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Living in Nashville
Nashville is the capital of Tennessee, and the city and Davidson County share one Metropolitan Government. The Census Bureau estimates 721,074 people lived in Nashville-Davidson in July 2025, and 745,904 in the county counting its small satellite cities. The Cumberland River winds through the county and past downtown.
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Quick facts
- People in the city
- 721,074July 1, 2025 Census estimate (Vintage 2025) for Nashville-Davidson (balance), up from 689,449 in the April 2020 estimates base; 745,904 in all of Davidson CountySource
- Land area
- 475.6 sq miNashville-Davidson (balance), plus 21.6 square miles of water, from the 2025 Census GazetteerSource
- Schools
- Metro Nashville Public SchoolsOne district for all of Davidson County: about 81,000 students in about 160 schoolsSource
- Nashville International Airport
- About 15 minAbout 10 miles from the Metro Courthouse downtown, no traffic. Estimate
- Property tax
- About 0.70%Of appraised value for a home in the Urban Services District: $2.814 per $100 of assessed value in 2025, with homes assessed at 25%; $2.782 in the General Services DistrictSource
- Sales tax
- 9.75%7% state plus 2.75% local: the 2.25% Davidson County rate plus a 0.5% transit surcharge since Feb 1, 2025Source
Neighborhoods
12 South New homes and resale
Along 12th Avenue South north of I-440, with early 1900s bungalows, many newer infill homes, a walkable shopping strip and Sevier Park.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Antioch New homes and resale
Southeast Nashville along I-24, Murfreesboro Pike and Bell Road, with subdivisions and apartments built mostly since the 1970s, new construction toward Cane Ridge, and J. Percy Priest Lake to the east.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Bellevue New homes and resale
Far west Davidson County along Highway 70 South and the Harpeth River, with many subdivisions built from the 1970s on, Red Caboose Park, and the Warner Parks close by.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Belmont-Hillsboro Established
Between Belmont University and Vanderbilt along Belmont Boulevard and 21st Avenue South, with early 1900s bungalows and Tudor houses, duplexes and the Hillsboro Village shops.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Donelson Established
East of downtown along Lebanon Pike near the airport, with mostly 1950s and 1960s ranch houses, Two Rivers Park and a WeGo Star commuter rail stop.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
East Nashville New homes and resale
Across the Cumberland River from downtown along Main Street, Gallatin Avenue and Woodland Street, with early 1900s Victorian houses and bungalows, newer infill, and Shelby Park and the Shelby Bottoms Greenway along the river.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Germantown New homes and resale
Just north of downtown near Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and the Nashville Farmers' Market, with restored 1800s brick houses beside newer townhomes and apartments.
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Green Hills New homes and resale
Southwest of downtown around Hillsboro Pike and the Mall at Green Hills, with mid-1900s ranch and brick houses, many rebuilds, and condos near the mall.
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Inglewood Established
North of East Nashville along Gallatin Pike, with mostly 1930s to 1950s cottages and ranch houses, the Riverside Village shops on McGavock Pike, and Shelby Bottoms nearby.
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Madison Established
Northeast Davidson County along Gallatin Pike, with mostly mid-century ranch houses, the 1910 Amqui Station and Peeler Park on the Cumberland River.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Sylvan Park New homes and resale
West Nashville grid between Charlotte Avenue and Murphy Road, with 1920s to 1940s cottages and bungalows, many newer infill homes, McCabe Park and the Richland Creek Greenway.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
The Gulch New homes and resale
Former rail yard south of Broadway between downtown and Midtown, now mostly high-rise condos, apartments, offices and shops.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
The Nations New homes and resale
Former industrial area north of Charlotte Avenue around 51st Avenue North near the Cumberland River, with small mid-century houses, many new infill homes and townhomes, and shops and breweries in old warehouses.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Wedgewood-Houston New homes and resale
South of downtown next to the Fairgrounds Nashville, with old warehouses turned into galleries and shops, small older houses and many new townhomes.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
School zones vary by street. Confirm any address with the MNPS Zone Finder.
Schools
Metro Nashville Public Schools: All of Nashville and Davidson County, about 81,000 students in about 160 schools MNPS Zone Finder
MNPS clusters, each named for its zoned high school Source
High school clustersAntioch
Cane Ridge
Glencliff
Hillsboro
Hunters Lane
John Overton
Lawson
Maplewood
McGavock
Pearl Cohn
Stratford
Whites Creek
Cane Ridge
Glencliff
Hillsboro
Hunters Lane
John Overton
Lawson
Maplewood
McGavock
Pearl Cohn
Stratford
Whites Creek
Middle and elementary schoolsEach cluster has its own middle and elementary schools; enter an address in the Zone Finder to see yours
A normal week here
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Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100
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Halloween at the Adventure Science Center
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Property taxes
| Who taxes it | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Services District (USD), per $100 of assessed value, 2025 | $2.814 | Source |
| General Services District (GSD), per $100 of assessed value, 2025 | $2.782 | Source |
| Typical total for a home, as a share of appraised value | About 0.70% |
Homes are assessed at 25% of appraised value, so $2.814 per $100 assessed works out to about 0.70% of appraised value (about 0.70% in the GSD too). The USD rate pays for extra services such as trash pickup and streetlights. Belle Meade, Berry Hill, Forest Hills, Oak Hill, Goodlettsville and Ridgetop pay the GSD rate plus their own. 2025 rates are the latest the Assessor of Property posts. Sales tax is 9.75%: 7% state plus 2.75% local, which includes a 0.5% transit surcharge voters approved in 2024.
The basics
Metro governmentNashville and Davidson County share one Metropolitan Government with a mayor and the Metro Council. Nashville.gov
Metro 311hubNashville takes service requests online, or call 311. hubNashville
TrashMetro picks up trash weekly and recycling every other week at single-family homes in the Urban Services District; pickup days changed in February 2026. Outside the USD, owners arrange their own pickup. Find your pickup day
WaterMetro Water Services for most addresses; some outlying areas are served by a separate utility district. Metro Water Services
PowerNashville Electric Service (NES) NES
GasPiedmont Natural Gas Piedmont Natural Gas
VotingDavidson County Election Commission. Register online at GoVoteTN with a Tennessee driver license or ID. Election Commission
Car registrationDavidson County Clerk, walk in or by appointment. Title and registration
LibraryNashville Public Library: the Main Library downtown and branches around the county. Nashville Public Library
The short version
Quick answers
How many people live in Nashville, Tennessee?
721,074. July 1, 2025 Census estimate (Vintage 2025) for Nashville-Davidson (balance), up from 689,449 in the April 2020 estimates base; 745,904 in all of Davidson County.
What school district is Nashville in?
Metro Nashville Public Schools: All of Nashville and Davidson County, about 81,000 students in about 160 schools
What is the property tax rate in Nashville, Tennessee?
About About 0.70% per $100 of taxable value, typical total for a home, as a share of appraised value, adding up Urban Services District (USD), per $100 of assessed value, 2025, General Services District (GSD), per $100 of assessed value, 2025. Homestead and other exemptions lower the bill.
What neighborhoods are in Nashville?
12 South, Antioch, Bellevue, Belmont-Hillsboro, Donelson, East Nashville, Germantown, Green Hills, Inglewood, Madison.
When is trash pickup in Nashville?
Metro picks up trash weekly and recycling every other week at single-family homes in the Urban Services District; pickup days changed in February 2026. Outside the USD, owners arrange their own pickup.
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