Moving from Nashville, TN, to New York, NY

Is “The Big Apple” calling your name?

Nashville is known as “Music City,” but one of New York City’s nicknames, “The Big Apple,” isn’t as clear. The association was first used in Edward S. Martin’s 1909 book, The Wayfarer in New York. A sportswriter, John J. Fitz Gerald, more widely used the moniker during the popularization of horse racing in the 1920s. Later, a 1970s tourism campaign secured the nickname as one of NYC’s most recognizable.

NYC is the largest city in the U.S., so it is definitely larger than Nashville, with 8.8 million people compared to only 700,000. Plus, New York City’s metro population is over 20 million — 10 times the size of Nashville’s metro. 

Keep reading to learn more about life in NYC.

Prepare for snowier winters and cooler summers in NYC

Like Nashville, New York City experiences all four seasons with a humid, subtropical climate, but the weather is cooler year-round.

Nashville’s average summer highs are hot, at over 90 degrees, but seasonal highs average only 84 degrees in NYC. Rainfall in both cities is close, with New York City averaging 47 inches annually, compared to 50 inches in Nashville.

While New York winters have about the same average low temperature as Nashville, around 26 degrees, the city receives more snow. NYC averages 25 inches of snowfall, while Nashville only gets 4 inches of snow per year.

Explore history in New York City

History buffs will find much to enjoy in New York City. Don’t miss these attractions:

  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • Central Park
  • Empire State Building
  • Flatiron Building
  • Grand Central Terminal
  • Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Job opportunities around NYC

Unsurprisingly, the cost of living in New York City is higher than in Nashville. However, there are tons of job opportunities. The top job industries include business, creative arts, education, healthcare, real estate and technology.

The NYC Department of Education, the City of New York, Mount Sinai Health System, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are among the city's top employers.

Moving to NYC is easy with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers ready to help with your long-distance move. Our locations near Nashville and New York City have the expertise for a smooth moving experience. 

We’re a DIY moving service. You handle packing, loading and unloading, and then we drive your belongings. Get a free online quote today, or give us a call at 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.