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Pathway Housing Fund: A Market-Driven Shield for Tennessee’s Renters
24
Mar
By Marvin Yu
All Posts, Businesses, Nashville

Pathway Housing Fund: A Market-Driven Shield for Tennessee’s Renters

Valentyna Yeltsova via istockphoto The Pathway Endeavor As luxury high-rises and rapid development reshape the Tennessee skyline, the Pathway Housing Fund is executing a different kind of real estate play: preservation. Matt Wiltshire, PHF President, spoke with me about its unique strategy to ensure affordable housing remains accessible. Launched with…
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Big Law as Big Business: Kirkland & Ellis Comes to Nashville
06
Mar
By Mark Ciampa
All Posts, Careers, Nashville

Big Law as Big Business: Kirkland & Ellis Comes to Nashville

slobo via istockphoto “Kirkland & Ellis just dropped a new track in Music City — and yes, it’s a full-on Biglaw power ballad.” – Above the Law “Nashville has attracted a number of Big Law firms in recent years” – Bloomberg Law “Big money and big law success have seen Kirkland & Ellis rise…
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Luxury and Boutique Hotels Rising in Music City: A Market Shift 
22
Feb
By Isabela Doherty
All Posts, Nashville

Luxury and Boutique Hotels Rising in Music City: A Market Shift 

Sean Pavone via istockphoto Nashville has long been known for its twangy guitars, neon lights, and honky-tonk hospitality. But beneath the country charm, a quieter transformation is reshaping the city’s skyline; it is one marked by marble lobbies, rooftop lounges, and Michelin-worthy menus. Once dominated by midscale chains and budget-friendly…
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Who Pays for Progress? Examining the Cost of Nashville’s Success on Small Businesses
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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Austin vs. Nashville – Where’s Business’ Biggest Boom?
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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The Future of F1 In The US: Is Nashville Next?
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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Tennessee: Pros and Cons of Being a State With no Income Tax
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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Bringing the WNBA to Nashville: Potential Economic Impact
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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Rise of Nashville: Double-Edged Sword of Success
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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