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Residential Relocation

Getting Established
Helpful information new residents can use when establishing residency in the Nashville area, including utilities, vehicle registration and more.

Finding a Job in the Nashville Area
Visit JobsLink, our community job-posting site, to find your dream job in Nashville.

Cost-of-Living Comparison
Visit our economic development web site to see Nashville's cost of living compared to other large U.S. metropolitan areas, including New York, Boston, St. Louis, Charlotte and Atlanta.

Demographics/Population
Visit our economic development web site for information on the population, education and income of Nashville and surrounding counties.

Leisure
Information about great ways to spend your free time in Nashville.

Nashville Weather
A look at Nashville's weather, including average temperatures and conditions.

Nashville History
Historical facts about Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville History

Founded in 1779, Nashville was originally called Fort Nashborough, in honor of acclaimed Revolutionary War hero General Francis Nash. In 1784, the community's name was changed from Nashborough to Nashville. In 1806, Nashville was chartered as a city, and it was selected as the permanent capital of Tennessee on October 7, 1843.

The city was home to three U.S. Presidents: Andrew Jackson, the seventh president; James K. Polk, the 11th president; and Andrew Johnson, the 17th president. Former Vice President Al Gore also has a home in Nashville.

Under its Metropolitan Charter, which became effective April 1, 1963, Nashville and Davidson County have a unique single government, with an authority reaching more than a half-million people and 533 square miles. This widespread area is governed by Mayor Karl Dean, Vice Mayor Diane Neighbors and the 40-member Metro Council.

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