Nashville, Tennessee

Downtown Nashville, Tennessee
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Nashville is the state capital of Tennessee. The city of 627,000 people is also the county seat of Davidson County. It is well renowned throughout the United States as a Music Capital, due to its established music industry. The city has also established itself as a center for health care, banking and transportation.

Nashville is the second biggest city in Tennessee after Memphis. Its metropolitan area spreads across 13 counties, and have a population of over 1.5 million people. The city is on the Cumberland River, between 385 ft (117 m) and 1,160 ft (350 m) above sea level.

Federal Office Building, Nashville
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Nashville experiences a humid subtropical climate. The hottest month is July, when temperature may exceed 88.7°F (31.5°C). The coldest month is January, with average low of 27.9°F (-2.28°C).

Nashville was founded in 1779, and was originally called Fort Nashborough. It was named after an American Revolutionary War hero, Francis Nash. The city became an important river port and later railroad hub. It was incorporated as Nashville in 1806, when it was also made county seat of Davidson County. It became the capital of Tennessee in 1843.

Visiting Nashville, Tennessee

Three Interstate highways pass through Nashville namely I-24 from northwest to southeast, I-65 from north to south, and I-40 from east to west. You can also fly to Nashville, landing at the Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 5 miles from the city center.

Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville
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Places of Interest in Nashville, Tennessee

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