2022 Most Diverse Places to Live in Tennessee

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

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  Rating 3.43 out of 5  21 reviews

Niche User: My neighborhood is really calm.We may not talk to everyone, but no one messes with each other.... Read 21 reviews

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• Population 7,952

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: This eclectic and vibrant neighborhood has many amenities that any age can benefit from. With a Central Park, library branch, and easy access to many of the high traffic areas of nashville, it’s no surprise that Woodbine is now exploding. Among the great features this neighborhood has that are state run, there is also an amazing food scene that is both diverse in abundance as well as ethnic choices. Overall I would stay in this part of nashville for the remainder of my life.... Read 6 reviews

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• Population 8,434

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  1,549 reviews

Current Resident: What I love about Nashville is how diverse our city is. Every single day you may meet someone different. Travelers from all our visit Nashville, and I love seeing them tour the City. Nashville is beautiful. Even though it may be a small City, there's always something new to do! What I wish Nashville would change is the interstate lanes. Unlike Nashville, Georgia's downtown has a 7 lane high way and I think Nashville would most definitely benefit from that.... Read 1,549 reviews

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• Population 682,646

• Suburb of Nashville, TN

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  97 reviews

Current Resident: Lavergne is a great community to live in. It is very diverse which means there is inclusivity. I wish the Board of Education would add more job/ internship opportunities for schools. It would give students more experience needed for their future and students would possibly have an idea of what a career field is like.... Read 97 reviews

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• Population 38,127

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  624 reviews

Current Resident: Clarksville is an amazing place to raise a family. Schools are highly rated and there are plenty of locally owned places and eateries. Homes are afforadable and its only 45 minutes to Nashville! Clarksville is NOT a suburb of Nashville however, it is a town of itself with everything you could need. Clarksville also offers a lot of diversity being home of Ft. Campbell.... Read 624 reviews

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• Population 163,518

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

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• Population 2,628

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  208 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Jackson, TN the majority of my life. I have seen it grow from a town that people would miss if they blinked into a place they that stop every time they pass through. Jackson is known for its antique shops, southern style cooking and Rock-a-Billy music. Although, no place is completely safe, I believe the majority of the residents feel safe with our law enforcement protocols and neighborhood watches. Would I come to Jackson to "make it?" Probably not. But it is a place where you can live in an culturally rich environment, raise you children and most of all be happy.... Read 208 reviews

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• Population 67,753

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  73 reviews

Current Resident: I would like to see more restaurants and more things gor kids to do here. I have lived here for the past 5 years and My husband and I are raising four small children here. The school system is pretty good, but the zoning is weird. We plan to move to another part of Robertson County Schools next year, Cross Plains Tennessee. Overall I love Robertson County and I love Springfield!... Read 73 reviews

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• Population 18,561

• City in Tennessee

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  557 reviews

Former Resident: I was born and raised in Chattanooga. It's a great place to grow up and I've seen significant expansion of the downtown area. There is great opportunity for start-up businesses thanks to the city-wide wi-fi and accessibility for local artists to find a platform thanks to many art-focused non-profits. That said, while the central city is very open-minded, the outskirt areas such as Soddy Daisy and Harrison are much more conservative in regards to personal expression. I am originally from Harrison and have seen firsthand the prejudices. This does not delineate the accessibility to open communities provided by groups in the downtown areas, but does cause a lot of conflict on the political level regarding those who get elected into city and county positions of power. I am grateful for the opportunities the city provides but would love to see council-level changes.... Read 557 reviews

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• Population 180,353

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  Rating 3.84 out of 5  37 reviews

Current Resident: Overall, Shelbyville is a nice, small town. Unfortunately most residents have long commutes to work due to limited employment in town. I would definitely like to see more venues for entertainment and food.... Read 37 reviews

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• Population 23,005

• Suburb of Memphis, TN

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  37 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived here all my life, a great place to grow up! The people are kind and it is the perfect mix of quiet and tranquil residential areas with a small but lively city.... Read 37 reviews

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• Population 10,583

• Suburb of Chattanooga, TN

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: This small town on the edge of a relatively large city (Chattanooga), is the perfect combination of quiet with a lot going on. It's a college town like few other college towns. The local university is religious, and they are passionate about serving the surrounding community and the world. The "Greenway" is a paved nature trail that stretched through the entire town, and there are numerous hiking trails. This is an ideal safe place for all ages, families and singles alike!... Read 19 reviews

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• Population 10,973

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

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• Population 5,289

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

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• Population 2,318

• City in Tennessee

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  Rating 3.54 out of 5  1,147 reviews

Current Resident: I am a native Memphian of 46 years. I love my city because of its diversity. We have a wonderful public and charter school system, great undergraduate colleges and programs, and superb graduate schools and programs. I also love the many corporations and job opportunities our city has to offer, along with the diversity of the residents in Memphis, TN. Oh yeah, not to mention the fantastic historical attractions located in downtown Memphis, and the many tourist attractions and activities as well, by the way, we also have a professional basketball team, "The Memphis Grizzlies", and a professional football team, "The Tennessee Titans". Memphis, Tn. home of the down home blues, soulful baptist churches, and excellent educational opportunities, Go Memphis!... Read 1,147 reviews

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• Population 634,139

• City in Tennessee

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  578 reviews

Former Resident: I was born and raised in Murfreesboro, TN. Lived in Murfreesboro until I was 30 years old. Moved to Robertson County, TN to be closer to my husband’s job. He is from White House. I love Murfeesboro! I went to some of the best schools in Murfreesboro and my parents raised my sister and I there. Murfreesboro has gotten very very big through the years, but it’s still a great place to raise a family. Murfreesboro will always be home to me and I’m so thankful for all the experiences and the great education I received there.... Read 578 reviews

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• Population 148,970

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  Rating 2.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: Ripley is a very nice town. Has a great park. Ripley has an excellent Fitness Center. Olympic Steakhouse is a good restaurant on Hwy 51. In 2017, I moved back to Tennessee and chose to live in Ripley. I was born at Fulton, Tennessee. I left Fulton when I was 5 years old and came back 65 years later.... Read 9 reviews

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• Population 7,856

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

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• Population 4,048

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• Population 3,759

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• Population 1,489

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  34 reviews

Current Resident: Perfect family friendly area. Close to Jackson and Memphis for major medical centres or shopping but plenty of local shops or doctor and nurse practitioner facilities for day to day needs.... Read 34 reviews

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• Population 8,666

• Suburb of Nashville, TN

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  Rating 3.82 out of 5  187 reviews

Nearby Resident: Plenty of shopping, parks and trails, playgrounds, and restaurants. There's also movie theaters, a climbing center, and rollerskating rink. And it's pretty close to Nashville. Traffic is my only complaint!... Read 187 reviews

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• Population 52,401

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: I love the community feel. I love the sidewalks and the restaurants popping up nearby. It's a great place to live. I dislike the nearby schools and there is some crime that isn't ideal.... Read 1 review

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• Population 2,481

• Neighborhood in Nashville, TN

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Current Resident: I love wedgewood-houston! It's a 7-minute drive to downtown or 15 mins across the bridge to East. There are tons of art gallery's, coffee shops, and bars all within walking distance. I've lived in Green Hills and East Nashville, and WH is by far my favorite place I've lived here. There is tall-and-skinny development happening, unfortunately, but most streets that haven't been completely gentrified yet remain charming!... Read 2 reviews

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• Population 2,915

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  96 reviews

Current Resident: Columbia is elite in some ways, poor in others. The good - Strong culture. There is a distinct vibe to this place. It's not everyone's vibe, but it is distinct from the other Nashville suburban towns that surround it and people live, work, meet, and grow up in this town. - Strong downtown. If you live here long enough and get out, you will make friends and run into people in all of the different common places people gather. If you know where to go, you can and will meet people The bad - A highway straight through downtown. Loud and ugly. - Entire swathes of lands sold to companies that get little business with huge, empty, unmaintained parking lots. Soulless in many places. - A lot of money coming in, but where's it going? The city has potential, but they have to stop building parking lots and selling itself out. No one wants another Spring Hill and no one wants more big box chain stores. Lean into what makes Columbia unique.... Read 96 reviews

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• Population 40,957