When Nashville's Union Station building was completed in 1900, the builders topped the central tower with the figure of Mercury, the Roman God of speed, change and progress. Who would have imagined this figure to be more than an embellishment to the structure, but a predictor of the future of Nashville as a major capital city?

In the early 1900's, the annexations of suburban areas and commerce and industry expansion, Nashville's population grew quickly. In the 1930's, a large percentage of that population began tuning in to WSM Radio's new program, the "Grand Ole Opry." A film bearing the same title in 1939 signaled acceptance of country music on a widespread level and served as insurance on Nashville's position in it's continued development.

The motto of Nashville's Bicentennial Celebration, "Celebrating the Past while Looking Into the Future", is as valid today as it was in 1900 at Union Station. With expansion and renewal of downtown, the acquisition of the Tennessee Titans professional football team and the constant strides toward positive change all around, Music City USA continues to be a source of pride and progress for Tennesseans past, present and future.
 

Nashville Business
Business is booming in Nashville, Tennessee. Thousands of newcomers have arrived here in the last 15 years as the result of new businesses and manufacturers relocating to the area.

Nashville Arts & Culture
These are alive and well in downtown Nashville. The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is a downtown state-of-the-art complex that plays host to many of the hottest touring shows. Nashville is home to both professional opera and ballet companies and many art exhibits, some of which may be found at Cheekwood and the Parthenon building at Centennial Park.

Nashville Sports
Sports enthusiasts are right at home in Nashville. The Iroquois Memorial Steeplechase, a horse race, is held annually in Percy Warner Park. The "Sounds" class AAA baseball team has entertained fans for years. Nashville is also home to the Tennessee Titans professional football team.

Nashville Parks & Recreation
Nashville is a city with inexpensive fun at almost every turn. There are many local programs and parks throughout the region.

The Music Industry in Nashville
Although most interpret "Music City USA " to mean " Country Music City USA", Nashville is also home to much of the Contemporary Christian music business as well as a number of Pop, Rock, and Rhythm & Blues bands. There's no place like Nashville, Tennessee for boot-scootin', knee-slappin' good times!

Entertainment in Nashville
The "District" is the hot spot for nightlife and entertainment in downtown Nashville. There are dozens of restaurants from trendy " brew-houses" and elegant dining to ethnic cuisine. Dancing and live music can be found at almost every turn and there are plenty of interesting shops to explore and people to meet.

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