Moving from Washington, D.C., to Nashville, TN

Finding your place in “Music City” 

Are you ready to move from the United States capital, Washington, D.C., to Nashville, TN? This trek will take you 700 miles away to a town nicknamed “Music City.”

Although Nashville’s population is slightly larger than D.C.'s, with 700,000 residents compared to 690,000, the metro area is significantly smaller. Nashville’s metro has a population of just over 2 million, while D.C.’s metro has 6.4 million.

Keep reading to learn more about living in Tennessee

Expect similar temperatures and less snow in the winter

Like D.C., Nashville has warm summers with high temperatures around 89 degrees and cold winters with temperatures averaging 27 degrees.

Nashville receives more rain than Washington, D.C., averaging 50 inches compared to 43 inches. However, Nashville receives less icy precipitation, with 4 inches of snow per year, compared to 14 inches in D.C.

Trivia: Nashville style

Learn these facts about Nashville as you settle in:

  • Don’t miss the world’s only full-scale replica of the Parthenon
  • Hot chicken was created in the city and became a local obsession
  • Taylor Swift got her music start in the city, and it was a significant place for Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Roy Orbison
  • The Grand Ole Opry first aired in Nashville in 1925
  • While country music is popular in “Music City,” you’ll also find a rock, pop, gospel, indie and hip-hop scenes

Working in Nashville

You’ll likely find the cost of living in Nashville to be lower than in Washington, D.C. The Nashville job market is hopping, with opportunities in healthcare, the music industry, business services, advanced manufacturing, tourism, education and technology.

Vanderbilt University & Medical Center, HCA Healthcare, Nissan North America, Amazon, Metro Nashville Public Schools and General Motors are among the largest employers in the area.

Make the move to Tennessee with U-Pack

U-Pack® has nationwide service centers and nearly 30 years of experience in long-distance moves. Our locations near D.C. and Nashville are ready to serve you. We’re a DIY moving service where you handle packing, loading, and unloading, and we take care of driving your belongings to your new home in Tennessee. Get a free online quote today, or call at 844-362-5303844-594-3077 to speak to a moving consultant.