Location, Population, and History
- Nashville is the capital and most populous city of Tennessee.
- It is located on the Cumberland River.
- The city has a population of 715,884 as of 2022.
- Nashville is the 21st most populous city in the United States.
- It is the fourth most populous city in the southeastern U.S.
- Nashville was founded in 1779.
- The city grew quickly due to its strategic location as a port on the Cumberland River.
- It became a major railroad center in the 19th century.
- Nashville seceded during the American Civil War and was the first state capital in the Confederacy to be taken by Union forces.
- After the war, the city developed a manufacturing base.
Governance and Institutions
- Nashville has a consolidated city-county government.
- The city is governed by a mayor, a vice-mayor, and a 40-member metropolitan council.
- The city is home to the Tennessee Supreme Court's courthouse for Middle Tennessee.
- Nashville is considered a global city type Gamma by the GaWC.
- The city is one of the three divisions of the state government.
- Nashville is home to various educational institutions, including Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University.
- The city is also known for its vibrant nightlife and entertainment scene.
Music, Culture, and Landmarks
- Nashville is known as Music City.
- It is a major center for the music industry, especially country music.
- The city is home to many colleges and universities, earning it the nickname 'Athens of the South.'
- Nashville is also a major center for healthcare, publishing, banking, automotive, and technology industries.
- The city hosts three major professional sports teams.
- Nashville is home to notable landmarks such as the Cumberland River and Fort Nashborough.
- It is the headquarters for several major companies, including Bridgestone Americas and Hospital Corporation of America.
African American Community and Civil Rights Movement
- Nashville has a historic African American community centered around Jefferson Street.
- The city experienced lynchings of African Americans, including the brutal lynching of Ephraim Grizzard in 1892.
- Nashville was associated with the Lost Cause of the Confederacy pseudohistory.
- The African American community developed in Jefferson Street and other neighborhoods in East and North Nashville.
- Nashville played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, with sit-ins organized to end racial segregation.
- The city experienced riots and acts of violence during the movement.
Economic Growth, Recent Events, and Geography
- Nashville experienced significant economic growth in the 1990s, especially under Mayor Phil Bredesen.
- Landmarks such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Nissan Stadium were built or renovated during this period.
- The city recovered from the Great Recession and experienced job growth.
- Recent events include extensive flooding in 2010 and the election of Megan Barry as the first female mayor in 2015.
- Nashville is located on the Cumberland River in the Nashville Basin and has a diverse cityscape.
- The city has a downtown area with entertainment, dining, and cultural attractions.
- Nashville is conveniently connected to other regional cities through major interstate highways.
Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee, as well as the county seat of Davidson County. With a population of 689,447 at the 2020 U.S. census, Nashville is the 21st most-populous city in the United States, and the fourth most populous city in the southeastern U.S. Located on the Cumberland River, the city is the center of the Nashville metropolitan area, and is one of the fastest growing in the nation.
Nashville | |
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| Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County | |
Nashville skyline | |
| Nickname(s): Music City, Country Music Capital, Athens of the South, Nashvegas | |
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| Coordinates: 36°09′44″N 86°46′28″W / 36.16222°N 86.77444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Founded | 1779 |
| Incorporated | 1806 |
| City-county consolidation | 1963 |
| Named for | Francis Nash |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Freddie O'Connell (D) |
| • Vice Mayor | Angie Henderson |
| Area | |
| • Consolidated | 525.94 sq mi (1,362.2 km2) |
| • Land | 504.03 sq mi (1,305.4 km2) |
| • Water | 21.91 sq mi (56.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Consolidated | 715,884 |
| • Rank | 69th in North America 21st in the United States 1st in Tennessee |
| • Density | 1,420.32/sq mi (548.39/km2) |
| • Urban | 1,158,642 (US: 42nd) |
| • Urban density | 1,980.7/sq mi (764.8/km2) |
| • Metro | 2,072,283 (US: 35th) |
| • Balance | 689,447 |
| Demonym | Nashvillian |
| GDP | |
| • Nashville (MSA) | $187.8 billion (2022) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 37201-37222, 37224, 37227-37230, 37232, 37234-37236, 37238, 37240-37244, 37246, 37250 |
| Area codes | 615 and 629 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652484 |
| Website | nashville |
Named for Francis Nash, a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, the city was founded in 1779. The city grew quickly due to its strategic location as a port on the Cumberland River and, in the 19th century, a railroad center. Nashville as part of Tennessee seceded during the American Civil War; in 1862 it was the first state capital in the Confederacy to be taken by Union forces. After the war, the city reclaimed its stature and developed a manufacturing base.
Since 1963, Nashville has had a consolidated city-county government, which includes six smaller municipalities in a two-tier system. The city is governed by a mayor, a vice-mayor, and a 40-member metropolitan council; 35 of the members are elected from single-member districts, while five are elected at-large. Reflecting the city's position in state government, Nashville is home to the Tennessee Supreme Court's courthouse for Middle Tennessee, one of the state's three divisions.
Nashville is considered a global city type "Gamma" by the GaWC as of 2020. A major center for the music industry, especially country music, Nashville is commonly known as "Music City". It is home to three major professional sports teams, the Predators, Titans, and Nashville SC. The city is also the home of many colleges and universities including Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Fisk University, Trevecca Nazarene University, and Lipscomb University. Nashville is sometimes referred to as the "Athens of the South" due to the large number of educational institutions. The city is also a major center for the healthcare, publishing, banking, automotive, and technology industries. Entities with headquarters in the city include AllianceBernstein, Asurion, Bridgestone Americas, Captain D's, Concord, Hospital Corporation of America, LifeWay Christian Resources, Logan's Roadhouse, and Ryman Hospitality Properties.
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