Moving to a new city is always exciting, but can sometimes be a bit scary as well. Fortunately, we have the information you are looking for regarding population, employment, transportation and more. Keep reading to find out what you want to know about Nashville relocation.
How Nashville Ranks
In 2007, on its list of Best Places for Business and Careers, Forbes says Nashville deserves a #9 ranking for its education, low crime rate, employment opportunities, housing, and overall quality of life. MarketWatch.com ranks Nashville as #6 best city to do business in because of the strong industry sectors which range from the music industry to health care. The Tax Foundation named Tennessee its #3 Tax Friendly place based on the average taxpayer’s state and local tax burden – AND, there is no personal income tax in Tennessee!
Nashville has also been ranked by National Geographic as a top city to live based upon an ideal mixture of terrain, various activities and opportunities. It is also known as a hot real estate market and ranks highly as a favorite area for relocation due to its cosmopolitan make up. Finally, Nashville was named among Travel & Leisure’s top five friendliest cities in the country. Doesn’t this sound like a place that you would want to call home?
Population
With a population of 575,261in 2005 that was growing rapidly, Nashville, Tennessee, is on the move. In fact, the metropolitan area has almost a million and a half people and it is the state’s fastest growing area.
The 2000 census found that of the population there were 237,405 households and 138,169 families. Of the households there were 26.7% with children and 39.9% were married couples living together. The population was made up of 41.8% non families according to the census.
Employment
The biggest industries in Nashville include the music industry, transportation, health care, and publishing. With all the growth there are plenty of opportunities for employment in and around Nashville.
The nation’s second biggest music production center is located in Nashville, being trumped only by New York. Being the “home of country music” means there are many recording labels, singers, and producers in the area. Anyone who desires to work in the music industry will likely find an opportunity to do so in Nashville.
Transportation
The location of Nashville makes getting around pretty easy. Where I-40, I-65, and I-4 meet sits Nashville, Tennessee. The city’s bus transit is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority. An international airport is also located here for domestic or international travel needs. Interestingly, Amtrak does not serve Nashville.
A new passenger rail system was introduced in September of 2006 called the Music City Star. Currently it only connects downtown Nashville and the city of Lebanon, but if all goes well, other legs will be added connecting suburbs like Gallatin and Murfreesboro.
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