Nashville is the place to be in Middle Tennessee. With a population of more than 600,000, this busy city hasn't lost its Southern charm and fabulous community feel. While Nashville has all of the amenities you need, you can quickly escape the hustle and bustle of the city with a short drive on I-65, I-40 or I-24.

Music City is home to many major companies' headquarters, which bring jobs and contribute to the local economy. From AIG and BellSouth to Country Music Television (CMT) and Firestone Tire and Rubber, there are dozens of Fortune 500 companies who call Nashville home.

There are dozens of public and private schools in Nashville, and children who live here fall under the Nashville-Davidson School District. Many parents can choose to send their children to charter schools or enhanced option schools, depending on their geographical area & personal preference.

Nashville has 68 public elementary schools, 42 public middle schools and 24 public high schools. The city is also home to prestigious Vanderbilt University (and its medical and law schools), as well as 21 other universities and colleges. Click any of the quick search links below to search homes for sale near your chosen school.

There is always something going on in Nashville. Whether you love visiting one of the city's 22 public libraries for story time, watching the Predators dominate the ice, cheering for the Titans after touchdowns or jumping to catch a pop fly hit by one of the Sounds, you'll never be bored here.

As one of the most well-rounded cities in the country, you'll also find several professionally designed golf courses, country clubs and sports complexes. Nashville's nightlife is one of the most vibrant in the nation, considering it's the one-and-only Music City. Our town boasts 11 movie theaters, dozens of historic sites and street fairs for every occasion.

If you're living in Nashville, you can take advantage of the high-quality public transit system. The Nashville MTA has buses operating almost constantly, and you can even use their website to plan a trip.

Because the city is a busy hub for commuters, you may encounter traffic during morning and evening rush hours. However, many cities are so close that you won't spend much time in the car:

• Brentwood: 16 minutes (10.9 miles)
• Franklin: 26 minutes (21.9 miles)
• Hendersonville: 21 minutes (17.6 miles)
• Mount Juliet: 22 minutes (19.4 miles)
• Murfreesboro: 36 minutes (33.9 miles)
• Nolensville: 28 minutes (20.6 miles)
• Spring Hill: 36 minutes (36.7 miles)
• Thompson's Station: 32 minutes (31.2 miles)