Essentials
- City
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Population
- 715,000 (City), 2.1 Million (Metro)
- Internet Speed
- High (Google Fiber available), Avg 250 Mbps
- Currency & Banking
- US Dollar (USD). Major banks: Chase, Bank of America, Regions
- Tap Water
- Safe and drinkable
- Power
- 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets
- SIM Card
- Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile. Mint Mobile (eSIM) is popular for nomads
- Banking for Expats
- Wise, Revolut, Mercury (for business), Chase
- Accommodation
- Placemakr, Mint House, Landing (furnished rentals)
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, extremely. Apple Pay/cards accepted everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, VRBO, Placemakr Music Row ($130-$200/night)
- Budget Accommodation
- Nashville Downtown Hostel (approx. $50/night), Music City Hostel
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Downtown (Broadway), SoBro, The Gulch
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Germantown, East Nashville (Lockeland Springs), 12 South
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Industrious (The Gulch), WeWork (One Nashville), Center 615 (East Nashville - $300/mo)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Frothy Monkey (12 South), Portland Brew (East), Fido (Hillsboro Village)
- Networking Events
- Nashville Technology Council (NTC) events, Bunker Labs for entrepreneurs
- Social Events for Expats
- Meetup.com 'Nashville Newcomers', Internations Nashville Chapter
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber, Lyft (very active in Nashville)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Nashville BCycle ($25/day), Lime, Bird, Spin scooters
- Best Beach Nearby
- Percy Priest Lake (Anderson Beach - 20 mins); Destin, FL (7 hours away)
- Top Regional Airline
- Southwest Airlines (Major hub at BNA)
- Top International Airline
- British Airways (Direct to London), Delta, American Airlines
- Highway Access
- Intersection of I-40, I-65, and I-24
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Music City Star (Commuter Rail) - Riverfront Station
- Public Transport Passes
- WeGo Public Transit ($2 per ride, $4 day pass via QuickTicket app)
- Regional Travel
- Greyhound, Megabus, Groove (to Memphis/Knoxville)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Shakti Power Yoga (Music Row), Hot Yoga Plus, Inner Light Yoga
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- GetFit615, Barry's (The Gulch), YMCA of Middle Tennessee
- Laundry Services
- Wash & Fold Nashville, Laundry Day (Pickup/Delivery)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- UberEats, DoorDash, Grubhub
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Nashville Hot Chicken (Hattie B's or Prince's)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- The Wild Cow, Sunflower Cafe, Avo (OneC1TY)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Five Daughters Bakery (Cronuts)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- ALDI, Kroger, Nashville Farmers' Market (Jefferson St)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon (Same-day delivery), Walmart.com
- Grocery Delivery
- Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Shipt
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Lower Broadway (Honky Tonks), Five Points (East Nashville)
- Local Brewery
- Yazoo Brewing Company, Jackalope Brewing, Bearded Iris
- Wine Bars
- Barcelona Wine Bar (Edgehill), Love & Exile (East)
- Street Food Stalls
- Hunter's Station (Food hall in East Nashville)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Chauhan Ale & Masala House (Indian), Otaku Ramen (Japanese)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- The Parthenon (Centennial Park), Ryman Auditorium
- Museums & Art Venues
- Country Music Hall of Fame, Frist Art Museum ($15)
- Historical Sites
- Belle Meade Historic Site, Belmont Mansion, Hermitage (Andrew Jackson’s Home)
- Religious Sites
- Scarritt Bennett Center, Downtown Presbyterian Church
- Annual Events
- CMA Fest (June), Let Freedom Sing (July 4th), AmericanaFest
- Cultural Districts
- Jefferson Street (Historic Soul/Jazz), Music Row
- Theater Venues
- TPAC (Tennessee Performing Arts Center), Schermerhorn Symphony Center
- Local Markets
- Nashville Farmers’ Market, Porter Flea (Seasonal)
- Music Scene
- Bluebird Cafe, Station Inn, The End, Exit/In
- Street Art
- The Gulch Murals (WhatLiftsYou Wings), 12 South Murals
- Cooking Classes
- The Nashville Food Co-op, Flour Sugar Butter
- Art Galleries
- Zeitgeist Gallery, David Lusk Gallery, Wedgewood-Houston Art Crawl
- Historic Buildings
- Tennessee State Capitol, Union Station Hotel
- Local Heritage
- Scotch-Irish roots, Civil Rights Movement (Woolworth Building)
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Radnor Lake State Park, Warner Parks (Edwin & Percy Warner)
- National Parks Nearby
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park (3.5 hours away)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Shelby Bottoms Greenway, Richland Creek Greenway
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Love Circle (Highest point in city), John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge
- Birdwatching Locations
- Radnor Lake, Beaman Park
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Cumberland Park (Public fire pits seasonally)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- FedEx (HQ nearby in Memphis), UPS Store, USPS
- Tech Repair Services
- Apple Green Hills, uBreakiFix (Various locations)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Hops & Crafts (Gulch), Pins Mechanical Co.
- Language Classes
- Tennessee Language Center (TLC)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Nashville Public Library (Main - Downtown), Vanderbilt University Libraries
- Community Centers
- West Nashville Community Center, Gordon Jewish Community Center
- Gaming Lounges
- Game Terminal (Arcade/Bar), Game Point Cafe
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- N/A (Gambling is illegal in TN, closest is Oak Grove, KY - 1 hour)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $11,000 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $440,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $6,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $260,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $10,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $600,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $5,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $348,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $9,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $720,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $5,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $416,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 6.5% (Tennessee Excise Tax)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% (No state income tax on dividends following Hall Income Tax repeal)
- Tax System
- US Federal: Worldwide income; Tennessee: No state income tax on wages
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 37% (Federal only)
- VAT
- 9.25% (Sales Tax - Nashville)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, US Federal Subpart F and GILTI rules apply
- Property Tax
- Yes, combined Metro Nashville/Davidson County rate (~2.2% of assessed value)
- Property Transaction Tax
- Recording tax: $1.15 per $1,000 of value
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Highly attractive: No state income tax on earned income