I grew up here, left for college, and came back 3 years ago. Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here.
Unemployment at 3.3% is {unemp_feel}. Property values in Sylvan Park went up 8% last year alone.
The suburbs vs city debate here is real. The food scene in Franklin is honestly incredible.
Am I being unrealistic?
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cool_quinn38
Seconding this.
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everett_native
Great question. Here's my honest take after 4 years:
The good:
- Good parks and trails
- Growing job market
- Good healthcare options
The not-so-good:
- Traffic is getting worse
- Not much to do late at night
I keep discovering new spots even after {yr} years.. I'd say for families, Nashville-Davidson is solid.
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Everly Mitchell
I'll give you a thorough answer since I've been through this exact situation.
I moved to Sylvan Park from Miami about 5 years ago. Initially I was overwhelmed. But after settling in, The parks system here is underrated..
A few things I'd recommend:
- Check out Sylvan Park and West End for housing
- Talk to your neighbors - people are friendlier than you'd expect
- Visit during different seasons if you can
The biggest adjustment was nightlife. The community in {hood} is really tight-knit.. Overall I'd give Nashville-Davidson a 6/10 for singles.
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Connor P.
I've lived in both 12South and Belmont-Hillsboro. Completely different vibes. The suburbs vs city debate here is real..
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Clara H.
I've lived in both Sylvan Park and Belmont-Hillsboro. Completely different vibes. Honestly the biggest downside is {downside}..
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