I don't live in Nashville, actually about 90 miles away up in Kentucky. We go down there shopping and out to eat, there's lots to offer. I've noticed that the Northwest side is very rural. We've talked about living in Nashville and I would absolutely live around the NW area. Coming up I-24, I've noticed how it quickly goes rural and woodsy.

Also, living on the NW side would put you within a VERY easy drive to Kentucky lake and Barkley lake! Plus, you'd have Old Hickory and Cheatham!