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Living in Nashville
There is a lot more to Nashville than meets the eye. As a resident of Nashville, you will find a welcoming and friendly home that offers the comforts of a small town with big city amenities.
The capital city of Nashville is the second most populous city in Tennessee with nearly 570,000 people within the city, and close to 1 million people in the surrounding metropolitan area. The city is situated along the Cumberland River in the north-central part of the state, and experiences varied seasons with both hot, humid summers and chilly winters. Nashville is a major hub for the healthcare industry, and home to more than 250 healthcare companies, including Hospital Corporation of America, the largest private operator of hospitals in the world.
Nashville consistently ranks among the top 100 places to live in America based on employment, economy, crime, parks, recreation and housing. In January 2008, Forbes Magazine ranked Nashville as the 14th best city for jobs. Nashville appeals to experienced professionals and families, as well as recent college graduates because of its diverse population, relatively low cost of living, growing job market and substantial college population. In fact, over 21 colleges and universities are located within the metropolitan area including Vanderbilt University, Fisk University, Belmont University, and Tennessee State University.
Also known as “Music City," Nashville is the second biggest music production center (after New York) in the United States. All of the Big Four record labels, as well as numerous independent labels, have offices in Nashville’s Music Row area, the heart of Nashville’s entertainment industry located southwest of its downtown core.
Many of Nashville’s events and attractions revolve around its rich musical heritage including the Grande Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the CMA Music Festival, a four-day country music event that take places each June. However, there is much more to Nashville than just country music. Nashville also plays host to the Southern Festival of Books in October, and to the Nashville Film Festival in April. This festival features hundreds of independent films and is one of the largest events of its kind in the southern United States.
Sports enthusiasts also have plenty to cheer for, with two professional sports teams calling Nashville home--the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League and the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League.
Nashville Teaching Fellows have the opportunity to become a part of the Nashville community – or to strengthen the roots they may already have – by entering a career that directly impacts the future of this city.
To learn more about local activities, news, issues, and events, refer to the City of Nashville Website, Nashville’s Convention and Visitors Bureau Website the Nashville Scene, or The Tennessean.
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