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Contents 1 WELCOME 4 GENERAL AREA INFORMATION Climate, Cost of Living, Taxes, Transportation, and Voting 6 BUSINESS AND LAW State Laws, Banking, and Business 8 SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION Public and Private Schools and Higher Education 10 PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION Government Outdoor Recreation, Golf Courses, Campground Guide, and Places of Recreational Interest 12 CULTURAL, HISTORIC, AND FAMILY ATTRACTIONS Family Adventures, Historical Sites, Museums, Art Centers & Galleries, and Theatres 15 ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS Performing Arts Groups, Performance Centers, Stadiums and Arenas, Racing Thrills, High School and Collegiate Sports 17 SHOPPING AND DINING Major Malls, Factory Outlets, Unique Destinations, Antique Malls, and Favorite Restaurants 19 GETAWAYS COMMUNITY PROFILES 22 CHEATHAM COUNTY Ashland City, Kingston Springs, Chapmansboro, Pleasant View, Pegram 24 DAVIDSON COUNTY Antioch, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Donelson, Goodlettsville, Green Hills, Hermitage, Joelton, Madison, Paragon Hills 26 DICKSON COUNTY Burns, Charlotte, Cumberland Furnace, Dickson, Slayden, Vanleer, White Bluff 28 MAURY COUNTY Columbia, Mount Pleasant, Spring Hill 30 MONTGOMERY COUNTY Clarksville, Fort Campbell 32 ROBERTSON COUNTY Adams, Cedar Hill, Cross Plains, Greenbrier, Orlinda, Ridgetop, Springfield 34 RUTHERFORD COUNTY Eagleville, La Vergne, Murfreesboro, Smyrna 36 SUMNER COUNTY Gallatin, Hendersonville, Mitchellville, Portland, Westmoreland, White House 38 WILLIAMSON COUNTY Brentwood, Cool Springs, Fairview, Franklin, Leiper’s Fork, Nolensville, Spring Hill, Thompson Station 40 WILSON COUNTY Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Watertown 1 Welcome to Nashville Legislative Plaza The District Nashville skyline from the Cumberland River n almost every way imaginable, Nashville is the heart of In the decades following the war, Nashville once again experi- Middle Tennessee. Affectionately regarded as Music enced a growth in population, industry, and education. Nashville City, USA, the famous state capital has an endless vari- is probably most renown for its thriving music industry; a city I ety of themes. Situated between the Great Lakes and the occupying a mecca of gutted houses turned recording studios, Gulf of Mexico, this vibrant metropolis harmonizes the finest production companies, and music-related museums. As the home qualities of the North and South. Diverse and cosmopolitan, of country music, Nashville claims a cultural heritage that began Nashville still manages to hold on to the proud title of “the with folk music sung by early Anglo-Americans and evolved into friendliest city in the nation” year after year. country and blues by the 1920s. By the middle of the 20th cen- tury, every major record label had build offices or studios in Nashville has a rich sense of history. The first people to Nashville. The growing popularity of live broadcasting of the “relocate” to what is now known as Nashville were Native Grand Ole Opry (a tradition that began in 1925) intensified the Americans of the Mississippian culture who lived in the area attention on Nashville. Regardless of its roots, the city rivals Los from about 1000 to 1400 AD. They raised corn, made great Angeles as the focal point for all genres of music. earthen mounds, and painted beautiful pottery before mysteri- ously disappearing. Other natives such as the Cherokee, Today’s Nashville (often referred to as MSA—Metropolitan Chickasaw, and Shawnee followed afterward and used the area Statistical Area—by governmental bodies) encompasses eight as a hunting ground, leaving several sites for American history counties: Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, buffs to explore. The first white men to come to the area were Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson, with Maury and Montgomery French fur traders who established a trading post in 1717, but counties usually thrown into the mix. The MSA area has been the settlement wasn’t official until 1779, when a band of pio- named “America’s ‘Hottest City’ for Expansion and Relocations” neers cleared the land and built a log stockade, dubbing the two years in a row, and was listed in the top 50 in early 2007, commune Fort Nashborough in honor of General Francis Nash. according to Nashville Business Journal. Nashville MSA was In 1784 the community’s name changed from Nashborough to also dubbed the “Smartest Place to Live” by Kiplinger’s Personal Nashville and by 1860, Nashville was a prosperous city, soon Finance magazine. Fortune magazine recently ranked it #8 in the to be devastated by the Civil War. With its strategic location country for real estate, with a projected growth forecast of 6.70%, on the river and the railroad, the city was occupied by federal which appeals to new residents desiring safety in the housing troops for three years. The Battle of Nashville in 1864 was the market. last aggressive action of the Confederate Army. An outstanding location, a wonderful four-season climate, and friendly residents keep Nashville near the top of every ranking of desirable places to live. 2 Throughout the Nashville area, newcomers will discover that Middle Ten- nessee balances an impressive network of major transportation routes and A LETTER FROM THE RELOCATION TEAM: welcoming communities. The region boasts quality public schools that Dear Friends, excel in innovative programs, keep an above-average teacher/student ratio, and understand the value of technology learning. A wide selection of As those who have “come before,” we private schools, both independent and parochial, are available to parents welcome you to our city! We are who are interested in exploring alternative learning environments. Higher confident that this locale will provide education is available in vocational, career, and technical institutes as well everything you’re looking for in a as in public and private colleges and universities that are densely scattered place to call home. It won’t take long throughout the region. before the people, attractions, and down-to-earth atmosphere make you In addition to its education system, the region also provides some of the finest healthcare in the world, anchored by renowned teaching hospitals feel at ease. and research centers. Hundreds of healthcare companies are clustered in Nashville, well known for the spearheading of many innovative services Since 1973, RE/MAX has been (specifically concerning heart disease and cancer) that have been assisting families with their replicated throughout the nation. relocation needs. As RE/MAX representatives, one of the most If all this was not enough to convince one that a move to Nashville is in rewarding experiences in our his or her best interest, what perhaps sells those on the relocation market is profession is to help assist newcomers that the metropolitan area offers virtually unlimited options for housing environments. Charming Victorians in historic districts, cozy bungalows to the Nashville area. Our agents in tree-shaded neighborhoods, sprawling horse properties, and lofty city specialize in helping people select flats that inspire even the worst songwriter’s artistic creativity are just a their new home quickly and few of the many appealing possibilities. Considering its healthy economy, efficiently, with a dedication of cooperative local governments, the obvious commitment to progress, and giving our clients the highest level of an enviable quality of life, Metropolitan Nashville is well-positioned to commitment found in the real estate retain its dynamic status. industry. Because our job is to make you our neighbors, rest assured that you will receive the most knowledgeable information regarding your niche in a new community. Here at RE/MAX Elite, we provide a number of services to help you with your relocation needs. Not only do we hope this book will help you adjust to your new life, but should you happen to need further assistance, we will be happy to hear from you. Best Wishes, 3 General Area Information ashville serves as a vital transportation, business, and tourist hub for the entire nation. Residents and businesses alike are COST OF LIVING COMPARISON drawn to the region for corporate opportunities, favorable tax structures, and a flourishing economy. The Nashville MSA CITY 100% COMPOSITE INDEX N San Francisco, CA 256 has experienced an average growth rate of approximately 35% since 1990, with Williamson and Rutherford counties in the leading positions, both Chicago, IL 192 floating around 55% population growth. Washington, DC 190 Minneapolis, MN 134 TENNESSEE AT A GLANCE Orlando, FL 130 Atlanta, GA 130 POPULATION 5,962,959 Denver, CO 127 TOTAL AREA 42,146 square miles Albany, NY 120 CAPITAL Nashville Portland, OR 118 AGRICULTURE Soybeans, cotton, tobacco, livestock, Phoenix, AZ 113 dairy products, cattle, hogs Louisville, KY 101 TOPOGRAPHY Scenic terrain includes the Great Smoky 100 Mountains; low ridges in the Appalachian Nashville, TN Valley; the flat Cumberland Plateau. HIGHEST POINT Clingman’s Dome @ 6,643 feet in elevation LOWEST POINT Mississippi River @ 182 feet above sea level STATEHOOD June 1st, 1796 STATE BIRD Mockingbird STATE FLOWER Iris STATE TREE Yellow Poplar STATE SONGS The Tennessee Waltz; When It’s Iris Time in Tennessee; Tennessee, My Homeland; My Tennessee; Tennessee; Rocky Top. BORDER STATES Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia. CLIMATE Spring Temperature range: 45-75° F, warming up in the end of March. Summer Temperature range: 75-105° F, usually with high humidity. Autumn Temperature range: 40-80° F, cooling down in October.