Anchored by the largest city in
Tennessee and the state’s capital of Nashville, Davidson County is bursting
with charm and expanding every minute. Comprised of the city of Nashville and
its direct surrounding suburbs, Davidson County offers its residents an ideal
urban lifestyle. Residents are connected to some of the region’s most easily
accessible transportation arteries and a public transportation system that
continues to improve in and around Nashville.
According to statistics from the
U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Davidson County was around 668,347 as of
2014, 609,600 of which live in the city limits of Nashville. And no matter
where residents are in Davidson County they have access to a burgeoning
economic landscape. Small businesses, startups and major corporations are
fluttering to the market, offering a wide variety of employment opportunities
in the area.
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce
reported the top employers in the area to be Vanderbilt University & Medical
Center, Nissan North America, HCA Holdings Inc., Saint Thomas Health Services,
Randstad, Shoney’s Inc., Electrolux Home Products, Kroger Company and Cracker
Barrel Old Country Store.
Getting
Around Davidson County Tennessee
Like many other metropolitan areas
throughout the nation, Nashville and its surroundings are experiencing a boom
in transportation options. In addition to the typical bus and rail systems,
Nashville has implemented the BCycle bike share program that helps residents
get around town easily with their health and the environment in mind. The city
also boasts the Music City Star Regional Transportation Authority, which
reaches commuters in Belle Meade, Goodlettsville and Nashville.
With Nashville as its epicenter,
Davidson County residents have access to Interstates 24, 65, 40 and 440 as well
as a number of State Highways and other major roads. Traveling throughout the
world is even accessible here with the Nashville International Airport and John
C. Tune Airport nearby.
World
Class Amenities in Davidson County
The hub of downtown Nashville is
filled with vibrant spirit, rich culture and, of course, a lot of music. Music
City is the hub of all that is country and soul music and much more, with
modern musicians rooted in rock ‘n’ roll venturing to the Tennessee capital to
find inspiration. Because of this, the music capital is quickly finding itself
becoming an international oasis for musicians and music lovers alike.
Beyond that, Nashville is home to a
number of sports venues that host national league teams, including the National
Football League Titans and National Hockey League Predators. Additionally, with
Nashville’s warm climate it’s an ideal place to swing a few balls on the
greenway. Vanderbilt University is also located within the city’s limits,
giving residents a local college team to root for.
There are also a variety of annual
events, such as the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl, Gaylord
Opryland’s A Country Christmas and the annual Antiques and Garden Show of
Nashville at The Music City Center. And that’s just scratching the surface.
Throughout Nashville’s many unique neighborhoods, small events and festivals
take place all year long.