Nashville

Parks & Recreation

Sure it’s a big, bustling city, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of quiet escapes and scenes of natural greenery to enjoy. In fact, Nashville is home to over 10,000 acres of parkland and greenways that offer residents everything from fishing, boating, waterskiing, and sailing, to hiking, biking, and horseback riding along the Cumberland River. Warner Parks is one of its major parks, offering a Learning Center, 20 miles of scenic roads, 12 miles of hiking trails, and 10 miles of equestrian trails.

Endless Employment

With an unemployment 3% below the national average and a diverse economy of thriving industries in music, healthcare, publishing, automotive and transportation, and banking and insurance, it’s no surprise Forbes List ranked Nashville #5 on the list of Best Places for Business and Careers.

Largest Industries: Though the music recording and producing industry of Nashville (centered around the music business section known as Music Row) is the second largest in America—after only that of NYC—Nashville’s largest industry is actually healthcare. Nashville is home to the Hospital Corporation of America, the world’s largest private hospital operator in the world, as well as 300 other healthcare companies.

Fortune 500 Companies Include: Dell, Bridgestone, Community Health Systems, Nissan North America, Tractor Supply Company, and Dollar General.

Attractions

Country Music: It’s not Country Music USA for nothing! Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Belcourt Theatre, Ryman Auditorium, or just get a taste of some local talent at a downtown bar, restaurant, or club!

Events: CMA Music Festival. Tennessee State Fair. Nashville Film Festival. Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival. Nashville Oktoberfest… the list only goes on...

Downtown Nashville: Head downtown and the excitement never ends! Fine dining, local eateries, shops, night clubs, music bars, nightclubs, riverfront parks, museums and large entertaining venues… there’s something for everyone!

Pro Sports: Nashville boasts two professional sports teams, as well as several minor league and college teams. Pro teams include the Tennessee Titans of the NFL and the Nashville Predators of the NHL.