Thinking of moving to Nashville? Here's what you need to know.

Nashville has long been called Music City, and for good reason, it's one of the top places in the country for new and seasoned musicians to find inspiration, and for fans to hear great tunes. But Nashville, a metro area with almost 2 million residents, holds its own in other areas, too, including food, film and fashion.

Who's There?

The Nashville area boasts a number of universities, notably, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State University and Middle Tennessee State University, earning it the nickname "Athens of the South." Around Major employers include Vanderbilt University, Nissan, Saint Thomas Health and HCA Holdings, Inc. The cost of living in Nashville is reasonable, around 90.2 percent of the national average, and the state of Tennessee does not tax personal income.

What's Around Nashville?

A car is useful in Nashville, although the city is quite friendly to pedestrians and cyclists, thanks to organizations such as GreenBikes and Walk Bike Nashville. Public transportation is also available; the Music City Star commuter rail and the Metropolitan Transit Authority bus system help locals get around Nashville as well as greater Davidson County. Well-known neighborhoods include hip and artsy East Nashville, college-friendly Hillsboro Village, naturally beautiful Bellevue, and The Gulch, which is home to The Station Inn, Nashville's historic music venue.

What Do You Do In Nashville?

Music is, of course, a main attraction in the area, with live performances nightly at many venues along Broadway, and regular performances at the Grand Ole Opry and historic Ryman Auditorium. Art is also quite popular with residents. Galleries and museums, including the popular Frist Center for the Visual Arts, are plentiful. Nashville's culinary scene is gaining traction. Many restaurants serve the city's signature "hot chicken," which is a spicy fried chicken. If you're a sports buff, don't miss seeing Nashville's professional hockey team, the Predators. Football fans will want to score tickets to a Tennessee Titans game. Popular festivals and events throughout the year include the Tomato Festival, the Nashville Film Festival, Nashville Fashion Week and Taste of Music City.

3803 Barlow Dr

371 Archwood Dr

940 Gale Ln #108

518 E Trinity Ln

810 Chadwell Dr

2113 Acklen Ave #6

801 Hillview Hts #ID1261666P

2430 Batavia St

1308 Stratton Ave

2200 Chase Ave #2200

4487 Post Pl

3811 Dr Walter S Davis Blvd #3811

1706 Ashwood Ave #A

335 Shadow Glen Dr

2135 Acklen Ave #2

2011 25th Ave S

1404 Globe Pl

926 Marilyn Rd

175B Rural Ave

3169 Earhart Rd

2909 Branch Ct

4880 Barclay Square Dr

3809 Dr Walter S Davis Blvd #3809

1720 14th Ave S #ID1051706P

5816 Morrow Rd #ID1051667P

2214 Grantland Ave #B

1900 Richard Jones Rd

2948 McGavock Pike #B

1607 Mountain Ash Ln

1613 Marshall Hollow Dr #303