Plus, what makes Nashville a prime spot for young professionals?
 
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Nashville is suited for young professionals, here’s why
The shadow of a musician holding a guitar on Broadway.
Beyond the music, Nashville’s other key industries have made it a hotspot for young professionals. | Photo by @musiccityproverb
The results are in — Nashville really is the place to live, work, and play for young professionals, according to Forbes.

The business media company ranked Music City No. 9 on its recent list of “Top 10 Places For Young Professionals To Live” after comparing 100 of the most heavily-populated metros across 10 metrics. Let’s debrief the case and take it a step further.

Study takeaways

Despite a median home price on the higher end ($385,800) compared to other metros on the list (read: Kansas City, Cincinnati, Columbus, OH + more) — the overall cost of living in Nashville still ticks below the national average.

The city is also recognized for its low unemployment rate and strong job market across its key industries, including education and health services, transportation and utilities, hospitality, and more. The area’s median age range rings in at ~36-37 years old.

NASHtoday finds

Sold on the move but looking for your next step? There’s a list for that, too. Niche, a ranking and reviews site, released its “2023 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in the Nashville Area” list. Here are the top three:
  • No. 1 — North Capitol | Of the top three neighborhoods, this one has a larger chunk of residents choosing to own homes over renting at 38%.
  • No. 2 — Downtown | Young professionals can’t get closer to the heart of the action between the many bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks located in the urban core.
  • No. 3 — Watkins Park | This neighborhood ranked No. 4 overall on Niche’s best neighborhoods to live, but jumped a spot in its appeal to young professionals.
We’d be remiss to mention the weekly networking mixers and groups for young professionals across the city. Add these upcoming events to your calendar:
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Events
Monday, Aug. 7
  • Monday Night Jazz in the Park | Monday, Aug. 7 | 5-6 p.m. | Church Street Park, 600 Church St. | Free | Grab a blanket or lawn chair for this live jazz concert.
  • Williamson County Fair | Monday, Aug. 7-Saturday, Aug. 12 | Times vary | Williamson County AG Expo Park, 4215 Long Ln., Franklin | $7+ | The Williamson County Fair returns with six more days of food vendors, rides, games, and competitions.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
  • Summer Morning Bird Hike | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 8-9:30 a.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | Take a guided bird hike around the one-mile, paved Nature Center loop — all experience levels welcome.
  • “For the Love of Jess” Book Launch Party | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Frothy Monkey, 125 5th Ave. S., Franklin | Free | Celebrate British author Eddie King’s fifth romance novel, which is set in Franklin, with free copies of the book (while supplies last), welcome drinks, a reading + signing, and an author Q+A.
Wednesday, Aug. 9
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • Turnpike Troubadours | Thursday, Aug. 10-Saturday, Aug. 12 | 8 p.m. | Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | $104+ | The band performs a three-night residency with special guests Pony Bradshaw (Aug. 10), Lance Roark (Aug. 11) & Kaitlin Butts (Aug. 12).
Friday, Aug. 11
  • True Tales of Tennessee: An Author Talk Event | Friday, Aug. 11 | 12-1 p.m. | Tennessee State Library and Archives, 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | Free | Local author and columnist Bill Carey will share previously untold stories of the 19th century from his new book, “True Tales of Tennessee: Earthquake to Railroad.”
  • Soles with Soul: A Celebration of Hip Hop & Culture Sneaker Ball | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6 p.m. | National Museum of African American Music, 510 Broadway | $25+ | In honor of National Hip-Hop Day, NMAAM is hosting its first sneaker ball with a special cypher in the lobby.
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News Notes
Announced
  • Tanger Outlets officially slated an opening date for Friday, Oct. 27. The Antioch shopping center — 4060 Cane Ridge Pkwy. — will feature national brands and some local favorites like TailGate Brewery, Prince’s Hot Chicken, and Red Bicycle Coffee. Take a virtual tour.
Sports
  • Nashville SC advanced to the Round of 16 in the Leagues Cup and will face Club América tomorrow, Aug. 8. Tickets for the 7 p.m. match at GEODIS Park are on sale now.
Health
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center is one of 22 care centers recognized on US News’ Best Hospitals 2023-2024 Honor Roll. The list considered 21 procedures and conditions like knee replacement and heart bypass surgery, as well as 15 areas of complex specialty care.
Edu
  • Officials will hold a ribbon cutting for the new Goodlettsville Elementary School located 514 Donald Ave. today before the first day of school tomorrow, Aug. 8. The 81,750-sqft building features multiple playgrounds and a slide connecting a classroom to the lower-level Grand Hall. (The Tennessean)
Seasonal
  • Arts and craft, food, and entertainment vendor applications are open for the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s 38th Annual PumpkinFest on Saturday, Oct. 28. Apply by Monday, Aug. 21.
Legacy
  • Nashville native and Room In The Inn founder Charles Strobel died at the age of 80 this weekend. The humanitarian and priest is best known for his commitment to helping underserved community members. (The Tennessean)
Finance
  • A Banksy got everyday investors 32% returns? You read that right. Thousands of investors are smiling all the way to the bank thanks to the fine-art investing platform Masterworks. Investors have benefited from 14 sales with returns including 17.8%, 21.5%, and 35%. NASHtoday readers can skip the waitlist and join.†*
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A row of sinks and mirrors lined with lights in the marble bathroom at Drusie and Darr.
Your throne awaits. | Photo by NASHtoday
In case you missed it, the pink palace (otherwise known as Drusie & Darr’s captivating commode), is one of nine finalists for Cintas’ Best Restroom contest. Voting closes this Friday, Aug. 11, so let’s blow the competition out of the water.

As necessary as public restrooms are, they often don’t get the attention they deserve. This inspired us to flush out more of Nashville’s beautiful bathrooms. Think: Aesthetically-pleasing, comfortable, and serviceable loos — because wanting a lavish lavatory? Shh…it happens.
 
 
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