Hello,

I am relocating to nashville inthe next few months. Just got an offer from Deloitte to work with them at their office in Hermitage, TN. I'll be moving with my partner and our 16 month old daughter. At first, he'll probably be staying home but at some point I assume working in or around downtown nashville. We are looking for suggestions of areas that are safe, family friendly, affordable. I'm not looking for a long commute as we are coming from Annapolis, MD where we currently commute 45 min to an hour each day to work in DC so I'm hoping living and working in Nashville can mean less commuting and more family time.

If anyone has suggestions of areas to check out. I'm open to living close to the city or a bit farther out but likely sticking to the east side of nashville as I don't want the commute from the west throght he city to get to work.

I am concerned about schools so if anyone can give input on which areas (besides franklin) that have good schools/good districts that would be great.

I have to be there by Oct. 17th so while I have a little time it's going to go by fast and any advice this forum can offer will be appreciated. I'll be looking for a real estate agent in the Nashville area soon so any recs of who to contact would also be appreciated.

Thank you and I'll be waiting for advice and suggestions!

Abbye