Make Your Home in Music City
One of the best parts of attending Belmont University is living in Nashville. Located just two miles from downtown and adjacent to world-famous Music Row, Belmont puts you close to everything the city has to offer. A national healthcare capital and the No. 1 most beloved major city in the U.S., Nashville also offers small-town charm, renowned live music, professional sports, a celebrated food scene and plenty of green space, with 178 public parks and more than 110 miles of greenway. Feeling right at home in Nashville is one of the best perks of attending Belmont.
Unlimited Possibilities
Nashville isn't just a fun place to live — it's a launchpad for your career. The city ranks No. 2 in the nation for job opportunities and earning potential. As a student here, you might intern with one of the Nashville metro's 60,000 businesses, such as Sony, Caterpillar Financial, CMT, Cigna, Vanderbilt University Medical Center or the Tennessee State Legislature. And Nashville is full of opportunities for those pursuing careers in healthcare — a hub with more than 900 healthcare companies and over 370,000 jobs. When you're ready to start your job search, more than 23,000 Bruins across Middle Tennessee stand ready to help.
Live your best life in Nashville
There are many houses of worship in Nashville, and each one offers something unique to the spiritual life of the city. In fact, there are over 700 houses of worship in the city, representing a wide range of denominations. From the grandiose churches downtown to the small community chapels in the suburbs, there is a place of worship for everyone. The Christian churches in Nashville are some of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the city, and they play an important role in the spiritual life of the community. Nashville is also home to a number of synagogues, mosques and temples.
Many of these churches offer Sunday school classes, youth groups and other programs that help to foster a sense of community and fellowship. In addition, they are often active in social justice work, providing a much-needed voice in the fight for equality and fairness. If you’re looking for a place to worship, check out this list from our University Ministries of affiliated partners as well as a comprehensive list organized by denomination.
Music City
By the Numbers
“Nashville is an amazing city to go to school in. Belmont really gives you the social and professional opportunities that you get in a city school while also giving you the campus feeling of walking to class or sitting on a lawn on a nice spring day.”
