7 Small Towns Near Nashville Where You'll Want To Settle Down For Good
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Meghan Kraft
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Nashville is one of the fastest growing cities in the country with more than 100 people per day moving to the city and its suburbs. It’s not hard to see why people love the Music City, but it can also be easy to understand why someone may want a quieter, less fast-paced lifestyle. These 7 small towns near Nashville offer just that. They’re the perfect mix of old-school Southern charm and easy access to all of the spots you know and love in Nashville proper. Check them out!
Consistently ranked one of the best small towns in the nation, Franklin has it all, from a quaint but vibrant Main Street to Civil War History to incredible parks. It's easy to see why so many people love Franklin.
Representing Nashville's Western reaches, Dickson is home to a lot of history and famous figures. Tennessee Governor Frank Clement was born in the old Hotel Halbrook in the city, and famous country singers Craig Morgan and John Rich also call this little town home.
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Leipers Fork is a tiny little town, but it's in one of the most beautiful spots in the state. The main street seems straight out of the middle of the 20th century, and it's full of shops and spots to eat.
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Bell Buckle is best known for its annual RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival, but the town is certainly much more than that. The houses are beautiful, and it has easy access to both the city and the Cumberland Plateau to the southeast.
Watertown is not a train, but the vintage Tennessee Central Railway runs weekend trains from Nashville to and through Watertown, meaning there's always something going on downtown when the train will be there.
Nolensville is located just south of Nashville, but it feels much more removed than you would expect for being so close to the city. The town is known for its antique stores, beautiful farms, and barbecue often lauded as some of the best in the state!
Lewisburg is about an hour south of Nashville, but it's home to some of the most stunning Victorian homes in the state. The town also has a charming and thriving main street, perfect for a stroll on any day.
Speaking of small places, check out this tiny restaurant in Nashville that serves up some of the most underrated food in the city.
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