Moving from Dallas, TX, to Nashville, TN

Look out, Music City!

Dallas is a fast-paced city, with over 1.3 million residents (7.6 million in the metro), so you might wonder what life is like in a smaller town nearly 700 miles away. Nashville, nicknamed “Music City,” is a smaller city that has grown in recent years.  

Nashville’s population was 689,447 during the 2020 U.S. Census, and new residents put down roots daily. The metro population of around 2.1 million allows big-city opportunities while maintaining a small hometown feel.  

Expect slightly cooler temperatures in Nashville 

Nashville's temperatures are slightly cooler than you’re used to in Dallas, but not by much. Summer highs in Nashville are usually around 89 degrees, compared to 95 degrees in Dallas.

Winter follows the same pattern, with lows in Nashville reaching 27 degrees vs. 36 degrees in Dallas. Annual snowfall averages 4 inches in Nashville, while it is only 1 inch in Dallas. Rainfall is around 10 inches more per year in Nashville compared to Dallas, averaging 49 inches.  

Enjoy Athens of the South 

Did you know Nashville is also known as the “Athens of the South” due to its multiple educational institutions and a full-size replica of the Parthenon in Centennial Park? It’s true! The architectural marvel is a big tourist attraction. 

Scholars from around the world also travel to Tennessee to study at one of 16 colleges and universities in Nashville, including Vanderbilt University and Belmont University.

Finding your place in Nashville 

Nashville is known for country music, but there are many other things to experience outside the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry or the Johnny Cash Museum. From festivals to fine dining, you’ll likely find something to enhance your senses while exploring the city. 

Don’t miss these other attractions: 

  • Bellevue Red Caboose Park  
  • Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 
  • Cumberland River 
  • Fort Negley (Civil War History) 
  • Nashville Zoo 

Move to Tennessee stress-free with U-Pack

Looking for an easy way to move long distance? U-Pack® can help! With service centers near Dallas and Nashville, we offer exceptional service and affordable self-moving options to ensure your belongings are safely transported. For more info, call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 or request a free quote online!