Nashville is becoming one of the best cities in the country to call home, and people from all over the country are moving here to be a part of our cool town. The statistics and press speak for themselves. According to Livability, Travel + Leisure ranked Nashville third on its list of Best American Cities, Forbes.com ranked the city fifth on its U.S. Regions to Watch in 2014 list, and 35,000 people are moving here every year! At Unlimited Security, we have watched our beloved Nashville change and grow over the years, and we are always proud to say we are from Nashville, TN. Of course, many people think of country music when they picture Nashville. Music City USA is in their minds, but our city has so much more to offer its residents and visitors. We would like to share with you some of the best things about Nashville so you can see why we love serving this beautiful city.
Live Music of All Genres
With over 120 live music venues in Nashville, you can choose between seeing pop, rock, country, gospel, rap, blues, and Americana acts all over town on any given night. You may be lucky enough to catch someone famous at The Bluebird Cafe in Green Hills or even discover someone new at one of the many writers’ nights in Nashville. If you prefer classical music, we have the acclaimed Nashville Symphony, who performs in the architectural delight, the Schermerhorn Center. You can also find opera, ballet, and jazz in our city.
Green Spaces
Named by USA Today as one of 10 cities with the Best Green Urban Spaces in North America, Nashville hosts many parks, trails, and greenways. You can find horse trails, nature centers, picnic shelters, athletic fields, swimming pools, golf courses, and scenic views. One of the best things about Nashville is downtown is just 10 minutes away from beautiful rolling hills, farms, and other country settings.
Unique and Varied Food Scene
We are proud of Nashville’s food scene. Our restaurants are constantly visited by newspapers, magazines, and cable food channels to feature our best food options. Our cuisine ranges from hot chicken at Bolton’s to fluffy biscuits at the Loveless Cafe to high-end restaurants with inventive chefs like Husk and City House. For an area filled with some of the best locally-owned restaurants, visit the East Nashville neighborhood for a variety of refreshing non-chain dining establishments.
The Athens of the South
One of Nashville’s nicknames, the city is the home to 21 four-year undergraduate and post-graduate colleges and universities. Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State University, and Belmont University are among the choices. One of the best public universities in the state, Middle Tennessee State University, is about 30 miles away in Murfreesboro.
The Friendly, Leisurely Lifestyle
A very Southern town, you can always find friendly faces in Nashville. We love our small town feel mixed with the excitement of big city energy. Nashville is a very welcoming community, and we are proud of the cultural diversity that you will find in our city.
Want to know more of our favorite things about Nashville? Contact us today to learn more about our wonderful city.