Economic Development
Davidson County
Nashville-Davidson County has a consolidated city-county government and is Tennessee’s capital city. Davidson County is highly urbanized with extensive residential areas, a vibrant downtown, and advanced infrastructure. Rated one of the top MSAs in the country for job growth and GDP growth, Nashville is home to 10 colleges & universities, including Belmont, Fisk, Lipscomb, TSU, Trevecca Nazarene and Vanderbilt. A national hub for the creative class, Nashville has the largest concentration of the music industry per capita in the United States and is a fast-rising star in the tech economy. Representing a diverse set of industries ranging from health care management to music, and corporate operations to advanced manufacturing, companies headquartered in Nashville include Bridgestone, HCA Healthcare, AllianceBernstein, iHeartMedia, and more.
Population
691,243
2016
712,334
2023
2.4% increase
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Major Employers
Ascension St. Thomas
Asurion
Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
HCA Healthcare
Vanderbilt University/
Medical Center