhere South off 65, 840, or southeast off 24 towards Murfreesboro are your best options. Can jump on 840 to head to Columbia quickly.
Posted by Luke
1113 Chartres Street, NOLA
Member since Nov 2004
13715 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 8:51 pm to
I'm in Brentwood if you ever need any advice!
Posted by beHop
Landmass
Member since Jan 2012
14578 posts
Posted on 5/24/18 at 9:43 pm to
quote:

I’m in Brentwood


I’m on Tigerdroppings
Posted by Arksulli
Fayetteville
Member since Aug 2014
25945 posts
Posted on 5/25/18 at 9:55 am to
Good luck, Nashville is a tough market to find an affordable house combined with good schools. If you can find someplace a bit cheaper in a vaguely decent area I'd suggest going private school if you can.

Working downtown in Nashville is going to complicate things a lot for you I'm afraid.
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