 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: MUSIC CITY, U.S.A.
- Tennessee's State Capital
- A Consolidated City-County Government since 1963, providing:
- Planning Commission
- Industrial Development Corporation
- Port Authority
- Foreign Trade Zone
- Historical Commission
- Arts Commission
- County-wide Police and Fire Services
- 533 Square Miles
- Population of 541,500 (1999 est)
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CLIMATE
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Annual Average Temperature: |
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59.2°C |
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Monthly Avg. High Temp.: |
Jan.
June |
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46.3°F
89.8°F |
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Monthly Avg. Low Temp.: |
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June |
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27.8°F
69.0°F |
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Annual Average Precipitation: |
48.5" |
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Annual Average Snowfall: |
11.1" |
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Elevation: 550 ft. above sea level |
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Number of Days between Killing Frost: 224 |
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FINANCE
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Banks: 17, plus Federal Reserve Branch Office |
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SELECTED ECONOMIC INDICATORS
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- EDUCATION LEVELS
High School Graduates: 3,938 in 1998 (Public & Private)
% H.S. Diploma: 64.5%
%College-Bound: 74.1%
% College Degree: 24%
- 1996 Per Capita Income: $29,394
- 1997 MSA Retail Sales: $13,385,000,000
- The 23rd largest U.S. City. Has one of the lowest tax
burdens and cost-of-living ratings of any major U.S. City.
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INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SERVICES
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Electronics |
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Printing |
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Foundry |
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Sheet Metal |
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Heat Treating |
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Telecommunications |
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Heavy Hardware |
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Tool & Die |
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Lubricants |
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Welding Supplies |
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NATURAL RESOURCES
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Minerals: Linestone, Sand |
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Timber: Hardwood |
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Crops: Grain, Tobacco |
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Abundant Water Resources |
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TRANSPORTATION
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RAILROADS: served by CSX Transportation |
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COMMON CARRIERS |
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Motor Freight Companies: |
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>140 |
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Terminal Facilities: |
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>150 |
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Inner-city |
1 |
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Local |
1 |
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NAVIGABLE WATERWAY - PORT OF NASHVILLE |
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River: Cumberland |
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Channel Depth: 9 ft. |
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METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
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Runway Length: 7,700 ft. - 11,000 ft. |
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Daily Flights: 394 |
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Airlines: |
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American |
US Airways |
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American Eagle |
United |
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Delta |
Northwest |
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TWA |
Comair |
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Continental |
Southwest |
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Air Canada |
US Air Express |
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Delta Express |
Skyway |
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United Express |
Corporate Airlines |
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COMMUNICATIONS
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NEWSPAPERS |
Frequency |
Circulation |
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Nashville Tennessean |
Daily |
197,000 |
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Nashville Tennessean |
Sunday |
287,000 |
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RADIO STATIONS: 10 AM Stations 19 FM Stations |
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TELEVISION |
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Stations: 8 Local Channels |
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Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Fox, 1 Independent, UPN |
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Cable: 78 cable channels |
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ENERGY
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Nashville has abundand energy resources.
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ELECTRICITY
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Nashville Electric Service is connected to the TennesseeValley Authority system at 19 interchange points with a total infeed capacity of 3,980,500 kilovolt amperes. Total 1999 megawatt hour sales were approximately 11,600,000. Rates average approximately 5.74 cents per kilowatt hour.
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GAS
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Natural gas is available to the majority of citizens and businesses in Nashville and Davidson County and its surrounding counties. Nashville Gas is the local distribution company that provides natural gas services to Davidson County and the surrounding Metropolitan Nashville area.
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OTHER FUELS: Fuel Oil and LP Gas Available
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TREATED WATER
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Source: Cumberland River
Capacity: 150,000,000 Gallons/Day; 104,000 Gallons/Minute
Average Daily Consumption: 92,700,000 Gallons
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SEWAGE TREATMENT
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Type: Activated Sludge
Capacity: 136,875,000 Gallons/Day
Average Daily Treatment: 115,600,000 Gallons/Day
City Sanitary Sewer Coverage: 92% of County
Storm Water Sewer Coverage: 15% of County
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SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
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Composting, Incineration at Thermal Transfer
(waste-to-energy) Plant, and Recycling
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES
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EDUCATION
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State and local Industrial/Vocational Training Available
Schools (K-12): 127 Public, 43 Private
Colleges: 19, including 2 Medical Schools
Libraries: 968,435 volumes
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MEDICAL
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Hospitals: 17 Beds: 4,676
Clinics: 118
Doctors: 2,791
Dentists: 440
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RELIGIOUS
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700 all denominations
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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Parks: 90 (9,353 acres)
Golf Courses: 8 Public, 10 Private
Swimming Pools: 13
Country Clubs: 11 (Private)
Bowling Alleys: 11
Lakes: 2 with boating and camping facilities
Tennis Courts: 160
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Other |
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Tennessee Titans (NFL); Nashville Prediators (NHL);
Nashville Sounds (AAA Baseball); Nashville Kats (Arena Football)
State Fair Grounds; City Wave-Action Pool
Home of the "Grand Ole Opry" -
a live weekly spectacular featuring the biggest names in country
music. Originating in 1925, it is the longest-running continuous
radio show on the air.
Hard Rock Café; Wildhorse Saloon; Planet Hollywood; Nascar Café
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Hotels and Motels - 30,400 rooms
Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 55,000 sq. ft. Restaurants: 1182
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FINE ARTS
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FACILITIES
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Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Tennessee State Museum
The Parthenon (a full-scale replica of the original)
Tennessee Botanical Gardens and Fine Arts Center at Cheekwood
Van Vechten Gallery at Fisk University
Numerous Private Theaters and Historical Museums
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MUSIC
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Nashville Symphony Orchestra
Nashville Symphony Chorus
Nashville Pro Musica
Ryman Auditorium
Community Concert Series
Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University
Several Jazz Ensembles
Offices of Most Major Recording Labels
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DRAMA AND ART
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Touring Productions
University Productions
Several Community / Professional Theatres
Sinking Creek Film Celebration
Many Craft Fairs
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DANCE
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Nashville City Ballet
Home of the Royal Laotian Dance Troupe
Local Dance Troupes
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| Twenty-five Largest Employers** |
Number of
Employees |
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| 1. Tennessee State Government |
18,600 |
| 2. Vanderbilt University & Medical Center |
13,500 |
| 3. United States Government* |
11,200 |
| 4. Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County Schools |
10,000 |
| 5. Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County |
9,500 |
| 6. Saturn Corporation |
8,259 |
| 7. Gaylord Entertainment* |
6,600 |
| 8. Columbia/HCA* Healthcare Corporation |
6,200 |
| 9. Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation U.S.A.* |
6,000 |
| 10. Kroger Company (Grocery Stores)* |
5,750 |
| 11. United Parcel Service |
4,500 |
| 12. Wal-Mart Stores |
4,500 |
| 13. First American National Bank* |
4,200 |
| 14. Shoney's, Inc. (Restaurant and Motels)* |
4,125 |
| 15. St. Thomas Hospital/Health Services* |
4,000 |
| 16. BellSouth Telephone Communications* |
3,600 |
| 17. Rutherford County Public Schools and County Government* |
3,206 |
| 18. Baptist Hospital |
3,000 |
| 19. NationsBank of Tennessee* |
2,900 |
| 20. Bridgestone/Firestone USA, Inc.* |
2,900 |
| 21. Service Merchandise Company* |
2,838 |
| 22. Sumner County Public Schools and County Government* |
2,700 |
| 23. Williamson County Public Schools and County Government* |
2,600 |
| 24. Ingram Industries, Inc.* |
2,562 |
| 25. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.* |
2,050 |
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| * Indicates Corporate, U.S., Divisional or Regional Headquarters. |
| ** Employment figures include those employed by a firm in Nashville and the surrounding MSA. |
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Source: Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce,
Nashville Business Journal |
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