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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01

Nov

By Emmett Boyd

All Posts, Features, Nashville, Technologyboyd, legal, scooters, transportation

Scooters and Sidewalks: A Look at How Scooters Occupy Space but Save Time

Image generated using Midjourney AI The sidewalks of Nashville are fighting a war for space against the invasive yet beneficial commercial scooters. Legislation against scooter companies continues to be an evolving issue amongst Nashville judges and councils. Issues that people are concerned with the include user age identification, sidewalk riding,…

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19

Oct

By Brenna Tucker

All Posts, Careers, Features, Nashville, On Campusemployment, nashville, student jobs, tucker, vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Student Employment: On vs. Off Campus Jobs

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…

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