Davidson
Home to the Music City, Davidson County stretches out into the beginnings of the suburbs including the communities of Belle Meade, Berry Hill, Forest Hills, Goodlettsville, Oak Hill and Ridgetop. Fast growing neighborhoods within Nashville like Green Hills, Sylvan Park, Germantown, Bellevue and East Nashville, have made the mid-state area not only a tourist destination, but one of the most desired places to live in the country. With an incredible music scene, fine dining, amazing night life, a revitalized downtown with ever expanding amenities and top-notch museums, public parks and spaces, Davidson County brings a little “country chic” and southern living to urban life. It truly has something to fit just about every lifestyle.
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Williamson
Located southwest of Nashville proper, Williamson County includes the cities of Brentwood, Fairview, Franklin and part of Spring Hill, and the towns of Nolensville and Thompson’s Station. With schools that are consistently rated among the top in the state, a relative low cost of living, a vast history unique to the area and being in close proximity to the heart of Nashville, Williamson County offers the best of the suburb life.
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– Area Schools
o Williamson County School District
o Franklin Special School District
– Tourism
Rutherford
Nestled just southeast of Nashville and east of Williamson County, Rutherford County is made up of the cities of Eagleville, La Vergne and Murfreesboro, and the town of Smyrna. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Rutherford County was ranked 6th for the largest employment increase in the nation from December 2016-2017, and the economy shows no sign of slowing. The combination of the area’s high-ranking schools, easy driving distance to Nashville and abundance of jobs, makes Rutherford a top destination for families and ambitious professionals alike.
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– Area Schools
o Rutherford County Public Schools
– Tourism
Sumner
Made up of eight cities including Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Millersville, Portland, Westmoreland, White House and Mitchellville, Sumner County is located 25 miles northeast of Nashville. With rolling hills, fresh water and natural beauty all around, Sumner County played a pivotal roll in Tennessee’s development early on. As one of the first spots in the state to be settled, the county boasts a rich history from its frontier days to the hay days of historic estates. And what drew in the region’s first settlers – its beauty and charm – remains one of integral attractions to modern-day settlers.
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– Area Schools
– Sumner County Historical Society
Cheatham
Comprised of the city of Pleasant View and the towns of Ashland City, Kingston Springs and Pegram, Cheatham County is located to the west of Nashville. With rolling hills and the Harpeth River that bisects the southeast and northwest sections of the county, natural beauty is in abundance. For those looking for more of a “farm life” feeling, but with the amenities and comforts of a large city close by, Cheatham County is a perfect fit.
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