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ashville has long been known for its country music scene, but these days the city draws attention for more than its tunes. National publications are taking note of everything Nashville, from food and fashion to music and more.
meals (Margot Cafe & Bar). And with standout restaurants like Adele’s, The Catbird Seat and Husk, the city is drawing attention from publications like USA Today and Southern Living.
In 2015, Forbes magazine ranked Nashville on its list of “Boom Towns for College Graduates,” and Forbes.com calls Music City one of the “Best Places for Business and Careers.” Time declared the city as “Red Hot” for a burgeoning music business, a diverse and thriving music scene, and our charming ability to live among the stars and leave them alone.
Nashville has even been noticed for one of its delightful Southern charms: its accent. While accents are sometimes the source of jokes and ridicule, Travel + Leisure readers seem to think otherwise. On a list of “America’s Most Charming Accents,” readers ranked Nashville #4. Seems folks love the Nashville drawl, y’all, noting that residents here have “added some city” to their Southern accent.
Some may think of Nashville as a meat-and-three kind of town, but Nashville’s hip food scene is getting noticed. Travel + Leisure lauded the city for offerings as diverse as hot chicken (Prince’s), Mexican popsicles (Las Paletas) and farm-to-table
Nashville’s vibrant music scene is another trait that earns nods. Travel + Leisure recently cited the city as having the #1 “Music Scene” in the country. And with venues like The Bluebird Cafe, 3rd and Lindsley, The Station Inn and Ryman Auditorium, it’s no surprise that Orbitz declared Nashville’s music scene as #4 in the country (right behind NYC, LA and Chicago).
Music City is also a thriving hub for industry; many companies have a long history here. Bridgestone, HCA, BMI, Thomas Nelson Publishing, Louisiana-Pacific and Dollar General all have corporate offices here — a testament to strong business foundations and economic growth.
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Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
Radnor Lake
Livability - 69
Bluebird Café
Valor Collegiate Academies - 10/10
Husk
Warner Parks
Amenities - A+
Opryland Hotel
East End Prep - 9/10
Rolf & Daughters
Centennial Park
Cost of Living - C-
Belcourt Theater
City House
Riverfront Park
Crime - F
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Meigs Middle Magnet School - 9/10
Henrietta Red
Employment - D+
Adventure Science Museum
5th & Taylor
Housing - B+
Nashville Symphony
Rosepepper Cantina
Schools - D-
Arnolds Country Kitchen
Weather - C+
Tennessee Performing Arts Center The Parthenon
Lockeland Elementary Design Center - 8/10 Kipp Academy Nashville - 8/10 Stem Prep Academy - 8/10 Purpose Prep - 8/10 Nashville School of the Arts - 7/10
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