Full History Of Nashville, Tennessee In Timeline From 1909

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1909: Jo Byrns represented the district

From 1909, Jo Byrns represented 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, Nashville.

1912: Goo Goo Clusters Made in Nashville

Since 1912, Goo Goo Clusters, a Southern confection, have been made in Nashville.

1918: Powder City of the World

Due to a short-lived smokeless gunpowder plant, Nashville also had 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: Democratic presidential candidates failed to carry Davidson County

In 1928, Democratic presidential candidates failed to carry Davidson County.

1929: Francis Craig Orchestra at Hermitage Hotel

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

1936: Jo Byrns represented the district

In 1936, Jo Byrns represented the 5th congressional district.

1939: Nashville Rebels of the American Football League

The city previously hosted the 1939 Nashville Rebels of the American Football League.

1941: Percy Priest represented the district

In 1941, Percy Priest represented the 5th congressional district.

1944: Nashville Invitational Golf Tournament

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

1945: End of Francis Craig Orchestra's Hermitage Hotel Residency

In 1945, the Francis Craig Orchestra's residency at the Oak Bar and Grille Room in the Hermitage Hotel came to an end.

1945: Prince's Hot Chicken Shack Originated

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

1946: Nashville Invitational Golf Tournament

Until 1946, Nashville hosted the Invitational golf tournament on the PGA Tour.

1949: Percy Priest was House Majority Whip

From 1949, Percy Priest was House Majority Whip.

1950: Lynchings of Blacks Conducted in Davidson County

From 1877 to 1950, a total of six lynchings of Blacks were conducted in Davidson County.

1950: Coining of "Music City" Moniker

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 providing 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 was House Majority Whip

In 1953, Percy Priest was 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 represented the district

In 1956, Percy Priest represented the 5th congressional district.

1956: Lawsuit filed to desegregate schools

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 school system

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: Life & Casualty Tower Completed

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

1957: "Nashville Plan" announcement.

In 1957, due to suits, the courts announced what became known as the "Nashville Plan", where the city's public schools would desegregate one grade per year beginning in the fall.

1958: NASCAR Winston Cup Races

From 1958, Fairgrounds Speedway hosted NASCAR Winston Cup races.

1958: Referendum on City-County Government Consolidation Fails

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, organized by the Nashville Student Movement and Nashville Christian Leadership Council to end racial segregation of public facilities.

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

The Nashville sit-in ended successfully in May 10, 1960, under Mayor West, leading to the desegregation of lunch counters.

1960: Nashville as a Major Record-Producing Center

In 1960, Time reported that Nashville had "nosed out Hollywood as the nation's second biggest (after New York) record-producing center."

1960: Houston Oilers Began Play

In 1960, the Houston Oilers began play in Houston, Texas; they would later relocate to Tennessee.

1961: Women's Western Open

In 1961, the Women's Western Open was held in Nashville.

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 consolidates with Davidson County

In 1963, Nashville consolidated its government with Davidson County, forming a metropolitan government.

1963: City of Nashville and Davidson County merged

In 1963, the city of Nashville and Davidson County merged to combat urban sprawl, forming the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, also known as Metro Nashville. The Metro government was split into two service districts: the urban services district and the general services district.

1963: Consolidated City-County Government

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

1964: Civil Rights Legislation

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

1965: Civil Rights Legislation

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

January 1966: Record Low Temperature in Old Hickory

In January 1966, Old Hickory had a low temperature of −10 °F (−23.3 °C).

1966: Complete desegregation of the entire school system.

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

April 8, 1967: Riot Broke Out on College Campuses

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

1968: Democratic presidential candidates failed to carry Davidson County

In 1968, Democratic presidential candidates failed to carry Davidson County.

1968: Republicans almost won the 5th district

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

1969: Historic lows in robberies

In 2025, Nashville also saw historic lows in robberies, with 866 reported—the fewest recorded since 1969.

1970: Little League World Series Qualification

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

1970: Climate Change Statistics in Nashville 1970

Starting from 1970 Nashville has seen climate change patterns continue to rise into the future.

1972: Democratic presidential candidates failed to carry Davidson County

In 1972, Democratic presidential candidates failed to carry Davidson County.

1972: Opryland USA Theme Park Opening

In 1972, the Opryland USA theme park opened in Nashville, offering entertainment until its closure in 1997.

1972: Republican candidate gained 38% of the vote

In 1972, the Republican candidate gained 38% of the vote for the 5th district.

1974: Grand Ole Opry Move

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: Cancellation of The Floridian

On October 9, 1979, Amtrak's The Floridian, which ran from Chicago to Miami and St. Petersburg, Florida, was canceled due to poor track conditions, ending over 120 years of intercity rail service in Nashville.

1979: Ku Klux Klan Burnt Crosses

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

1979: Sounds League Championship

In 1979, the Nashville Sounds won the league championship.

1980: U.S. Women's Open

In 1980, the U.S. Women's Open was held in Nashville.

1982: Sounds League Championship

In 1982, the Nashville Sounds won the league championship.

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: Democratic presidential candidates failed to carry Davidson County

In 1984, Democratic presidential candidates failed to carry Davidson County.

1984: End of NASCAR Winston Cup Races

In 1984, Fairgrounds Speedway stoped hosted NASCAR Winston Cup races.

1984: Gibson Headquarters Move

In 1984, guitar company Gibson moved its headquarters to Nashville.

January 21, 1985: Coldest Temperature Recorded

On January 21, 1985, Nashville 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, Sara Lee Classic was part of the LPGA Tour

1988: Democratic presidential candidates failed to carry Davidson County

In 1988, Democratic presidential candidates failed to carry Davidson County.

1990: Foreign-Born Population

Between 1990 and 2000, Nashville's foreign-born population more than tripled, increasing from 12,662.

1994: BellSouth Senior Classic of the Champions Tour

From 1994, BellSouth Senior Classic of the Champions Tour was held

1994: AT&T Building Construction

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

1995: Houston Oilers agreed 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 May 1997, Nashville hosted the International Garage Door Exposition, a pivotal moment for the garage door industry.

1997: Nashville Awarded NHL Expansion Team

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

1997: American Association Dissolved

In 1997, the American Association dissolved.

1997: Houston Oilers Relocated 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 Theme Park Closure

In 1997, the Opryland USA theme park closed and was demolished to make room for the Opry Mills mega-shopping mall.

April 16, 1998: Severe Thunderstorm Event

On April 16, 1998, Nashville experienced a severe thunderstorm that brought tornadoes, large hail, flash floods, and damaging wind.

1998: Marsha Blackburn represented in the state senate

From 1998, Marsha Blackburn represented a portion of Nashville in the state senate.

1998: NFL team debuted in Nashville

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

1998: Nashville Predators Joined NHL

In 1998, the Nashville Predators joined the National Hockey League as an expansion team for the 1998–99 season.

1998: Sounds Joined Pacific Coast League

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

1998: Tennessee Oilers Moved to Nashville

In 1998, the Tennessee Oilers moved to Nashville and played in Vanderbilt Stadium for one season.

1998: The Tennessean competed 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: Name Changed to Titans

In 1999, the Tennessee Oilers changed its name to the Tennessee Titans. In 1999 they competed in Super Bowl XXXIV

1999: Nissan Stadium opened

In the summer of 1999, Nissan Stadium opened in Nashville.

October 2000: The City Paper founded

The City Paper was founded in October 2000.

2000: Foreign-Born Population

Between 1990 and 2000, Nashville's foreign-born population more than tripled to 39,596.

2000: Titans Division Championship

In 2000, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2000: Al Gore carried Nashville

In the 2000 presidential election, Tennessean Democrat Al Gore carried Nashville with over 59% of the vote.

2000: Urban Construction Boom Since 2000

Since 2000, Nashville experienced two urban construction booms, resulting in multiple high-rises being built.

2001: Nashville Kats Arena Football

From 1997–2001 Nashville hosted Arena Football League teams named the Nashville Kats.

2001: Nashville Superspeedway Events

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

2002: Titans Division Championship

In 2002, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2002: Marsha Blackburn represented in the state senate

Until 2002, Marsha Blackburn represented a portion of Nashville in the state senate.

2002: Sara Lee Classic

Until 2002, Sara Lee Classic was part of the LPGA Tour

2003: A sliver of southwestern Nashville located in the 7th District

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

2003: Largest Snow Event Since 2003

Since 2003, the largest snow event in Nashville was on January 22, 2016, when the city received 8 inches of snow in a single storm.

2003: Predators Made Playoffs

Since the 2003–04 season, the Predators have made the playoffs in all but four seasons.

2003: BellSouth Senior Classic of the Champions Tour

Until 2003, BellSouth Senior Classic of the Champions Tour was held

2004: John Kerry carried Nashville

In the 2004 election, Democrat John Kerry carried Nashville with 55% of the vote.

2005: Iraqi Election Voting Location

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

2005: Nashville Kats Arena Football

From 2005–2007 Nashville hosted Arena Football League teams named the Nashville Kats.

2005: Sounds League Championship

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

April 7, 2006: Severe Thunderstorm Event

On April 7, 2006, Nashville experienced a severe thunderstorm that brought tornadoes, large hail, flash floods, and damaging wind.

September 2006: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Opens

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

September 18, 2006: Music City Star launched

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 was established as Nashville's only women's flat track roller derby team.

2006: Nissan North America Headquarters Move

In 2006, Nissan North America moved its corporate headquarters from Gardena, California to Franklin, a suburb of Nashville, marking a significant development for the automotive industry in the Middle Tennessee region.

June 2007: Data for Record Temperatures

Data for record temperatures is spotty before June 2007.

2007: Nashville Kats Arena Football

From 2005–2007 Nashville hosted Arena Football League teams named the Nashville Kats.

February 5, 2008: Severe Thunderstorm Event

On February 5, 2008, Nashville experienced a severe thunderstorm that brought tornadoes, large hail, flash floods, and damaging wind.

2008: Barack Obama carried Nashville

In 2008, Barack Obama carried Nashville with 60% of the vote.

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 won a division championship.

2008: Shop at Home Network signed off

Shop at Home Network signed off in 2008.

2008: Nashville Superspeedway IndyCar Races

Until 2008, Nashville Superspeedway held IndyCar races.

January 22, 2009: Residents Rejected 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 Thunderstorm Event

On April 10, 2009, Nashville experienced a severe thunderstorm that brought tornadoes, large hail, flash floods, and damaging wind.

2009: Bhutanese Refugees Resettlement

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

2010: The 5th regained all of Nashville

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

2010: Severe Thunderstorm Event

Between May 1 and 2, 2010, Nashville experienced a severe thunderstorm that brought tornadoes, large hail, flash floods, and damaging wind.

2010: Nashville Flooding

Between May 1 and 7, 2010, much of Nashville was extensively flooded, causing significant damage to buildings and infrastructure and resulting in eleven deaths.

2010: Lakewood residents voted to dissolve city charter

In 2010, Lakewood residents voted to dissolve its city charter and join the metropolitan government of Nashville.

2010: The Pinnacle Opens

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

2010: Nashville Population and Housing Changes in 2010

In 2010, the median home price in North Nashville was $100,710, and the city began experiencing significant population growth.

2010: Household and Family Statistics

In 2010, there were 254,651 households in Nashville, with an average household size of 2.38 and an average family size of 3.16.

2010: Population in 2010

The 2010 Nashville figure was 601,222 residents.

2011: Lakewood residents voted again to dissolve city charter

In 2011, Lakewood residents voted again to dissolve its city charter and join the metropolitan government of Nashville, with both votes passing.

2011: Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Events

Until 2011, Nashville Superspeedway held NASCAR sanctioned events.

March 2012: Nashville Ranked High for Job Growth

In March 2012, a Gallup poll ranked Nashville in the top five regions for job growth.

June 29, 2012: Hottest Temperature Recorded

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

July 2012: Record High Temperature in Old Hickory

In July 2012, Old Hickory had a high temperature of 106 °F (41.1 °C).

2012: Health Care Industry Contribution

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

2012: Goodlettsville Qualified for Little League World Series

In 2012, a team from neighboring Goodlettsville 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 with 350,000 square feet of exhibit space, opened.

August 2013: The City Paper folded

The City Paper folded in August 2013 after having been founded in October 2000.

August 27, 2013: Mayor Dean revealed plans for two new riverfront parks

On August 27, 2013, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean announced plans for the construction of two new riverfront parks on the east and west banks of the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville. The west bank park is projected to be completed by 2015 and will include an outdoor amphitheater for 6,500 spectators.

2013: Best Places for Business and Careers

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

2013: Nashville Described as "Nowville" and "It City"

In 2013, Nashville was described as "Nowville" and "It City" by GQ, Forbes, and The New York Times.

2013: Little League World Series Qualification

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

2013: A sliver of southwestern Nashville located in the 7th District

Until 2013, a sliver of southwestern Nashville was located in the 7th District, represented by Republican Marsha Blackburn.

2014: WFTDA Championships Hosted in Nashville

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

2014: Little League World Series Qualification

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

2014: Nashville recorded lowest homicides total since

In 2025, Nashville recorded its lowest total in homicides since 2014.

2014: BNA became first major U.S. airport

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

June 26, 2015: First Same-Sex Wedding Officiated

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 as First Female Mayor

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

October 2015: Real Estate Projects Underway

As of October 2015, city figures indicated that over $2 billion in real estate projects were underway or projected to begin in 2016.

2015: Households without a car

In 2015, 7.9% of city of Nashville households were without a car.

2015: Economic Rankings

In 2015, Forbes put Nashville as the fourth Best City for White Collar Jobs, and Business Facilities' 11th Annual Rankings report named Nashville the number one city for Economic Growth Potential.

2015: American Jewish Community

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

2015: Sounds Moved to First Horizon Park

In 2015, the Nashville Sounds left Herschel Greer Stadium and moved to First Horizon Park.

January 22, 2016: Largest Snow Event

On January 22, 2016, Nashville received 8 inches (20 cm) of snow in a single storm, marking the largest snow event since 2003.

2016: American Community Survey

According to the 2016 American Community Survey, 78.1% of working Nashville residents commuted by driving alone. Nashville averaged 1.72 cars per household in 2016.

2016: Nashville Golf Open

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

2016: Nashville Real Estate Attractiveness Ranking

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

2016: Goodlettsville Qualified for Little League World Series

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

2016: Predators Conference Championship

In 2016-2017, the Nashville Predators won a conference championship.

May 2017: Nashville's Economy and Population

In May 2017, Nashville's economy was deemed the third fastest-growing in the nation, and census estimates showed Nashville had passed Memphis to become the most populated city in Tennessee.

2017: Fastest-Growing Economy

In 2017, Nashville had the third-fastest-growing metropolitan economy in the United States.

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, highlighting the company's impact on the city's financial interests.

2017: Predators Made Stanley Cup Final

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

2017: Bachelorette Parties in Nashville

In 2017, the Nashville Scene noted the prevalence of bachelorette parties on Lower Broadway, highlighting the city's appeal as a destination for such events.

2017: Predators Division Championship

In 2017-2018, the Nashville Predators won a division championship.

January 18, 2018: CabaRay Opening

On January 18, 2018, the CabaRay, a performing venue owned by Ray Stevens, opened its doors in West Nashville.

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, leading to a special election.

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

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

May 2018: AllianceBernstein Pledges to Build Office in Nashville

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 with just over 54% of the vote, becoming the 70th mayor of Nashville after a ruling by the Tennessee Supreme Court set the election date.

November 2018: Amazon Announces Operations Center in Nashville

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

2018: Nashville's Homelessness Crisis

As of 2018, Nashville has made national headlines for its 'homelessness crisis' with between 2,300 and 20,000 Nashvillians estimated to be homeless.

2018: Nashville Hottest Destination

In 2018, The New York Times recognized Nashville as "the hottest destination for bachelorette parties in the country."

2018: Expansion plan rejected by voters

In 2018, an expansion plan for WeGo Public Transit that included use of bus rapid transit and light rail service was rejected by voters.

2018: Predators Division Championship

In 2018-2019, the Nashville Predators won a division championship.

September 28, 2019: John Cooper Becomes Mayor

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

December 2019: iHeartMedia Selects Nashville for Digital Headquarters

In December 2019, iHeartMedia selected Nashville as the site of its second digital headquarters.

2019: AllianceBernstein to build office in Nashville

By mid-2019, AllianceBernstein pledged to build a private client office in the city.

2019: CoreCivic Moves Out of Nashville

In 2019, CoreCivic moved its headquarters out of Nashville, marking a change in the company's relationship with the city where it was founded.

2019: Nashville Hosted NFL Draft

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

2019: Significant Sites Identified

In 2019, significant cultural sites in Nashville were identified and added to the national database of The Cultural Landscape Foundation.

March 3, 2020: Nashville Tornado

On March 3, 2020, a tornado struck just north of downtown Nashville, resulting in 5 deaths and widespread power outages.

December 25, 2020: Second Avenue Explosion

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

2020: Nashville Metropolitan Area Population

As of 2020, Nashville had the largest metropolitan area in Tennessee, with a population of 2,014,444.

2020: Global City Designation

As of 2020, Nashville is considered a global city, type "Gamma" by the GaWC.

2020: Population in 2020

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

2020: Nashville Population and Housing Changes in 2020

By 2020, the metro Nashville area had increased by 343,319 residents, with the median home price in North Nashville rising to $532,121.

2020: Amtrak considering service from Atlanta to Nashville

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

2020: Nashville SC Began Play

In 2020, Nashville SC, a Major League Soccer franchise, began play at Nissan Stadium.

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 construct a $1.2 billion campus in Nashville, which is expected to employ 8,500 by 2031.

2021: Nashville Superspeedway Reopened

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

2021: Sounds Placed in Triple-A East

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

2021: Nashville MSA Population in 2021

In 2021, the Nashville metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had a population of about 2 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

2021: Titans Division Championship

In 2021, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2022: Nashville SC Moved to Geodis Park

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

2022: Regulation of Party Buses

In 2022, Nashville began regulating party buses in downtown, issuing and rejecting permits for these transportainment services.

2022: State legislature split Nashville 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.

2022: Triple-A East Became International League

In 2022, the Triple-A East became the International League.

March 27, 2023: Covenant School Shooting

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

April 2023: Nashville's Skyscrapers in April 2023

As of April 2023, Nashville had 33 towers of 300 feet tall or taller, with 24 being 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.

December 9, 2023: Tornadoes Cause Destruction

On December 9, 2023, tornadoes caused significant destruction and resulted in the deaths of three people.

2023: Nearly 23 million passengers visited the airport

In 2023, nearly 23 million passengers visited Nashville International Airport.

January 2024: Brief Gap in Data

There was another brief gap in data 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 related infrastructure.

2024: Expansion plan focused on improving sidewalks

A subsequent expansion plan for WeGo Public Transit 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 was passed in 2024.

2024: AllianceBernstein Move

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

2024: Representative John Ray Clemmons voted as Chairman

In 2024, Representative John Ray Clemmons was voted to serve as the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus.

2024: Nashville Population Estimate in 2024

In 2024, the estimated population of Nashville was 704,963.

2024: Nashville saw a decrease in homicides

In 2025, Nashville recorded 74 homicides, a 28% decrease from 2024.

2025: Nashville recorded lowest homicides since 2014

In 2025, Nashville recorded 74 homicides, its lowest total since 2014, a 28% decrease from 2024. The city also saw historic lows in robberies, with 866 reported in 2025.

2028: Geodis Park to Host Olympic Soccer Matches

In 2028, Geodis Park will host nine Olympic soccer matches during the Summer Olympics.

2031: Oracle Campus Employment Target

By 2031, Oracle Corporation expects their Nashville campus to employ 8,500 people.

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