nashville – Vanderbilt Business Review

Nov

17

2024

We’re Going to Build a New Stadium, and You’re Going to Pay For It!

All Posts, Analysiseconomy, football, nashville, Schutz, sports

Image generated by ChatGPT 4o The Tennessee Titans are building a new, $2.1 billion dollar home and you’re going to pay for it. No, Vanderbilt students are not going to have to take out their, or their parent’s check book and write out an eye watering figure, but Nashville and Tennessee taxpayers are going to bear a record breaking financial burden to the tune of $1.2 billion dollars, the largest ever stadium subsidy in the nation. Large public subsidies for the stadiums of major sports teams have been somewhat of a trend in recent years, and with that has come…

Nov

13

2024

By Corey Lochan

Natural Disasters: A Drain in the Most Crucial Regions of Economic Development

All Posts, Analysisdevelopment, disaster, economic growth, lochan, nashville

CHUYN via iStockPhoto As hurricane season approaches its end following historic destruction in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, it is more important than ever to pay attention to the economic disasters that can accompany them. Natural disasters have devastating effects, and with climate change exacerbating the strength and frequency of these tragic events, they become even more relevant in the discussion of local economies. The issue of disasters is especially relevant in the Southeast, as Texas, Florida and Louisiana lead the nation in the associated costs of weather events. Florida alone suffered a 7.5-10% hit to GDP as a result…

Nov

10

2024

By Brenna Tucker

How Nashville Businesses Market Themselves to College Students: Student Deals and Discounts

All Posts, Analysis, Finance and Business Insightbusiness, deals, nashville, tucker, vanderbilt

csfotoimages via iStockPhoto When you ask someone about Nashville, “college town” will probably not be their chosen descriptor. With its incredible music scene, fabulous restaurants, and all sorts of attractions, Nashville is often known for its tourism, drawing people from all over to experience the city’s unique culture. One might think that tourists are then the main focus of local businesses, but the greater Nashville area is also home to roughly 9 colleges, making college students an important market for Nashville businesses. But how do businesses attract these college kids? And, likely most important to you, which businesses do this? …

Nov

03

2024

By Aaron Cooper

Mitchell’s Delicatessen: Gourmet Sandwiches and a Recipe for Winning Business in East Nashville

All Posts, Featurescooper, nashville, restaurants, review

gerenme via iStockPhoto In the heart of East Nashville, where trees are plentiful, the vibes are hip, and flip-flops are never frowned upon, there lies a sandwich shop that is as rooted in the community as the quirky art murals. I’m talking about Mitchell’s Delicatessen, where the simple sandwich transcends into a gourmet experience so memorable, it makes you question every ham-and-cheese combo you’ve ever slapped together. At Mitchell’s, you’re not just grabbing a bite to eat - you’re participating in something bigger. Their philosophy revolves around fresh, locally sourced ingredients that make your taste buds want to throw a…

Nov

03

2024

By Frederik Schutz

The Economics of Why You Should Stay in Nashville After Graduating

All Posts, Economy and Government, Opinioneconomic growth, housing, nashville, post-grad, Schutz

Photo taken by Frederik Schutz New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Chicago– these are some of the biggest cities in the United States, and some of the most economically and culturally significant in the world. They are centers of finance, media, energy and technology. Many Vanderbilt students have their eyes on these cities as their next destination once they graduate from Vanderbilt and start their “actual” lives. However, we might be overlooking a dynamic economic and cultural “hidden gem” right under our noses — Nashville. Calling Nashville a hidden gem is perhaps a misnomer. The metro area has seen tremendous growth…

Oct

19

2024

By Brenna Tucker

Vanderbilt Student Employment: On vs. Off Campus Jobs

All Posts, Featuresemployment, nashville, student jobs, tucker, vanderbilt

vicky_81 via iStockPhoto Vanderbilt is a unique combination of a connected campus community that is still in the heart of Nashville with access to all of its resources and opportunities. This intersection affects many aspects of student life, including student employment. Vanderbilt creates many opportunities for campus employment while also providing easy access to job openings in the greater Nashville area through Vanderbilt’s student employment portal “Hire a Dore.” With the multitude of possibilities to consider, breaking down the pros and cons of on- and off-campus employment can help prospective student workers navigate the process. Off-Campus Jobs: When considering off-campus…

Oct

18

2024

By Mark Ciampa

Realtor Compensation Gets Overhauled: How Does It Affect Nashville?

All Posts, Analysisciampa, housing, nashville, real estate, settlement

Feverpitched via iStockPhoto For decades, the National Association of Realtors (NAR), a trade association with over 1.3 million members, has established guidelines for structuring compensation for realtors representing homebuyers and sellers during most home sales in the United States, However, on August 17th, 2024, new NAR practices went into effect following a settlement between the NAR and a class of plaintiffs across the United States. In the antitrust lawsuit, plaintiffs asserted that the NAR’s guidelines for compensating realtors were anticompetitive and increased home prices through compensation structures that shared commissions between the realtors of homebuyers and home sellers. How have…

Sep

30

2024

By Anna Song

Cafés: Comparison of Paris and Nashville Coffee Drinking Culture

All Posts, Featurescafe, coffee, culture, nashville, song

Photo taken by Anna Song: A café in the Marais in January. (Figure 1) Nashville, as a developing city, is home to various specialty coffee shops such as Crema Coffee Roasters and Barista Parlor. While studying at Vanderbilt and living in the city of Nashville, I started to interact more closely with the Third Wave coffee culture in the city. I visited many local specialty coffee shops and tasted beans from various roasters. I perceived myself as an insider of the coffee world, yet my study abroad experience in Paris brought me new perspectives of coffee drinking culture. Cafés à…

Dec

03

2023

By Matthew Moy

Is Gentrification Increasing Non-Housing Expenses? The Need for Quantitative Analysis in Nashville

All Posts, Opinionaffordability, analysis, gentrification, housing, living, moy, nashville, quantitative

Brycia James via iStockphoto By Matthew Moy Historic Nashville neighborhoods are changing. Longtime buildings and businesses are being replaced by newer construction projects. Increasingly upscale residential and commercial properties are popping up throughout the city. As indicated by NewsChannel 5, residents believe that the affordability and character of their neighborhoods is changing and leaving them behind. 91.2% of 2022 searches for moves into Tennessee came from states with higher costs of living, with nearly one-quarter hailing from California Gentrification has been a significant point of concern for Nashville residents in recent years. The idea of gentrification has been used to…