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Why digital nomads are moving to Nashville, TN

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No. 4. Nashville’s ranking on Yelp + Zillow’s list of the Top US Metros for Digital Nomads. For... who?

Digital nomad is a term coined for those who bounce aroundwhether locally or internationally — while working remotely. The niche community is known to work anywhere from RVs and beaches to coffee shops and short term rentals. Nothing is off limits as long as there’s reliable signal.

Are we surprised that everyone wants to move to Nashville? Definitely not. According to Nomad List, when digital nomads seek out places to set up camp (sometimes literally), they consider factors like trip time, wireless carriers, population, internet speed, coworking spaces + flexible living communities, and Music City has all that plus some.

While we could go on about all there is to love about Nashville, we’ll let the stats speak for us as to why digital nomads are seeking out space here:

  • Population: 692,587
  • GDP per capita: $60,990
  • Cost of living per nomad: $3,283/month
  • Studio apartment: $952/month
  • Dinner price: $10
  • Coffee: $3.33
  • Internet speed: 55 Mbps
  • Weather: Mild

Additionally, Nashville ranks “Great” in factors like places to work from, walkability, LGBTQ+ friendly, and happiness.

Want more? Check out this fun neighborhood map, coworking space guide, pros and cons + more.

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