13. Nashville, Tennessee
Population: 1,871,903
Share of population age 60-plus: 19 percent
Median monthly mortgage cost: $1,462
Median monthly rent: $1,073
Hospital: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee is a rapidly growing Southern city that is home to one of the premier medical universities in the nation, Vanderbilt University. Of course, most Americans will associate Nashville with being the home of country music, but that’s only one element of what makes this a great retirement city. Retirees may attend performances at the Grand Ole Opry or visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. If you prefer sports to music, Nashville does not disappoint. Nashville is home to the Tennessee Titans, a professional football team. Plus, the Nashville Predators, a professional hockey team, have a home in this city.
