Are you itching for a move? If so, the options might seem overwhelming. Fortunately, MONEY recently released its list of the best places to live in the U.S and we have some information about the top destination. The relatively undiscovered city of Clarksville, Tennessee is just an hour from Nashville and boasts its own unique attractions in addition to its proximity to Music City. Here’s more on why you might just consider a move to Clarksville:

Just 50 miles north of Nashville awaits a hidden gem of a town that’s been rated the #1 best place to live in the U.S., according to MONEY’s 2019 report.

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Aside from its picturesque downtown area, its location right along the Cumberland River, and the Southern hospitality you’ll find at every corner, there’s something Clarksville can offer that Nashville or other major cities cannot: affordability.

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Millennials, in particular, will find Clarksville an appealing place to set down roots for this very reason.

Brent Moore / flickr An average local meal out hardly costs more than $12, and housing options are much more affordable than metro areas. In fact, prices for housing are about $100,000 less than the national median.

It’s predicted that by 2040, Clarksville will be home to an additional 90,000 residents, and with the town’s gorgeous natural landscape, charming downtown, impressive restaurants, and overall livability, it’s no mystery why. What are your thoughts on this ranking? Have you visited Clarksville, Tennessee before? If so, we’d love to hear what you think!

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An average local meal out hardly costs more than $12, and housing options are much more affordable than metro areas. In fact, prices for housing are about $100,000 less than the national median.

To read more about Clarksville and see MONEY’s full list, click here.

If you’re curious about the activities and attractions that make Clarksville so unique, you can read our previous article about how Tennessee’s Most Naturally Beautiful Town Will Bring Out The Explorer In You.

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