Visit The Most Neighborly Town In Tennessee The Next Time You Need A Pick-Me-Up

The state of Tennessee is known for its kind southern hospitality and the small towns that exhibit radical, expansive friendliness, but how does it stack up when it comes to the city? When we’re thinking “city,” we’re thinking larger metropolis, the kind of place that you would never call a “town” because the highways that encircle it are much too busy and wild. Shockingly enough, Nashville was listed as one of the most neighborly cities in the United States by the most recent StorageCafe report. Do you agree?

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The study creates a composite score that highlights a sense of community, community involvement, neighbor satisfaction, and even how well-recommended the city is by locals. Nashville recently ranked #6 in the entire United States!

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Sure, Indianapolis may be the most neighborly place in the United States, but in Nashville, roughly 72% of locals reported they were happy with their neighbors. This is a big deal, especially after the ongoing isolation precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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StorageCafe also found that the city of Nashville has the largest share of residents, a whopping 71%, who recommend their neighborhood to other people. This of course means that folks are encouraging others to move into their neighborhoods, excited about the opportunity to share a street with new friends.

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The study found that 61% of Nashville residents report that the sense of community in town is fantastic, and 44% report some kind of personal community involvement. This means almost half of the residents of Music City are volunteering or spending time with others in their community.

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A neighborly city is no small feat, friends. It’s difficult to create a sense of satisfaction when the traffic is intense and there is constant construction downtown, but Nashville has done it. The high number of parks, community centers, and general opportunities for involvement most likely help increase this sense of neighborliness.

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We'd like to think that the walkability of the city also lends itself to the city's friendly feel, and the number of restaurants that are locally owned and operated make even a simple meal while out and about a welcoming experience.

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Do you agree that Nashville is one of the more neighborly cities in the United States? Make sure you leave your thoughts in the comments below!

If you’re looking for more information on the city of Nashville we’d recommend checking out the Visit Music City official website, and you can read the entire StorageCafe study right here.