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Quaid Trades L.A. for Nashville's Real Community
30 Aug
Summary
- Dennis Quaid moved from L.A. to Nashville in 2020 for more space.
- He misses the strong community feel of his early L.A. years.
- Self-taped auditions have replaced in-person connections in acting.
Actor Dennis Quaid, 72, relocated from Los Angeles to Nashville in 2020 with his wife, Laura Savoie, 33, seeking a more peaceful existence. He now spends his days playing golf and enjoying the spacious, yet urban, environment of Tennessee, appreciating the strong friendships he has formed there.
Quaid, who arrived in L.A. in 1974, reflects on the significant changes in the entertainment industry. He misses the sense of community fostered by in-person auditions, where actors gathered and connected. This has largely been replaced by self-taped submissions, which he feels has diminished the communal aspect of the business.
If starting his career today, Quaid suggests Atlanta might be a more viable option than Los Angeles, as productions increasingly cast smaller roles locally. While he hasn't entirely ruled out a return to L.A., he finds Tennessee offers a "soft" and authentic community feel.
Nashville, Quaid notes, is more than just its renowned music scene, with diverse industries and a booming economy that retains its character. He observes that the city's appeal draws people from across the U.S., not just California.
