18th and 19th centuries
In 1689, French-Canadian trader Martin Chartier established a trading post on the Cumberland River, near the present-day site of the city. In 1714, a group of French traders under the … See more

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 689,447 people, 279,545 households, and 146,241 families residing in the city. The … See more

In the 21st century's second decade, Nashville was described as a "southern boomtown" by numerous publications. In 2017, it had the third-fastest-growing metropolitan economy in the United States and "adds an average of 100 people a day to its net population … See more

Professional
Nashville is home to five professional sports franchises. Three play at the highest professional level of … See more

Topography
Nashville lies on the Cumberland River in the northwestern portion of the Nashville Basin. … See more

Much of the city's cultural life has revolved around its large university community. Particularly significant in this respect were two groups of critics and writers who were associated with Vanderbilt University in the early 20th century: the Fugitives and the Agrarians See more

Metro Board of Parks and Recreation owns and manages 10,200 acres (4,100 ha) of land and 99 parks and greenways (comprising more … See more