Updated 5/26/2022

Known for its incredible community of musicians and artists, Nashville serves as a gateway bridging the Midwest and the Southeast United States. The city is the birthplace of country music and home to a variety of music industry titans.

In the past decade, Nashville has made significant steps in non-music-industry commerce. With companies such as Amazon, JPMorgan and AllienceBerstein recently planting roots in the city, Nashville is becoming a key business hub for corporate companies in the Southeast United States.

The Key Features for Businesses in Nashville Include:

  1. A low cost of living and vibrant culture makes Nashville an ideal place to call home. This low cost of living also translates to an extremely low cost of doing business when compared with other major markets.
  2. The city’s culture and fun atmosphere makes it a major attractor of young talent in the south. Additionally, Nashville is home to a plethora of higher education institutions such as Vanderbilt, Belmont, Lipscomb and more.
  3. Naturally, Music City is also home to a variety of entertainment venues such as The Ryman, The Grand Ole Opry as well as countless bars and honkytonks. Live music is a Nashville tradition and can be found just about anywhere. The city even puts on free festivals such as Live on the Green, an event that brings its citizens from all walks of life together to enjoy some good food and music.
  4. Music industry activity in Nashville is as much as 30 times greater than the nation overall – 10 times greater than New York or Los Angeles and even greater compared to other cities such as Atlanta, Austin and New Orleans.
  5. Nashville is a hub in the CSX rail system, connecting 20 states, 140 freight carriers and 150 truck terminals. Air cargo at Nashville International Airport (BNA) is supported by 10 major carriers. Rates for freight transport are among the most competitive in the nation.

Downtown

Downtown Nashville serves as the city’s cultural epicenter. Home to the infamous Broadway stretch of saloons, this area serves as an adult playground for Nashville natives and visitors alike. With live music being offered 365 days a year, there is never a dull moment in the Downtown area.

This area is also home to a variety of corporations as well as many local, state and federal government operations. Major Downtown corporate headquarters include UBS, AllianceBernstein, Bridgestone Americas and more.

The Downtown area of Nashville is undoubtedly one of the top neighborhoods in the Southeast for after-work activities. Not only is the area home to hundreds of restaurants and bars, but Nissan Stadium and Bridgestone Arena host a plethora of events all year long.

Midtown

Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood provides a fun and friendly atmosphere. Peppered with restaurants and bars, Midtown serves as a more relaxed, less touristy option when compared to Downtown.

Home to Vanderbilt University, much like the rest of Nashville, Midtown has a variety of multifamily options. This area is also an ideal place for visitors to stay, due to its plethora of hotel options and close proximity to some of Nashville’s coolest neighborhoods.

After work, there are plenty of activities at your fingertips, whether it be something simple like grabbing a drink or a more complex option, such as a visit to Vanderbilt’s Sarratt Gallery. Centennial Park, one of Nashville’s premier green spaces, is also situated at the edge of Midtown.

West End/Elliston Place

West End is directly adjacent to Midtown. Both Vanderbilt University and Centennial park straddle the border of these two neighborhoods. This area is home to the only full-scale replica of the Greek Parthenon.

Elliston Place is home to some of the city’s most infamous rock clubs, adding to Nashville’s eclectic and vibrant music scene. This area is also home to the Nashville Wine Auction, which is the oldest charity wine auction in the US.

The West End area is a popular nightlife and entertainment location, so there are plenty of fun activities for you and your team.

Franklin

The greater Franklin area is home to Nashville’s premier suburban neighborhoods. The mansion-lined streets give way to beautiful farms serving as homes to some of the city’s most infamous country music and business titans.

Historic Downtown Franklin offers a small-town feel just minutes from Nashville’s urban core. The area is home to incredible food, boutique shopping and Civil War historic sites.

The area offers a relatively low cost of living and doing business when compared to the Nashville CBD, making it an excellent option for established teams. The area is home to Nissan North America, Community Health Systems and Tractor Supply Company’s corporate headquarters.

After work, there are a variety of good eats and entertainment venues to unwind with your team, family and friends.

Green Hills

Green Hills is one of Nashville’s most desirable and affluent places to live. Featured in Mansion Global, this area is the ideal spot for the Nashville elite. Its close proximity to Downtown Nashville and plentiful amenities make Green Hills a great area for any corporate team.

The Hill Center is a prized mixed-use development in the heart of Green Hills and features fine dining options and a stellar lineup of luxury retail.

Green Hills is also home to the infamous Bluebird Café. This historic landmark is known as the perfect place for songwriters to perform their material.

Music Row

Music Row is situated right next to Downtown Nashville and serves as the epicenter of the city’s music heritage. Music industry attractions include RCA Studio B as well as Columbia’s Quonset Hut, the first recording studio to open on Music Row.

A variety of Nashville’s music industry players such as record labels, publishing houses, music licensing firms, recording studios and more operate in this historic neighborhood.

This area is home to a plethora of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks, giving you and your team plenty of options to unwind after a long week.

Belle Meade

Belle Meade is one of Nashville’s idyllic residential areas. Large, well-manecured yards fit with picturesque homes, make for a relaxed atmosphere that many entertainers and West Coast transplants call home.

This neighborhood is also home to Cheekwood Estate & Gardens and the Belle Meade Plantation, two beautiful oases that are open to the public. Residents also enjoy access to Percy Warner Park.

Belle Meade also boasts a variety of cuisines at local restaurants such as Le Peep, The Harding House, Sperry’s Restaurant and Sinema.

South Nashville (65 to 24)

South Nashville is adjacent to the Downtown area and is home to many historic homes as well as commercial properties. Non-residential use makes up 61% of this neighborhood.

Major landmarks include The Fairgrounds Nashville, Trevecca Nazarene University and the CSX Radnor rail switchyard. Vanderbilt medical also has operations in this area.

This area has a growing and diverse immigrant population, giving it an eclectic cultural flair when compared to the rest of the Nashville area.

Because of its extreme accessibility, South Nashville is home to the majority of Nashville’s office and industrial users.

East Nashville

Just across the Cumberland River from Downtown, East Nashville serves as one of the city’s most fun neighborhoods. This neighborhood was featured in Vogue as “Nashville’s Coolest Neighborhood” and consists of mostly locals and is rarely frequented by tourists.

This area features a diverse mix of restaurants serving cuisine from across the world. The area is a popular residential choice for Nashville creatives and offers a less stuffy alternative to many other popular options.

East Nashville is peppered with fun breweries and dive bars, so there’s plenty to get into after a long day.

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