Relocating to Nashville With Starbucks: A Local REALTOR's Guide to Where to Live

Nik Shewmaker is an independent REALTOR with Real Broker. This page is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Starbucks.

Starbucks is building a corporate hub in Nashville, with plans for up to 2,000 jobs over five years. Some of those roles are moving from Seattle. If yours is one of them, you have a big decision to make, and where you would live is a large part of it.

I'm Nik Shewmaker. I've been selling real estate since 2006, my family is native to Middle Tennessee on both sides, and I help relocating buyers get a clear picture of Nashville before they commit.

Where Starbucks Is in Nashville

Starbucks opened a temporary office in the Gulch in 2026. The company has said its permanent Nashville office will be at Peabody Union, a riverfront development on the Cumberland River near downtown, with a move planned for 2027. Both locations are in the urban core, which makes the close-in neighborhoods the natural place to start.

Where to Live Close to the Starbucks Nashville Office

• The Gulch and downtown. Condos and high-rises near both the temporary and permanent offices. The most walkable option in the city.
• Germantown. Historic streets, townhomes, and restaurants just north of downtown.
• East Nashville. Across the river from Peabody Union. Bungalows, new construction, and a strong local food scene.
• 12 South and Wedgewood-Houston. South of downtown, with a mix of renovated homes and newer builds.
• Sylvan Park and The Nations. West of downtown, with tree-lined streets and newer homes.

If you want more space, Brentwood, Franklin, Mt. Juliet, and Hendersonville are the suburbs most relocating buyers compare next.

What Changes When You Move From Seattle

Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, the same as Washington, so the bigger differences are in housing. Home styles, lot sizes, property taxes, and the pace of the market all work differently here. I walk every relocating client through those differences with current local numbers so you can weigh the move with real information.

Buying Before You Move

• Live video tours of homes and neighborhoods, so you can narrow the list before you visit.
• A one or two day tour plan built around your trip.
• Remote closings when you can't be here in person.
• Honest advice on renting first versus buying, based on your timeline.

Questions Starbucks Employees Ask Me

Where is the Starbucks office in Nashville?

Starbucks started in a temporary office in the Gulch and has announced a permanent office at Peabody Union on the Cumberland River, planned for 2027.

Which neighborhoods are closest to the Starbucks Nashville office?

The Gulch, downtown, Germantown, East Nashville, 12 South, and Wedgewood-Houston are the closest.

Can I look at homes before I decide whether to relocate?

Yes. Many of my relocating clients start with a video call and a few virtual tours long before they make a decision. There is no obligation.

Get My Nashville Relocation Guide

It matters who you hire to represent you. Get my Nashville relocation guide by texting GUIDE to 615.943.5557, or see the relocation guide page. You can also browse Nashville homes for sale or contact me directly.

Moving with a different employer? See my guide to companies relocating employees to Nashville.