Geography
Hot summers and chilly winters are common in this city on the Cumberland River.
Cultural Attractions
Think Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, gospel, Christian pop, and rock: It's not called Music City for nothin'.
Recreation
There are NHL and NFL teams, and fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities abound in over 10,000 acres of parks and green spaces.
Historical
Nashville became the state capital in 1843.
Economy
Music, healthcare, and government are dominant, but Nashville also carries the moniker of "Athens of the South," both for its more than a dozen colleges and universities, including Vanderbilt, and for a replica of the Parthenon, which serves as an art museum.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 615,949
- Population under 55:
- 78.1%
- Population over 55:
- 21.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Lexington-Fayette
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 88°F July High, 22°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $39,566
- Median home price:
- $137,389
- Average property tax:
- $1,320
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.3%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 118
- Middle schools:
- 78
- High schools:
- 48
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 11
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 13
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 0/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 24/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 38/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 2356
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