Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, was founded in 1779. Nashville has a long and rich history, and though it is only the second-largest city in Tennessee (after Memphis), it is the capital and largest city of the state. It is also an important educational center, with several universities and colleges, including Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University.
Among Nashville's favorite tourist destinations are the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium, and the Johnny Cash Museum. Several popular attractions in the city include the Parthenon, Centennial Park, and the Belle Meade Plantation, among others.
Nashville has a humid subtropical climate, typical of the southeastern U.S., with hot summers and mild winters. The city's population has been increasing steadily, with an estimated 715,000 people living there as of 2020. Nashville has the nickname "Music City," due to the large number of music venues and studios in the city. The city has a diverse music scene, with many different genres represented, including country, rock, pop, folk, jazz, blues, and soul.
Nashville is known for its music, which encompasses several genres, including country, blues, and Americana music. Music is a significant component of Nashville's cultural scene, with many musicians and music-related companies calling the city home. The city hosts several music festivals throughout the year, including the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, the CMA Music Festival, and the Americana Music Festival. In addition to music, Nashville is famous for its cuisine. Nashville is also known for its hot fried chicken, sweet tea, barbecue, and biscuits and gravy.
The Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League and the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League are the two major professional teams in Nashville. The city has hosted various significant sporting events, including the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League and the SEC Basketball tournament.
In 2019, Nashville had the 14th-largest population in the United States. Nashville has a diverse population, with a higher percentage of females than males. It has a general population of 722,607, a household population of 688,382, and a home ownership percentage of 59.4%. The average household size was 2.39 people. The population density was 1,274.4 people per square mile. The city's racial composition was 28.5% White, 27.9% Black, 0.3% Native American, 3.41% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 7.6% of the population. There were 208,285 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.6% were married couples living together, and 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present.
The median house value in Nashville was $192,700, and the homeownership rate was 59.4%. The median rent was $961, and the median household income was $46,780. In Nashville, 31.7% of the population was under the age of 18, and 12.2% were 65 or older. There were 101.1 males for every 100 females. The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools district is the second-largest school district in Tennessee, with 164 public schools educating 86,113 students in 2020–2021.
Nashville's economy has become more diversified, with major sectors including healthcare, education, technology, and tourism. Many significant healthcare companies, including Hospital Corporation of America, Community Health Systems, and LifePoint Health, have their headquarters in Nashville. A significant center for higher education, Nashville is home to several universities and colleges, including Tennessee State University, Vanderbuilt University, Belmont University, etc.