You know, this really is a fabulous place to live. Take a look at some of the recent awards Nashville has won:
America’s Friendliest Cities The Today Show named Nashville one of America’s five friendliest cities. May 2008
2007 Competitiveness Award Tennessee is the most competitive state in terms of attracting economic development, according to an annual ranking made by Site Selection Magazine, which rates states on actual success in bringing new jobs and industry. May 2008
Top Cities for Cultural Amenities Nashville ranks nationally as the No. 3 best city in terms of cultural amenities behind New York City and San Francisco. bizjournals.com, January 2008
Best Cities for Jobs Nashville ranks as the No. 4 best city for jobs in 2008. Forbes, January 2008
Top 10 Cities for Business Nashville ranks as the No. 6 best city to do business because of robust industry sectors ranging from music to health care. MarketWatch.com, September 2007
Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity Tennessee Ranked No. 4 based on entrepreneurial startupsover the past decade. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation,April 2008.
Top 100 Places to Live Nashville ranked among the top 100 places in live in America based on education, employment, economy, crime, parks, recreation and housing. Relocate-America, 2008
Top 25 Art Destinations Nashville ranked 22nd in AmericanStyle magazine’s annual Top 25 Arts Destinations reader poll, 2008
100 Best Places to Live and Launch Nashville is ranked No. 79 on business friendliness and lifestyle offerings. CNNMoney.com, April 2008
Best Places for Business and Careers Nashville ranks as the No. 15 best city for business and careers based on job and income growth, as well as migration trends. Forbes, February 2008
Top Cities for Apartment Investing The Nashville- Middle Tennessee area ranks nationally as the No. 4 best city for apartment investing. National Multi Housing Council, January 2008
Top Sports Towns Nashville ranks as the No. 16 top sports towns in the U.S. Sporting News, September 2007
Top 50 Best Adventure Towns Nashville is nationally ranked as a top city to live and play based on an ideal mix of terrain, activity and opportunity. National Geographic, September 2007
