Portland (Franklin, Hendersonville, White House: crime, houses, wages)

[ceeveg]

Talk to me about Portland -- what is a realistic commute to Nashville? Are there traditionally job opportunities available there? Is it a good place to raise families?

[bdubs]

Well it's Portland Oregon and sloe gin fizz if that ain't love than tell me what is uh huh

[MichaelBNA]

Portland commute to Nashville would be around an hour or so in rush hour at least. In off peak times, 30-45 minutes. Not bad and these are just "guesses" from me not actual numbers.

Portland has a bunch of small industry as well as Franklin, KY across the state line. Not huge factories and warehouses, but a fairly sizable offereing. It shouldn't be a HUGE problem finding a job but with the economy the way it is, I wouldn't hold my breath.

Quality of life is what you would expect from a small town. Although, I did work with some from there and they really didn't like it after about 10 or so years in Portland. I think that's fairly true with all young people who are raised in small towns though. Hope this helps a little.

[bran_smith]

if you want a nice community north nashville check out white hosue...next town over from portland....we are growing here....soo its a great when the economy goes back up...but its a great family community, which I love.....

[Pimpy]

Portland is a haul to Nashville and I don't think they are doing great economically. They just closed their hospital and sent what staff they didn't lay off to the one in Hendersonville. Hendersonville would probably be a better option for you, or White House if you want to be in a smaller, quieter area.

[bthunter3]

about 50 minute commute, low wages,friendly people,not a lot of crime other than drug use, its growing, it was awesome in the 80s but alot of trash from nashville moved in the housing boom, i would recommend white house and i have lived in both