What Are People From Nashville Called?

About Nashville

Nashville is the capital and largest city of Tennessee, located on the Cumberland River in the north-central part of the state. The city was named after Francis Nash, a Revolutionary War general from North Carolina, and it became the state capital in 1843. Nashville is known as 'Music City' for its prominent country music scene, and the Grand Ole Opry, the long-running country music stage, remains one of its signature institutions. The city is also home to a dense network of recording studios, record labels, and music publishers that have shaped American popular music. Its historic downtown, universities, and growing healthcare and technology sectors make Nashville one of the most dynamic cities in the Southeast. Its vibrant honky-tonks on Broadway and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum draw fans from around the world.

Etymology of the Nashville Demonym

Places near Nashville

Other places in the region and their demonyms