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Mar

24

2025

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By Jake Seo

Rise of Nashville: Double-Edged Sword of Success

All Posts, Opinioneconomy, nashville, seo

Image generated in Midjourney AI Nashville, the capital city of Tennessee and home to Vanderbilt University, has gone through remarkable transformation in recent years, but is it all a good thing? As the 21st biggest city in the US (ranked by population size), Music City has experienced considerable economic and demographic growth that have attracted an increasing number of residents, corporations, local businesses and promising career opportunities as industries from healthcare and technology to music and entertainment thrive. With cranes over the horizon and massive skyscrapers that pierce into the sky, the landscape of Nashville has undergone significant change in…

Mar

01

2025

By Sabrina Liang and Yiling Dai

Price of Authenticity: Problems Faced by Meet Noodles

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Photo taken by Sabrina Liang As international students from China, we frequently get questions about Chinese culture. One of the most common questions is “Are Chinese restaurants here authentic?” The answer is usually a big shake of the head. American-style Chinese food is (I hate to admit but) great as an independent cuisine. If you are looking for authentic Chinese food, especially from the mid-South, inland region of China, there’s a restaurant called Meet Noodles (面对面) near campus that you should check out. There’s also more to it than its food - in November, after a deep conversation with one…

Jan

21

2025

By Nicolette Tolitano

Luxury Brands Race to Nashville

All Posts, Features, Industrieseconomy, fashion, nashville, retail, tolitano

helloabc via iStockPhoto Nashville is one of the fastest growing cities in the country—a status that offers countless market opportunities for luxury brands. With rising tourism and a growing real-estate market, companies such as Hermès and Dolce & Gabbana have identified it as an ideal avenue to achieving higher sales. While luxury brands reap many benefits when they touch down in Nashville, there are also challenges and potential downsides for local businesses. Today, we’ll examine both. The Rise of High-End Retail Recently, luxury retail activity in Nashville has been rampant. In mid September of 2024, TAG Heuer landed a shop…

Nov

17

2024

By Frederik Schutz

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

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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

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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…