Best areas to live, best schools, etc. in or near Nashville, TN?

Franklin has its own school district, and it has some excellent shopping and neighborhoods.

You need to consider where you will work. You don't want to live in Franklin if you will be working on the north side of Nashville. The commute will kill you. If you work on the north side, look at Hendersonville and Goodlettsville.

Your new best friend will be a good real estate agent who can give you guidance.

I live in Hendersonville and love it here. We're only a few blocks from the lake which we drive by every day to get home. The schools in Sumner county are 2nd to Williamson county, which is still really good. My grandson has gone from K-5 and just started middle school here and we've been very happy with the school system here. Also, there are lots of new shopping areas and restaurants here- it's a growing area. It's also not too bad a commute to Nashville which is about 25 miles away. I've been doing it every day for 6 years! Anyway, I know all the areas you have mentioned and I vote for Hendersonville!

Do NOT go to Tennessee, I HATE the south!!!