The Best Places to Live, Play and Work
8. Nashville, TN
Population: 1,252,000
This state capital has been called "Music City USA," Nashville is a place where creative energy and talent is plentiful. Beyond the arts, Nashville offers diverse industries, a low cost of living, and economic stability. The benefits of moving to Nashville are incredible: low unemployment, a great cost of living, top educational institutions, and tons of employment opportunities. Nashville is the ideal location for the transportation industry, with more than 150 major trucking companies and freight handlers in the area. Three major interstate highways run through Nashville and link to major cities throughout the country. Tennesse is also home to some of America's favorite Pit Masters, if you like good BBQ ribs, you'll love Nashville!
The key industries located in and around Nashville are: automotive; entertainment; telecommunication; manufacturing.
HIGHLIGHTED EMPLOYERS: Vanderbilt University & Medical Center; Saturn Corporation; Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corp.; ST. Thomas Health Services; Gaylord Entertainment; Shoney's, Inc.; The Kroger Company; Dell; BellSouth; Bridgestone/Firestone; Ingram Industries, Inc.; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Trane Company; UPS; Whirlpool
Nashville, TN Unemployment Rate: (Source- www.bls.gov)
|
Month |
Year |
Unemployment Rate |
|
January |
1994 |
3.9% |
|
January |
1999 |
2.9% |
|
January |
2004 |
4.1% |
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