Nashville Local Information
Practical information for Nashville and Davidson County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Nashville: schedule, holidays, bulk
Metro picks up trash weekly and recycling every other week in the Urban Services District. Pickup days changed in February 2026; call 311 with problems.
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Nashville, Davidson County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Nashville fits into Davidson County and Tennessee: the city, the county, Metropolitan Nashville Public School District, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Davidson County property taxes: rates, due dates and appeals
Nashville's 2026 tax bills are in the mail and due by Feb. 28, 2027. The rate is $2.814 per $100 assessed in the Urban Services District, $2.782 outside it.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Nashville
How to get a building permit from Metro Codes (615-862-6500), when you need one, fence rules, and when the zoning board and planning commission meet.
Roads
Nashville road closures: I-40 night paving and Thompson Lane
Nashville road work through Nov. 14: I-40 loses a lane each way at night for paving in west Davidson County. Thompson Lane is repaved overnight through Friday.
Home prices
Nashville home prices and housing market
The typical Nashville home was worth $425,889 in September 2026, down 2.5% in a year and 6% below the 2022 peak, Zillow says. Homes took 39 days to sell.
Schools
Nashville schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Metro Nashville Public Schools runs about 160 schools for 81,000 students. Find your zoned school, the 2026-27 calendar, enrollment steps and state grades.
Things to do
Things to do in Nashville this month: October 2026
The rest of October in Nashville: Boo at the Zoo nightly, Cheekwood Harvest, Titans vs. Browns Oct. 25, four Predators home games and park Halloween hikes.
Voting
Voting in Davidson County: registration, polling places, early voting
Unofficial Nov. 3 results: 46.9% turnout in Davidson County, and Jerri Green won 71.6% here for governor. Questions go to the Election Commission at 615-862-8800.
Farmers markets
Nashville farmers markets
Nashville Farmers' Market farm sheds open Friday to Sunday year-round and double SNAP dollars. Richland Park runs Saturdays, East Nashville Tuesdays into December.
Parks
Parks and trails in Nashville
Metro Parks runs 99-plus miles of paved greenways, four nature centers and 3,100 acres of Warner Parks. Hours, dog parks, trail rules and who to call: 615-862-8400.
Restaurants
Restaurant inspection scores in Davidson County
Metro Public Health inspects more than 6,800 permitted places in Davidson County and scores restaurants from 0 to 100. How to read a score and where to look one up.
Business
New businesses in Nashville
New in Nashville this fall: beer permits for Pennepazze, Hattori Nori and Fishmonger WeHo, plus build-outs for St. Anselm, Olive & Thyme and Dalt's American Grill.
Public notices
Public notices in Nashville and Davidson County
An index of public notices for Nashville and Davidson County: the state's official notice site, Metro Council hearings, air permits, tax sales and more.
Metro government
Who to call at Metro Nashville: mayor, council and city services
Phone numbers for Metro Nashville: 311 (615-862-5000), the mayor's office, all 40 council members, police non-emergency, water, NES power, animal control and Codes.
Power outages
Power outages in Nashville: who to call and outage maps
Nashville's power comes from NES. Report an outage at 615-234-0000, text OUT to 637797 or use the NES outage map. Planned outages and safety tips.
Population
Nashville population and growth: Census figures for 2025
Nashville had an estimated 721,074 people on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau says: up 4.6% since the 2020 census and 19.9% since 2010. Age, income and housing.
History
Nashville history and landmarks
Nashville was settled in 1779-80 as Nashborough and renamed in 1784. Here are its museums, historic sites and all 192 National Register listings.
Moving
Moving to Nashville: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Nashville? Start NES power, Metro Water and Spire gas service, get a Tennessee license within 30 days, register your car and your pets.
Transportation
Getting around Nashville: roads, transit, airport, parking
How to get around Nashville: the interstates, WeGo buses and the Route 18 airport bus, bike share and greenways, and downtown parking zones and enforcement hours.
Neighborhoods
Nashville neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Metro splits Nashville into 14 community plan areas. Our guide covers 12, with their ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values for September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Antioch-Priest Lake, Nashville: homes, schools, parks, commute
Antioch-Priest Lake runs from I-24 to Percy Priest Lake. About 93,100 people lived there in 2020; Zillow's 37013 value was $352,025 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Bellevue, Nashville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Bellevue covers about 74 square miles of west Davidson County. About 50,700 people lived there in 2020; Zillow's 37221 value was $496,390 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Bordeaux-Whites Creek, Nashville: homes, schools, parks, commute
Bordeaux-Whites Creek covers about 70 square miles of northwest Davidson County. About 28,300 people lived there in 2020, all zoned for Whites Creek High.
Neighborhoods
Donelson, Hermitage and Old Hickory: homes, schools, commute
Donelson, Hermitage and Old Hickory make up Metro's eastern plan area. About 86,700 people lived there in 2020, all zoned for McGavock High.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Nashville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Metro's Downtown plan area covers about 1,780 acres inside the interstate loop. About 11,700 people lived there in 2020; most are zoned for Pearl-Cohn High.
Neighborhoods
East Nashville: homes, schools, parks and commute
East Nashville runs from the Cumberland River to Briley Parkway. About 62,200 people lived there in 2020; Zillow's 37206 value was $607,073 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Green Hills-Midtown, Nashville: homes, schools, parks, commute
Green Hills-Midtown runs from West End to the Williamson County line. About 87,700 people lived there in 2020; Zillow's 37215 value was $1,183,640 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Madison, Nashville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Madison, in northeast Nashville, runs along Gallatin Pike from Briley Parkway to RiverGate. Zillow's 37115 value was $321,246 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
North Nashville: homes, schools, parks and commute
North Nashville covers about 8 square miles next to downtown, home to TSU, Fisk and Meharry. About 27,400 people lived there in 2020, zoned for Pearl-Cohn High.
Neighborhoods
South Nashville: homes, schools, parks and commute
South Nashville runs from Wedgewood-Houston to the Nashville Zoo. About 34,300 people lived there in 2020; nearly all are zoned for Glencliff High.
Neighborhoods
Southeast Nashville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Southeast Nashville, from Crieve Hall to Cane Ridge, was home to about 117,700 people in 2020, the most of Metro's 14 plan areas. Most live in ZIP code 37211.
Neighborhoods
West Nashville: homes, schools, parks and commute
West Nashville runs from Sylvan Park and The Nations to West Meade. About 41,700 people lived there in 2020; Zillow's 37209 value was $542,777 in September 2026.
Neighborhoods
Nashville vs Goodlettsville vs Brentwood vs Hendersonville
Official figures side by side: 2025 property tax rates, 2024-25 high school grades, Zillow home values and Census income for Nashville and three neighbors.
Schools
Nashville public schools: every school, zone and report card
All 146 MNPS and charter schools in Nashville with address, grades, 2024-25 enrollment, state letter grade and attendance zone, plus private schools.