The heart of Nashville is known for its country music scene, vibrant honky-tonks, and stunning landmarks. Many people may not know that the suburban areas surrounding the homes in Nashville are full of culture and beauty, too. In fact, the greater Nashville area consistently tops lists as one of the fastest-growing areas in the United States. The rapid growth of the food and restaurant scene, professional sports, and even the local business economy near the Downtown Nashville neighborhood has made life in the adjacent towns just as appealing. Nashville's suburban homes have so much to offer. Continue reading to learn more about Nashville's best suburbs.

Belle Meade

Belle Meade Amenities

• Belle Meade Winery
• The Belle Meade Shoppes

When first considering buying a house, the minimum down payment can be a deal-breaker for some people’s financial situation. Even for someone who can afford the mortgage payments in the long run, coming up with that big of an amount of money can be nearly impossible. Luckily, for people who don’t have enough savings or don’t meet other criteria usually required by other loans, such as higher credit scores, there is now a solution. FHA loans provide first-time homebuyers with the opportunity to purchase a house under looser financial requirements. 

An FHA loan is a type of loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration, under the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Since these loans are government-backed, the lender is protected in