Full History Of Nashville, Tennessee In Timeline From 1909

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1909: Jo Byrns Represents the District

In 1909, Jo Byrns began representing the 5th congressional district.

1912: Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial and Normal School Moved to Jefferson Street

In 1912, the Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial and Normal School was moved to Jefferson Street, which became the historic center of the African American community.

1912: Goo Goo Clusters Made in Nashville

Since 1912, Goo Goo Clusters, a well-known Southern confection, have been manufactured in Nashville.

1918: Nashville: Powder City of the World

Due to a short-lived smokeless gunpowder plant, Nashville acquired the nickname "Powder City of the World" in 1918.

1925: Establishment of the Grand Ole Opry

In 1925, the establishment of the Grand Ole Opry marked the beginning of Nashville's journey as the 'Country Music Capital of the World'.

1928: Presidential Election

In 1928, Davidson County did not vote for the Democratic presidential candidate.

1929: Francis Craig Orchestra Performance

From 1929, the Francis Craig Orchestra entertained Nashvillians from the Oak Bar and Grille Room in the Hermitage Hotel.

1936: Jo Byrns Ends His Service Representing the District

In 1936, Jo Byrns, who represented the 5th congressional district from 1909, ended his service.

1939: Nashville Rebels

In 1939, Nashville was home to the Nashville Rebels of the American Football League.

1941: Percy Priest Represents the District

In 1941, Percy Priest began representing the 5th congressional district.

1944: Nashville Invitational Golf Tournament

From 1944, Nashville hosted the Nashville Invitational golf tournament on the PGA Tour.

1945: End of Francis Craig Orchestra Performance

In 1945, the Francis Craig Orchestra ended their performances from the Oak Bar and Grille Room in the Hermitage Hotel. They had been entertaining Nashvillians since 1929.

1945: Establishment of the First Prince's Hot Chicken Shack

In 1945, the first Prince's Hot Chicken Shack originated at the corner of Jefferson Street and 28th Avenue, solidifying the street's importance in the community.

1946: End of Nashville Invitational Golf Tournament

In 1946, Nashville stopped hosting the Nashville Invitational golf tournament on the PGA Tour.

1949: Percy Priest Becomes House Majority Whip

In 1949, Percy Priest, who represented the 5th congressional district, became House Majority Whip.

1950: Lynchings in Davidson County

From 1877 to 1950, there had been a total of six lynchings of Blacks conducted in Davidson County, four before the turn of the century.

1950: Nashville Coined 'Music City'

In 1950, radio announcer David Cobb ad libbed on air that the sounds listeners were hearing on WSM radio were coming from “Music City, U.S.A.”, coining the moniker "Music City".

1950: Approval of new city charter

In 1950, the state legislature approved a new city charter that provided for the election of city council members from single-member districts.

1951: Election of African American attorneys to city council

In 1951, after passage of the new charter, African American attorneys Z. Alexander Looby and Robert E. Lillard were elected to the city council.

1953: Percy Priest Ceases Being House Majority Whip

In 1953, Percy Priest, who represented the 5th congressional district, ceased being House Majority Whip.

1954: Supreme Court ruling on school desegregation

In 1954, the United States Supreme Court ruled that public schools had to desegregate with "all deliberate speed".

1956: Percy Priest Ends His Service Representing the District

In 1956, Percy Priest, who represented the 5th congressional district from 1941, ended his service.

1956: Lawsuit filed for school desegregation in Nashville

In 1956, the family of student Robert Kelley filed a lawsuit, arguing that Nashville administrators should open all-White East High School to him.

1957: Desegregation of schools

In 1957 Nashville desegregated its school system using an innovative grade a year plan, in response to a class action suit Kelly vs. Board of Education of Nashville.

1957: "Nashville Plan" announced for school desegregation

In 1957, as a result of desegregation lawsuits, the courts announced what became known as the "Nashville Plan", where the city's public schools would desegregate one grade per year.

1957: Life & Casualty Tower Completed

In 1957, the Life & Casualty Tower, Nashville's first skyscraper, was completed, initiating high-rise construction in downtown Nashville.

1958: NASCAR Winston Cup Races

From 1958, Fairgrounds Speedway hosted NASCAR Winston Cup races.

1958: Referendum on city and county government consolidation

In 1958, a referendum was held on the issue of consolidating city and county government, but it failed to gain approval.

February 13, 1960: Start of Nashville Sit-ins

On February 13, 1960, the Nashville sit-ins began, with students trained by activists and nonviolent teachers James Lawson and Myles Horton.

April 19, 1960: Bombing of Z. Alexander Looby's house

On April 19, 1960, the house of Z. Alexander Looby, an African American attorney and council member, was bombed by segregationists.

May 10, 1960: End of Nashville Sit-ins

On May 10, 1960, the Nashville sit-in movement successfully ended, with Mayor Ben West supporting the desegregation of lunch counters.

1960: Houston Oilers Began Play

In 1960, the Houston Oilers began play in Houston, Texas. This team would eventually relocate to Nashville and become the Tennessee Titans.

1960: Nashville's expanding music scene

In the 1960's, Nashville's music scene diversified beyond country, welcoming rock, pop, and other genres and by 1960 Nashville had "nosed out Hollywood as the nation's second biggest record-producing center."

1961: Women's Western Open

In 1961, Nashville hosted the Women's Western Open.

1962: Approval of second charter for metropolitan government

In 1962, the second charter for metropolitan government was approved, proposing two levels of service provision: the General Services District and the Urban Services District.

1963: Nashville and Davidson County Merge

In 1963, Nashville and Davidson County merged to combat urban sprawl, forming the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, also known as "Metro Nashville". The government was split into an "urban services district" and a "general services district".

1963: Nashville consolidates government with Davidson County

In 1963, Nashville consolidated its government with Davidson County, forming a metropolitan government and increasing the Metro Council seats to 40.

1963: Consolidated city-county government formed in Nashville

Since 1963, Nashville has operated under a consolidated city-county government composed of six smaller municipalities.

1964: Civil Rights Legislation

Congress passed civil rights legislation in 1964, but tensions continued as society was slow to change.

1965: Civil Rights Legislation

Congress passed civil rights legislation in 1965, but tensions continued as society was slow to change.

January 1966: Record low temperature at Old Hickory Dam

Temperatures in Old Hickory have been known to reach −10 °F (−23.3 °C) in January 1966.

1966: Complete desegregation of school system

In 1966 the Metro Council abandoned the grade a year plan and completely desegregated the entire school system at one time.

April 8, 1967: Riot on college campuses after Stokely Carmichael speech

On April 8, 1967, a riot broke out on the college campuses of Fisk University and Tennessee State University after Stokely Carmichael spoke about Black Power at Vanderbilt University.

1968: Presidential Election

In 1968, Davidson County did not vote for the Democratic presidential candidate.

1968: Republicans Almost Win the 5th District

In 1968, Republicans made a spirited challenge to the 5th congressional district and almost won.

1969: Nashville Robberies at Lowest Since 2025

In 1969, Nashville had the lowest number of robberies since 2025. In 2025, Nashville recorded 866 robberies, the fewest recorded since 1969.

1970: Nashville Temperatures Rising

From 1970 to 2020 the average summer temperature has risen 2.8 degrees F (1.5 C).

1970: Little League World Series Qualifier

In 1970, a Little League Baseball team from Nashville qualified for the Little League World Series.

1972: Presidential Election

In 1972, Davidson County did not vote for the Democratic presidential candidate.

1972: Opryland USA Theme Park Opens

In 1972, the Opryland USA theme park opened in Nashville.

1972: Republican Candidate Gains 38% of Vote in 5th District

In 1972, the Republican candidate gained 38% of the vote in the 5th congressional district, even as Nixon carried the district in the presidential election by a large margin.

1974: Grand Ole Opry Moves

In 1974, the Grand Ole Opry moved from the Ryman Auditorium to the Grand Ole Opry House, located 9 miles east of downtown Nashville.

1978: Nashville Sounds Established

In 1978, the Nashville Sounds baseball team was established as an expansion franchise of the Double-A Southern League.

October 9, 1979: Amtrak's Floridian Service to Nashville Ends

On October 9, 1979, Amtrak's Floridian service to Nashville's Union Station was cancelled due to poor track conditions, low ridership, and late trains, ending over 120 years of intercity rail service in Nashville.

1979: Ku Klux Klan burnt crosses outside African American sites

In 1979, the Ku Klux Klan burnt crosses outside two African American sites in Nashville, including the city headquarters of the NAACP.

1979: Nashville Sounds Win League Championship

In 1979, the Nashville Sounds won the league championship of the Double-A Southern League.

1980: U.S. Women's Open

In 1980, Nashville hosted the U.S. Women's Open.

1982: Nashville Sounds Win League Championship

In 1982, the Nashville Sounds won the league championship of the Double-A Southern League.

1983: CoreCivic Founded

In 1983, CoreCivic, originally known as Corrections Corporation of America, was founded in Nashville. It is one of the largest private corrections companies in the United States.

1984: Presidential Election

In 1984, Davidson County did not vote for the Democratic presidential candidate.

1984: NASCAR Winston Cup Races End

In 1984, Fairgrounds Speedway stopped hosting NASCAR Winston Cup races.

1984: Gibson Headquarters in Nashville

Since 1984, Nashville has been the headquarters of guitar company Gibson.

January 21, 1985: Record Cold Temperature in Nashville

On January 21, 1985, Nashville officially recorded its coldest temperature ever at −17 °F (−27 °C).

1985: Nashville Sounds Replaced by Triple-A Team

In 1985, the Double-A Nashville Sounds were replaced by a Triple-A team of the American Association.

1988: Sara Lee Classic

From 1988, Nashville hosted the Sara Lee Classic as part of the LPGA Tour.

1988: Presidential Election

In 1988, Davidson County did not vote for the Democratic presidential candidate.

1990: Nashville's Foreign-Born Population

In 1990, Nashville's foreign-born population was 12,662.

1994: BellSouth Senior Classic

From 1994, Nashville hosted the BellSouth Senior Classic of the Champions Tour.

1994: AT&T Building Constructed

In 1994, the AT&T Building (Batman Building) was constructed, after which downtown Nashville saw little construction until the mid-2000s.

1995: Houston Oilers agree to move to Nashville

In 1995, the National Football League's (NFL) Houston Oilers agreed to move to Nashville.

May 1997: Garage Door Industry Event in Nashville

In May 1997, Nashville hosted a pivotal event for the garage door industry during the International Garage Door Exposition, marking a significant standardization effort.

1997: Nashville awarded NHL expansion team

In 1997, Nashville was awarded a National Hockey League expansion team, which was named the Nashville Predators.

1997: American Association Dissolved

In 1997, the American Association, of which the Nashville Sounds were a part, dissolved.

1997: Houston Oilers Relocate to Tennessee

In 1997, the Houston Oilers relocated to Tennessee and played at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis for one season.

1997: Opryland USA Closes

In 1997, the Opryland USA theme park was closed by its owners and subsequently demolished to make way for the Opry Mills shopping mall.

April 16, 1998: Severe Weather Event

On April 16, 1998, Nashville experienced a major severe weather event with thunderstorms, potentially bringing tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging winds.

1998: Marsha Blackburn Represents Portion of Nashville in State Senate

In 1998, Marsha Blackburn began representing a portion of Nashville in the state senate.

1998: NFL team debuts in Nashville

In 1998, the NFL team, the Houston Oilers, debuted in Nashville at Vanderbilt Stadium.

1998: Nashville Predators Join NHL

In 1998, the Nashville Predators became an expansion team in the National Hockey League for the 1998-99 season.

1998: Sounds Join Pacific Coast League

In 1998, the Nashville Sounds joined the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.

1998: Tennessee Oilers Move to Nashville

In 1998, the Tennessee Oilers moved to Nashville and played at Vanderbilt Stadium for one season before changing their name.

1998: The Tennessean Competes with the Nashville Banner

Until 1998, The Tennessean competed with the Nashville Banner, another daily paper that was housed in the same building under a joint-operating agreement.

1999: Tennessee Oilers Change Name to Titans

In 1999, the Tennessee Oilers changed their name to the Tennessee Titans. That same year, they competed in Super Bowl XXXIV.

1999: Opening of Nissan Stadium

In the summer of 1999, Nissan Stadium opened, and the Houston Oilers changed their name to the Tennessee Titans.

October 2000: The City Paper Founded

In October 2000, The City Paper was founded. It folded in August 2013.

2000: Nashville's Foreign-Born Population More Than Triples

By 2000, Nashville's foreign-born population had increased to 39,596.

2000: Titans Division Championship

In 2000, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2000: Al Gore Carries Nashville in Presidential Election

In the 2000 presidential election, Tennessean Democrat Al Gore carried Nashville with over 59% of the vote, although he narrowly lost his home state and the presidency.

2000: Nashville Urban Construction Boom

Since 2000, Nashville has seen two urban construction booms yielding multiple high-rises.

2001: Nashville Superspeedway Events

From 2001, Nashville Superspeedway held NASCAR sanctioned events as well as IndyCar races.

2001: Nashville Kats

In 2001, The Nashville Kats played Arena Football League

2002: Marsha Blackburn Stops Representing Portion of Nashville in State Senate

In 2002, Marsha Blackburn stopped representing a portion of Nashville in the state senate.

2002: End of Sara Lee Classic

In 2002, Nashville stopped hosting the Sara Lee Classic, which was part of the LPGA Tour.

2002: Titans Division Championship

In 2002, the Tennessee Titans won another division championship.

2003: Southwestern Nashville in the 7th District

From 2003, a sliver of southwestern Nashville was located in the 7th District, represented by Republican Marsha Blackburn.

2003: End of BellSouth Senior Classic

In 2003, Nashville stopped hosting the BellSouth Senior Classic of the Champions Tour.

2003: Nashville Snow Event

Since 2003, the largest snow event was on January 22, 2016.

2004: John Kerry Carries Nashville in Presidential Election

In the 2004 election, Democrat John Kerry carried Nashville with 55% of the vote, while George W. Bush won the state by 14 points.

2005: Iraqi Expatriates Vote in Nashville

During the Iraqi election of 2005, Nashville was one of the few international locations where Iraqi expatriates could vote.

2005: Nashville Kats

In 2005, The Nashville Kats played Arena Football League

2005: Sounds Win Pacific Coast League Championship

In 2005, the Nashville Sounds won the league championship of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.

April 7, 2006: Severe Weather Event

On April 7, 2006, Nashville experienced a major severe weather event with thunderstorms, potentially bringing tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging winds.

September 2006: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Opens

In September 2006, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center opened in Nashville, serving as the home of the Nashville Symphony.

September 18, 2006: Music City Star Launches

On September 18, 2006, Nashville launched a passenger commuter rail system called the Music City Star (now the WeGo Star).

2006: Nashville Roller Derby Established

In 2006, Nashville Roller Derby, Nashville's only women's flat track roller derby team, was established.

2006: Nissan North America Headquarters Move

In 2006, Nissan North America moved its corporate headquarters from Gardena, California to Franklin, a Nashville suburb. This move increased Japanese economic interests in the Middle Tennessee region.

June 2007: Old Hickory Dam Temperature Data

Data for record temperatures at Old Hickory Dam is spotty before June 2007.

2007: Nashville Kats

In 2007, The Nashville Kats played Arena Football League

February 5, 2008: Severe Weather Event

On February 5, 2008, Nashville experienced a major severe weather event with thunderstorms, potentially bringing tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging winds.

2008: Barack Obama Carries Nashville in Presidential Election

In 2008, Barack Obama carried Nashville with 60% of the vote, while Republican John McCain won Tennessee by 15 points.

2008: Nashville Superspeedway Ends IndyCar Races

In 2008, Nashville Superspeedway stopped holding IndyCar races.

2008: Nashville Ranked as Allergy City

In 2008, Nashville was ranked as the 26th-worst spring allergy city in the U.S. by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

2008: Titans Division Championship

In 2008, the Tennessee Titans secured a division championship.

2008: Shop at Home Network Channel Signed Off

Shop at Home Network, once based in Nashville, ceased operations and signed off in 2008.

January 22, 2009: Residents reject Nashville Charter Amendment 1

On January 22, 2009, residents rejected Nashville Charter Amendment 1, which sought to make English the official language of the city.

April 10, 2009: Severe Weather Event

On April 10, 2009, Nashville experienced a major severe weather event with thunderstorms, potentially bringing tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging winds.

2009: Bhutanese Refugees to Resettle in Nashville

In 2009, some of the 60,000 Bhutanese refugees being admitted to the U.S. were expected to resettle in Nashville.

2010: 5th District Regains All of Nashville after Census

After the 2010 census, the 5th congressional district regained all of Nashville.

2010: Extensive flooding in Nashville

Between May 1 and 7, 2010, much of Nashville was extensively flooded, causing extensive damage to many buildings and structures in the city and eleven deaths.

2010: Lakewood Residents Vote to Dissolve City Charter

In 2010, Lakewood residents voted to dissolve its city charter and join the metropolitan government of Nashville, initiating the process of integrating the city into the larger Metro Nashville government.

2010: Nashville Household Statistics

In 2010, Nashville had 254,651 households and 141,469 families.

2010: Nashville Population Count

In 2010, Nashville had 601,222 residents.

2010: The Pinnacle Opens

In 2010, The Pinnacle, a high rise office building, opened as the first skyscraper built in Nashville in the preceding 15 years.

2010: Nashville Home Prices Rise

In 2010, the median home price in North Nashville was $100,710.

2010: Severe Weather Event

On May 1–2, 2010, Nashville experienced a major severe weather event with thunderstorms, potentially bringing tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging winds.

2011: Lakewood Residents Again Vote to Dissolve City Charter

In 2011, Lakewood residents voted a second time to dissolve the city charter and join the metropolitan government, solidifying the decision for Lakewood to become part of Metro Nashville.

2011: Nashville Superspeedway Ends NASCAR Events

In 2011, Nashville Superspeedway stopped holding NASCAR sanctioned events.

March 2012: Nashville ranked in top regions for job growth

In March 2012, a Gallup poll ranked Nashville in the top five regions for job growth, signaling a recovery after the Great Recession.

June 29, 2012: Record Hot Temperature in Nashville

On June 29, 2012, Nashville officially recorded its hottest temperature ever at 109 °F (43 °C).

July 2012: Record high temperature at Old Hickory Dam

Temperatures in Old Hickory have been known to reach 106 °F (41.1 °C) in June and July 2012.

2012: Health Care Industry Impact in Nashville

As of 2012, the health care industry contributes an estimated US$30 billion per year and 200,000 jobs to the Nashville-area economy.

2012: Goodlettsville Team Qualifies for Little League World Series

In 2012, a team from Goodlettsville, neighboring Nashville, qualified for the Little League World Series.

May 2013: Music City Center Opens

In May 2013, the Music City Center, a 1,200,000-square-foot convention center, opened.

August 2013: The City Paper Folds

In August 2013, The City Paper, a newspaper founded in October 2000, folded.

August 27, 2013: Riverfront Park Plans Revealed

On August 27, 2013, Nashville mayor Karl Dean announced plans for two new riverfront parks on the east and west banks of the Cumberland River downtown. Construction on the east bank park commenced in the fall of 2013, with the west bank park slated for completion in 2015. The project includes an outdoor amphitheater on the west bank and a river landing on the east bank.

2013: Nashville Ranked Among Best Places for Business

In 2013, Nashville ranked No. 5 on Forbes' list of the Best Places for Business and Careers.

2013: Nashville dubbed "Nowville" and "It City"

In 2013, Nashville was described as "Nowville" and "It City" by GQ, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its growing popularity and economic development.

2013: Little League World Series Qualifier

In 2013, a Little League Baseball team from Nashville qualified for the Little League World Series.

2013: 5th District Regains All of Nashville

In 2013, the 5th congressional district regained all of Nashville after the 2010 census.

2014: Highest homicide count since 2025

In 2014, Nashville had the highest homicide count since 2025. In 2025, Nashville recorded 74 homicides, the lowest total since 2014.

2014: WFTDA Championships Hosted in Nashville

In 2014, Nashville hosted the WFTDA Championships at Municipal Auditorium.

2014: Little League World Series Qualifier

In 2014, a Little League Baseball team from Nashville qualified for the Little League World Series.

2014: Dedicated Pick-Up and Drop-Off Areas for Vehicle for Hire Companies Established at BNA

In late 2014, Nashville International Airport (BNA) became the first major U.S. airport to establish dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas for vehicle for hire companies.

June 26, 2015: Megan Barry officiates first same-sex wedding

On June 26, 2015, Megan Barry, then a council member, officiated at the city's first same-sex wedding.

September 25, 2015: Megan Barry elected first female mayor

On September 25, 2015, Nashville elected its first female mayor, Megan Barry.

October 2015: Real Estate Projects Underway or Projected

As of October 2015, city figures indicated that there was more than $2 billion in real estate projects underway or projected to start in 2016.

2015: Percentage of Households Without a Car

In 2015, 7.9% of city of Nashville households were without a car, decreasing to 5.9% in 2016.

2015: Nashville Named Best City for Economic Growth Potential

In 2015, Business Facilities' 11th Annual Rankings report named Nashville the number one city for Economic Growth Potential.

2015: Nashville Jewish Community

In 2015, the American Jewish community in Nashville numbered about 8,000, plus 2,000 Jewish college students.

2015: Sounds Move to First Horizon Park

In 2015, the Nashville Sounds left Herschel Greer Stadium and moved to First Horizon Park, a new ballpark built on the site of the former Sulphur Dell ballpark.

2015: Projected Completion Date for West Bank Riverfront Park

In 2015, the west bank riverfront park was projected to be completed. The park includes an outdoor amphitheater on the west bank and a river landing on the east bank. The amphitheater will have room for 6,500 spectators with 2,500 removable seats and additional seating on an overlooking grassy knoll.

January 22, 2016: Significant Snowfall in Nashville

On January 22, 2016, Nashville received 8 inches (20 cm) of snow in a single storm.

2016: Transportation and Commuting Trends

According to the 2016 American Community Survey, 78.1% of working Nashville residents commuted by driving alone. About 6.7% of working Nashville residents worked at home. The city of Nashville averaged 1.72 cars per household in 2016, compared to a national average of 1.8 per household.

2016: Nashville Golf Open

From 2016, Nashville hosted the Nashville Golf Open as part of the Web.com Tour.

2016: Nashville Ranked Seventh for Real Estate Investors

In 2016, Nashville ranked seventh nationally in attractiveness to real estate investors, according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute.

2016: Predators Conference Championship

In 2016, The Nashville Predators won a conference championship.

2016: Goodlettsville Team Qualifies for Little League World Series

In 2016, a team from Goodlettsville, neighboring Nashville, qualified for the Little League World Series.

May 2017: Nashville becomes most populated city in Tennessee

In May 2017, census estimates showed Nashville had passed Memphis to become the most populated city in Tennessee.

2017: Bachelorette Parties on Lower Broadway

In 2017, Nashville Scene counted 33 bachelorette parties on Lower Broadway in under two hours on a Friday night, highlighting Nashville's increasing popularity as a destination for such events.

2017: Nashville's Growing Economy and Population

In 2017, Nashville had the third-fastest-growing metropolitan economy in the United States, adding an average of 100 people a day to its population.

2017: Predators Division Championship

In 2017, The Nashville Predators won a division championship.

2017: City of Nashville Pension Fund Stake in CoreCivic

In 2017, the City of Nashville's pension fund included a $921,000 stake in CoreCivic. A drop in CoreCivic stock value would directly impact the pension fund representing nearly 25,000 current and former Metro employees.

2017: Predators make Stanley Cup Final

In 2017, the Nashville Predators made the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in franchise history, but ultimately fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

January 18, 2018: CabaRay Opens

On January 18, 2018, the CabaRay, a performing venue owned by Ray Stevens, opened in West Nashville. It offers dinner, a show, a piano bar, and a gift shop.

March 6, 2018: Mayor Barry Resigns

On March 6, 2018, Mayor Barry resigned from her position due to felony charges related to the misuse of public funds, prompting a special election.

May 1, 2018: Voters Reject Let's Move Nashville Referendum

On May 1, 2018, voters rejected Let's Move Nashville, a proposal to fund an $8.9 billion mass transit system, by a 2 to 1 margin.

May 2018: AllianceBernstein Plans Nashville Office

In May 2018, AllianceBernstein pledged to build a private client office in Nashville by mid-2019.

May 24, 2018: David Briley wins special election

On May 24, 2018, David Briley won the special election, becoming the 70th mayor of Nashville after serving as Vice Mayor and Acting Mayor.

November 2018: Amazon Announces Operations Center in Nashville

In November 2018, Amazon announced its plans to construct an operations center in the Nashville Yards development, which would serve as the hub for their Retail Operations division.

2018: Homelessness crisis in Nashville

As of 2018, Nashville has made national headlines for its "homelessness crisis", with between 2,300 and 20,000 Nashvillians being homeless.

2018: Expansion Plan Rejected by Voters

In 2018, Nashville voters rejected an expansion plan that included bus rapid transit and light rail service.

2018: Predators Division Championship

In 2018, The Nashville Predators won a division championship.

2018: Nashville Called 'Hottest Destination for Bachelorette Parties'

In 2018, The New York Times called Nashville "the hottest destination for bachelorette parties in the country" because of its honky-tonk bars and live music.

September 28, 2019: John Cooper Becomes Mayor

On September 28, 2019, John Cooper was inaugurated as the ninth mayor of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

December 2019: iHeartMedia Selects Nashville for Digital Headquarters

In December 2019, iHeartMedia chose Nashville as the location for its second digital headquarters.

2019: AllianceBernstein Building Private Client Office

By mid-2019, AllianceBernstein was expected to have completed building a private client office in Nashville.

2019: Nashville Hosts NFL Draft

From April 25–27, 2019, Nashville hosted the 2019 NFL draft, drawing an estimated 200,000 fans each day.

2019: CoreCivic Moves Out of Nashville

In 2019, CoreCivic, a company founded in Nashville, moved out of the city.

2019: Significant Sites Placed in National Database

In 2019, significant sites reflecting Nashville's culture were identified and added to the national database of The Cultural Landscape Foundation.

March 3, 2020: Tornado Impacts Nashville

On March 3, 2020, a tornado struck north of downtown Nashville, resulting in 5 fatalities and widespread power outages in areas including North Nashville, Germantown, and East Nashville.

December 25, 2020: Vehicle Explodes on Second Avenue

On December 25, 2020, a vehicle exploded on Second Avenue in Nashville, resulting in the death of the perpetrator and injuries to eight others.

2020: Nashville as a global city in 2020

As of 2020, Nashville is considered a global city, type "Gamma" by the GaWC and is a major center for music industry, especially country music.

2020: Nashville Metropolitan Area Population

As of 2020, the Nashville metropolitan area had a population of 2,014,444.

2020: Nashville Population Increase

As of the 2020 United States census, Nashville had a population of 689,447, representing the largest net population increase in the city's history.

2020: Amtrak Considers Atlanta to Nashville Service

In 2020, Amtrak indicated it was considering a service that would run from Atlanta to Nashville by way of Chattanooga.

2020: Nashville SC Begins Play

In 2020, Nashville SC, a Major League Soccer franchise, started playing at Nissan Stadium.

2020: Nashville Population and Housing Changes

In 2020, North Nashville's median home price had increased to $532,121, and 99% of Nashville's neighborhoods were deemed unaffordable for Black and Hispanic families with median incomes.

2020: Music City Fire Began Play

In 2020, the Music City Fire, an arena football team of the American Arena League, began play at the Williamson County AgExpo Park.

2020: Titans Division Championship

In 2020, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

April 2021: Oracle Announces Nashville Campus

In April 2021, Oracle Corporation announced plans to build a $1.2 billion campus in Nashville, expecting to employ 8,500 by 2031.

2021: Nashville Superspeedway Reopens

In 2021, Nashville Superspeedway reopened and began hosting the premier NASCAR Cup Series race Ally 400 annually.

2021: Nashville MSA Population

In 2021, Nashville's metropolitan statistical area (MSA) population was estimated to be about 2 million.

2021: Sounds Placed in Triple-A East

In 2021, the Nashville Sounds were placed in the Triple-A East league.

2021: Titans Division Championship

In 2021, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2022: Nashville SC Moves to Geodis Park

In 2022, Nashville SC moved into the newly constructed Geodis Park at the Nashville Fairgrounds.

2022: Regulation of Party Buses

In 2022, Nashville began regulating party buses operating downtown, issuing permits and rejecting other applications.

2022: Nashville Split into Multiple Congressional Districts

In 2022, the GOP-controlled state legislature controversially split Nashville into parts of the 5th, 6th, and 7th districts in a partisan gerrymander. This action diluted the voting power of Black voters and other voters of color concentrated in Nashville.

2022: Triple-A East Becomes International League

In 2022, the Triple-A East, where the Nashville Sounds were placed, became the International League.

March 27, 2023: Shooting at The Covenant School

On March 27, 2023, a gunman killed three children and three staff at The Covenant School, before being fatally shot by police.

April 2023: Nashville's Tower Count

As of April 2023, Nashville had 33 towers of 300 feet or taller, with 24 completed since 2000.

September 25, 2023: Freddie O'Connell Becomes Mayor

On September 25, 2023, Freddie O'Connell became the tenth mayor of Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, focusing on improving transportation.

December 9, 2023: Tornadoes Cause Destruction and Fatalities

On December 9, 2023, tornadoes caused considerable destruction and resulted in seven deaths, with one significant tornado affecting the northern metropolitan areas.

2023: Nashville International Airport Passenger Numbers

In 2023, nearly 23 million passengers visited Nashville International Airport (BNA), making it the 29th busiest airport in the US.

January 2024: Old Hickory Dam Temperature Data

There's a brief gap in temperature data at Old Hickory Dam in January 2024.

November 5, 2024: Choose How You Move Referendum Passes

On November 5, 2024, the Choose How You Move referendum passed, establishing dedicated funding for transportation and infrastructure.

2024: AllianceBernstein HQ Move

By 2024, AllianceBernstein planned to move its headquarters from New York City to Nashville.

2024: Nashville Homicides Decreased by 28%

In 2024, Nashville saw a 28% decrease in homicides from the prior year. Nationally, the violent crime rate was estimated at 359.1 per 100,000 inhabitants.

2024: Nashville population estimate in 2024

In 2024, Nashville's population was estimated to be 704,963, making it the fourth-most populous city in the Southeast.

2024: John Ray Clemmons Voted Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus

In 2024, Representative John Ray Clemmons was elected as the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus in the state legislature.

2024: Expansion Plan Passed

In 2024, voters passed an expansion plan focused on improving sidewalks, adding smart signals, upgrading bus stops and transit centers, implementing a 24-hour bus service and adding 54 miles of high-capacity transit corridors.

2025: Nashville Homicides at Lowest Since 2014

In 2025, Nashville recorded 74 homicides, the lowest total since 2014, reflecting a 28% decrease from 2024. Robberies also hit historic lows with 866 reported, the fewest recorded since 1969.