nashville

fun areas to live:

- 12 south 

     steven foster apt: unique and cute
- belmont
- hillsboro
- sylvan park

- green hills
- west end 

     chowning square apt: huge | best for 3 room/ppl | right next to bus stop (which is free for vandy staff)  i live here and LOVE it!

- east nashville

     a little further away, but it has a ton of character if that is something you are looking for

coffee shops:

we have a lot of independent coffee venues in town.  most notable are fido, bongo java, and crema.  if you prefer starbucks, you won't have to look far.  they are everywhere.  also, if you prefer to make your own, a great local roaster is drew's brews (found in many stores here, and DELICIOUS).

eat your way through town:

- 12 south: tap room, burger up, edley's bbq, las paletas

- hillsboro village: fido, jackson's, boscos, pancake pantry, dog of nashville, zuma (sushi)

- sylvan park: local taco, star bagel, sylvan park restaurant (meat + 3)

- east nashville: marche, silly goose

- other: samurai sushi, baja burrito, woodlands indian, calypso cafe, kalamatas, loveless cafe, etc.

beer:

12 south tap room | yazoo brewery | jackalope brewery (started by two vandy students) | blackstone brewery, boscos

parks + hiking:

- radnor lake, percy warner park, edwin warner park, centennial park, richland creek greenway, to name a few.

music is everywhere:

mercy lounge, the basement, and the ryman are all great places to see a show.

this is by no means a comprehensive list, but it's a starting point!  hope you all enjoy this town!  i know i do!