Here's what they love about us:
We have plenty to do:
'This Tennessee city, known for honky-tonks and country music, also happens to have North America's largest Kurdish community, an art gallery that shares its Picassos, Renoirs and Cezannes with a Wal-Mart heiress and a mustard yellow VW bus (It's called "I Dream of Weenie") that serves a wicked fine Sunday brunch from the rear passenger window.” CNN Travel: Only in Nashville: 5 Unique Things
'Nashville's 'Let Freedom Sing” show the largest and longest in the South, is choreographed to music that will be performed live by the Grammy-award winning Nashville Symphony.” Yahoo Travel: The Best Fourth of July Fireworks Shows in 2013
'Today's Nashville isn't a departure from the 'Nash Vegas” of old. It's still Music City, the unforgiving big-money capital of country music, a place where, as Marty Stuart has sung, 'they sweep broken dreams off the street.' But it has diversified. And upgraded.” Hemisphere Magazine: Three Perfect Days: Nashville
It's a great place to work and live:
'A high quality of life, a vibrant cultural and music scene and a diverse population also make Nashville a desirable place to live.” Forbes: Next Biggest Boom Towns in the U.S.
'America's top 50 small towns are not only thriving economically, they've also got all you could want in a place to raise a family: plenty of green space, good schools, and a strong sense of community.” CNNMoney: Best Places to Live - America's Top 50 Small Towns (Look for Spring Hill at #45)
'Financial services firm UBS AG announced it will consolidate back office functions in Nashville, creating 1,000 jobs in the city over the next five years. Kathleen Lynch, the chief operating officer of UBS Group Americas and Wealth Management Americas, said the Swiss bank is investing more than $36 million in the city, where it already employs more than 200 people.” Businessweek: UBS creating Nashville hub, adding 1,000 jobs
The New York Times sums up the nation's continued facination with our beloved city.
'Portland knows the feeling. Austin had it once, too. So did Dallas. Even Las Vegas enjoyed a brief moment as the nation's 'it” city. Now, it's Nashville's turn.” New York Times: Nashville's Greatest Hit Could Be The City Itself
Our incredible food scene:
'Lord knows I've eaten my fair share of pasta dishes around the country this year... But when I tried Krajeck's takes, like the earthy hand-cut farro gemelli with mushrooms, kale, and Parmesan that he serves at Rolf and Daughters, his rowdy neighborhood restaurant in Nashville's up-and-coming Germantown area, I was mesmerized.” Bon Appetit: #3 Best New Restaurant in America 2013
'Directly South of Honky-Tonk heaven Broadway, Nashville's SoBro used to be a run-down area of empty buildings and dilapidated streets, but the arrival of the $585 million convention venue, Music City Center, is quickly changing that.” Southern Living: What to Drink, Eat and See on Nashville's South Broadway
'The hottest ticket in Music City these days isn't one of the countless country acts that populate the stages around town - rather, it's the new wave of this city's culinary scene.”
Zagat: 7 Up-and-Coming Food Cities Around the U.S.
We make great cocktails & More:
'My pal, Nashville transplant and underground honky-tonk music sensation J.P. Harris decided to do me a solid and give me a tour of the very best locals-only dive bars Music City has to offer.” Esquire: Where Nashvillians Drink, 5 Best Dives in Music City
'In honor of our 5th Year Anniversary, we've pared our list down, and chose what we feel are the 55 Best Bourbon Bars in America. This list was compiled through years of onsite research, the trusted opinion of the best minds in our industry, and just to be safe, some additional onsite research.” The Bourbon Review: America's 55 Best Bourbon Bars (Holland House Bar and Refuge, Whiskey Kitchen, The Patterson House, and Capitol Grille)
'Come to this Music City mecca (High Garden) for special tea blends designed to combat a variety of ailments including sore vocal chords and hangoversboth potential Nashville hazards.” USA Today: 10 Great Places to Curl Up with a Cup of Tea
People love to visit:
Voted as one of America's Favorite Cities now four years in a row, Nashville ranks barbecue, city pride and classical music as some of its best attributes. Travel + Leisure: America's Favorite Cities 2013
'Nashville is called Music City for a reason: it's home to the Country Music Hall Of Fame and incredible music venues like the Bluebird Cafe, Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry. These new venues will cement its status as the veritable capital of country music.” Business Insider: 13 Places You Need to Visit in 2013
'The capital of Tennessee pretty much has it allgorgeous green space, urban culture, collegians, and great food. Beyond just being home to the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, the city is known for its jazz scene, music clubs and record stores along Music Row.” Huffington Post: 20 Awesome US Cities You Need To Visit in Your 20's
And… because Justin Timberlake wants to live here!
'I spend way more time in Nashville than people realize,” said Timberlake from his dressing room at Bridgestone Arena before the show. 'I admire this town a lot. They take care of their own. There's not a lot of places in the world, much less America, that do that. It's just a great place.” Tennessean
Just for fun:
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Fashionista: A Tour of Nashville's Bourgeoning Fashion Scene
Rolling Stone: Best Music Venues in America
Yahoo: The Best Juice Bars in America
Forbes: 10 Most Compassionate Cities