In Tune With The Future

One of the most vibrant cities in the American south, Nashville has earned the #5 spot on Forbes magazine’s list of the Best Places for Business and Careers in the U.S. Long known for topping the charts as a hub of the music industry, Tennessee’s capital city is also a center of the health care, banking, insurance and transportation industries. It is home to a number of colleges and universities, including Vanderbilt University, Belmont University and Middle Tennessee State University.

The Nashville Symphony, the Nashville Ballet, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry are among the city’s best-known institutions. An exciting live music scene includes a variety of venues devoted to all kinds of music, from jazz to techno, classical to hip-hop, country to rock. The city’s professional sports scene is exciting as well, with major league attractions that include the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and the NHL’s Nashville Predators, as well as MLB’s Milwaukee Brewers’ AAA farm team, the Nashville Sounds, rounding out the roster.

Livability, affordability and a mild, four-season climate make Nashville a popular destination for families, job seekers and entrepreneurs. Its status as a cultural, entertainment and creative hot spot continues to grow. The dining scene is flourishing, and features nationally and internationally recognized chefs and restaurants.

Numerous hiking and camping areas are readily available. Radnor Lake is a stunning state park and wildlife refuge in the heart of Nashville, and the 444-mile historic Natchez Trace State Parkway begins here. Middle Tennessee’s many lakes and rivers make the region popular with boaters and anglers, and there is also abundant hunting in the area.