22

Nov

By Gigi McMahon

All Posts, Economy, Nashville

Who Pays for Progress? Examining the Cost of Nashville’s Success on Small Businesses

Kirk Fisher via iStockPhoto There is no doubt that Nashville has become more than just “Music City.” Now one of the nation’s hottest tourist destinations, the city is experiencing a sharp rise in capital and developments. However, the small businesses that helped create Nashville’s vibrant culture and authentic appeal now…

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21

Nov

By Claire Auffermann

All Posts, Economy, Nashville

Austin vs. Nashville – Where’s Business’ Biggest Boom?

Ong-ad Nuseewor via iStockPhoto Weather isn’t the only thing that's hot in the Sunbelt – so are the job markets in rapidly growing cities like Austin and Nashville. The cities are often comparable regarding their presence in the business world, but Austin recently has come to be known as ‘the…

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11

Nov

By Manuel Beck

All Posts, Businesses, Nashville

The Future of F1 In The US: Is Nashville Next?

dszc via iStockPhoto The 2025 Formula 1 (F1) season is near its end, and we have experienced a roller coaster of emotions: Tsunoda’s crash in Imola,  Hülkenberg’s first podium, and Hamilton’s debut season at Ferrari. F1 has recently arrived at Las Vegas, making it the third American city to host…

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14

May

By Abigail Herbert

All Posts, Economy, Nashville

Tennessee: Pros and Cons of Being a State With no Income Tax

pcess609 via iStockPhoto On January 1st, 2021, Tennessee became the second state, after Alaska, in the nation to eliminate its state income tax after the tax was eliminated through a gradual six-year process beginning in 2016 and ending in 2021. Prior to its repeal, Tennessee’s state income tax was known…

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11

Apr

By Nicolette Tolitano

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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