How Nashville Became Music City | Episode 868

We all know Tennessee is one of the best states for business, but how does it stack up nationally, and what are its strengths and weaknesses? Vanderbilt Medical Center could expand by more than 25%. And how did Nashville receive its “Music City” nickname before the birth of country music?

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Nash News

• Find out where Tennessee ranks among best states for business, according to CNBC
  • https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2022/07/20/tennessee-top-50-best-state-for-business-cnbc-2022.html
• 15 Story Vanderbilt University Hospital Inpatient Tower Announced 
  • https://www.newschannel5.com/news/new-15-story-vanderbilt-university-hospital-inpatient-tower-announced

Local Artist Feature

Nashville Nickname: Music City

• 12 Nicknames for Nashville That You Should Know
  • https://www.destguides.com/en/itineraries/united-states/tennessee/nashville/nashville-nicknames#the_birthplace_of_country_music
• 7 Nicknames For Nashville That We All Use And Love
  • https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/nashville/nashville-nicknames/
• 15 Most Famous Nashville Nicknames
  • https://www.findnicknames.com/nashville-nicknames/
• Highlighted Nickname of Music City, USA
  • VIDEO: Why Nashville is called Music City
    • https://youtu.be/gTqZV4rVrVw
  • United Methodist Publishing House
    • https://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/entries/united-methodist-publishing-house/
  • Music Industry Job Stats
    • https://www.riaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/nashville-music-industry-study.pdf
    • https://www.riaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/The-U.S.-Music-Industries-Jobs-Benefits-2020-Report.pdf

Nashville Daily Artist of the Day Playlist

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