Nashville

Nashville's Parthenon, a fullscale replica of the Athenian original, serves as the city's art museum and the centerpiece of Centennial Park.

Nashville, Tennessee Greater Nashville

MORE THAN JUST THE MUSIC CITY

BY PAIGE AIGRET

Nashville is a hub for tourism — alive with music, bachelorettes and hot chicken sandwiches. But those that call it home know there is much more to the city. From boroughs to suburbs, each pocket has something to offer.

“Nashville is a top-rated, growing city that still retains the small-town feel,” said Steve Townes, realtor and broker at

Corcoran Reverie’s Nashville location.

Townes has been part of the Reverie team since the recent partnership with

Worth Properties LLC, where he has been serving as a real estate agent for 11 years. But Townes is a long-time local too, having grown up in the area and returned to live and work.

“There are so many great areas of

Nashville to live, work and play, each with their personalities,” said Townes.

The downtown area offers a great vibe “bustling with people enjoying wonderful restaurants, bakeries, shops, arts, sports, municipal golf courses and parks,” according to

Townes. And there’s always something to do from festivals, craft fairs, plays, parades and, of course, concerts and live music. With its growing popularity, Townes said that new living options are abundant with high-rise buildings popping up almost yearly.

Venturing into the boroughs, Townes said that “close-in neighborhoods like East Nashville, Germantown, Sylvan Park, the Nations and 12 South, each with mixtures of renovated older homes and new construction, have enjoyed a rebirth over the years.”

In the suburbs, Green Hills and Belle Meade boast convenience to all downtown Nashville has to offer, as well as some of the best area hospitals and universities. Close to the bustling city life, these areas offer natural beauty, too, with access to the city’s greenway systems for walking, hiking and biking. For a taste of suburban sprawl coupled with a historic vibe, Franklin, Hendersonville, Bellevue and Mt. Juliet are the perfect communities. But no matter where you land in the Greater Nashville

area, you’ll enjoy access to all the city has to offer, boasting a plethora of museums such as the Tennessee State Museum, the Parthenon, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame, just to name a few. And we all know there’s no shortage of live music, whether at a local dive bar or one of the famed bars along Broadway such as Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and Legends Corner. And the famed Bluebird Cafe over in Green Hills is a great place to catch a surprise appearance of your favorite country singer. A wealth of farmers markets is another great Nashville attribute. “For “There are so many great areas me, a great summer Saturday morning outing includes a stop at the Franklin Farmers Market for locally grown of Nashville to live, work and play, fresh vegetables and fresh fruits like blueberries and strawberries,” said Townes. The Nashville Farmers Market each with their personalities.” in Germantown is a popular weekend hot spot. But you can find one local to your community in just about every Nashville borough and suburb. Townes himself has settled in the south-of-Nashville suburban community of Brentwood, known for its rolling hills, acre lots, convenient interstate access into the city and outdoor lifestyle. He’s grateful for the variety offered by being close to the city. And from what he can tell, other people have noticed it, too. “Nashville’s moniker as the ‘it city’ in recent years has fueled unprecedented population growth, powered by the relocation of many large companies, their employees, ancillary businesses and even the pandemic,” said Townes. According to Townes, migrating buyers are seeking a place that suits their lifestyle as well as properties that offer open space, resort-style outdoor living and convenience to work and play. “My No. 1 goal is to professionally serve my clients with the latest tools, in-depth knowledge and pertinent advice needed for today’s current real estate trends, and Corcoran Reverie delivers tools to help make all this possible,” said Townes.  Many historic homes in the Nashville area have been restored STEVE TOWNES to offer traditional beauty coupled with modern living.