1st Stage The “I’m Moving to Nashville!”

You pack your dreams, 12 flannels, and an acoustic guitar (that you swear you’ll learn to play). You imagine bumping into celebrities at Whole Foods, drinking sweet tea on a porch, and being “discovered” at The Bluebird.

What actually happens: You spend $2,200/month on rent and become besties with your GPS just trying to pronounce “Demonbreun.”

2nd Stage Broadway or Bust

You go downtown every weekend like it’s a religious pilgrimage. You brave the bachelorettes, the cowboy hats, and the party tractors. You know every word to “Tennessee Whiskey” and absolutely lose your mind when a band plays it. Again.

What actually happens: You lose your voice, your debit card, and your will to ever hear live music again… for at least 48 hours.

3rd Stage The “Am I the Only One Driving Sanely?”

You start noticing the traffic. And by “noticing,” we mean full-blown rage crying on I-24 while Waze reroutes you six times for a six-mile drive.

What actually happens: You learn that blinkers are optional, four-way stops are suggestions, and every road is under construction forever.

4th Stage The “I’m Basically a Local”

You discover East Nashville, develop strong coffee shop opinions, and start saying things like “I don’t really do Broadway anymore.” You own at least one denim jacket and think you’re subtle about it.

What actually happens: You are doing Broadway again next weekend because your cousin’s coming to visit. Again.

5th Stage The Guest Room (Couch) Becomes a Timeshare

Everyone you’ve ever met suddenly wants to “visit you in Nashville.” You’re a walking itinerary: “Sure, we’ll do Hattie B’s, hit the mural, maybe a rooftop bar, maybe Pinewood Social if the wait’s not 6 hours.”

What actually happens: You’ve been to the Wings mural more than your dentist. And no one ever Venmos you for the Uber.

6th Stage The Nashville Identity Crisis

You start to question things: Should I live in the suburbs? Should I get a dog? Should I just go back home and open a candle shop? You check Zillow once and nearly pass out. You Google “cost of living in Chattanooga.”

What actually happens: You stay, obviously. But now you’re considering a roommate. Or maybe three.

Last Stage The Full Send

You’ve made peace with it all. You’ve got your spots, your people, your 3 go-to excuses to avoid Broadway. You no longer flinch when someone says, “I’m moving here too!” You just smile… and add them to your guest room calendar.

What actually happens: You finally feel like a Nashvillian. You complain about the traffic and defend the city in the same breath. And yes — you’ve got a hot chicken order, and it’s medium because you’re not a rookie anymore.

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"So You Moved to Nashville… Here’s What’s About to Happen"

"So You Moved to Nashville… Here’s What’s About to Happen"

1st Stage The “I’m Moving to Nashville!”

2nd Stage Broadway or Bust

3rd Stage The “Am I the Only One Driving Sanely?”

4th Stage The “I’m Basically a Local”

5th Stage The Guest Room (Couch) Becomes a Timeshare

6th Stage The Nashville Identity Crisis

Last Stage The Full Send

"So You Moved to Nashville… Here’s What’s About to Happen"

"So You Moved to Nashville… Here’s What’s About to Happen"

1st Stage The “I’m Moving to Nashville!”

2nd Stage Broadway or Bust

3rd Stage The “Am I the Only One Driving Sanely?”

4th Stage The “I’m Basically a Local”

5th Stage The Guest Room (Couch) Becomes a Timeshare

6th Stage The Nashville Identity Crisis

Last Stage The Full Send

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