Nashville-Davidson, TN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 563,694 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
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.
| Population [details] | 563,694 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 70.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 244.21 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 33.70% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 43.99 °F/22.89 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 88.1 °F/65.29 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 52.66 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 301 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.55 |
| State sales tax | 7.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Memphis (175.40 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL (5.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Fishing, Health and fitness, Sporting events |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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