11

Apr

By Nicolette Tolitano

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All Posts, Economy, Nashvilleeconomy, jobs, nashville, sports, tolitano

Bringing the WNBA to Nashville: Potential Economic Impact

Yobro10 via iStockPhoto Buckle up, because there’s a chance the WNBA could be coming straight to the Music City, forming Tennessee’s fourth major league sports team. Last month, Bill Haslam, chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators, and his wife, Crissy, placed a bid for a WNBA team based in Nashville.…

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24

Mar

By Jake Seo

All Posts, Economy, Nashville, Opinioneconomy, nashville, seo

Rise of Nashville: Double-Edged Sword of Success

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…

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01

Mar

By Sabrina Liang and Yiling Dai

All Posts, Businesses, Features, Nashvilledai, food, interview, liang, nashville

Price of Authenticity: Problems Faced by Meet Noodles

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…

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21

Jan

By Nicolette Tolitano

All Posts, Economy, Features, Industries, Nashvilleeconomy, fashion, nashville, retail, tolitano

Luxury Brands Race to Nashville

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.…

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17

Nov

By Frederik Schutz

All Posts, Analysis, Economy, Nashvilleeconomy, football, nashville, Schutz, sports

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

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…

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13

Nov

By Corey Lochan

All Posts, Analysis, Economy, Nashville, Worlddevelopment, disaster, economic growth, lochan, nashville

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

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…

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10

Nov

By Brenna Tucker

All Posts, Analysis, Businesses, Finance and Business Insight, Nashville, On Campusbusiness, deals, nashville, tucker, vanderbilt

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

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…

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03

Nov

By Aaron Cooper

All Posts, Features, Nashvillecooper, nashville, restaurants, review

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

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…

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03

Nov

By Frederik Schutz

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

The Economics of Why You Should Stay in Nashville After Graduating

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…

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