History of Nashville, Tennessee in Timeline

Nashville, Tennessee, also known as Music City, is the state's capital and most populous city. Situated on the Cumberland River, it serves as the seat of Davidson County in Middle Tennessee. With a population of nearly 690,000 in the city proper and over 2.15 million in the metropolitan area, Nashville ranks as the 21st-most populous city and 35th-largest metropolitan area in the United States, and is experiencing rapid growth.

1909: Jo Byrns Represents the 5th District

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

1912: Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial and Normal School Moved

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 Created

Nashville is known for Southern confections, including Goo Goo Clusters, which have been made in Nashville since 1912.

1918: Nashville Nicknamed "Powder City of the World"

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

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'.

1929: Francis Craig Orchestra Began Entertaining Nashvillians

In 1929, the Francis Craig Orchestra began entertaining Nashvillians from the Oak Bar and Grille Room in the Hermitage Hotel.

1936: Jo Byrns Ends Representation of the 5th District

In 1936, Jo Byrns ended representing the 5th district.

1939: Nashville Rebels Played in American Football League

In 1939, the Nashville Rebels played in the American Football League.

1941: Percy Priest Represents the 5th District

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

1944: Nashville Invitational on PGA Tour

From 1944 to 1946, the Nashville Invitational was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour.

1945: Francis Craig Orchestra performance ended

In 1945 the Francis Craig Orchestra ended it's performances after having entertained Nashvillians since 1929.

1945: Origin of Prince's Hot Chicken Shack

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

1946: Nashville Invitational on PGA Tour

From 1944 to 1946, the Nashville Invitational was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour.

1949: Percy Priest Becomes House Majority Whip

In 1949, Percy Priest became House Majority Whip.

1950: Lynchings in Davidson County

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

1950: New City Charter Approved

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

1951: Election of African American Attorneys to City Council

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

1953: Percy Priest Ends Term as House Majority Whip

In 1953, Percy Priest ended his term as 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 Representation of the 5th District

In 1956, Percy Priest ended representing the 5th district.

1956: Lawsuit Filed for School Desegregation

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: Nashville Begins School Desegregation

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 additional high-rises in downtown Nashville.

1957: "Nashville Plan" Announced

In 1957, 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 of 1957.

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.

1958: Fairgrounds Speedway Hosted NASCAR Winston Cup Races

In 1958, the Fairgrounds Speedway began hosting NASCAR Winston Cup races.

February 13, 1960: Nashville Sit-ins Begin

On February 13, 1960, the Nashville sit-ins began, part of a broader sit-in movement to end racial segregation of public facilities. Students trained by activists James Lawson and Myles Horton had been preparing for two months.

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, escalating tensions during the Nashville sit-ins.

May 10, 1960: Successful End to Nashville Sit-ins

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

1960: Nashville Becomes Second Biggest 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.

1961: Women's Western Open Held in Nashville

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, to provide for a differential in tax levels.

1963: Nashville Government Consolidation

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

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 new 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 had a consolidated city-county government composed of six smaller municipalities in a two-tier system, and is governed by a mayor, a vice-mayor, and a 40-member metropolitan council.

1964: Civil Rights Legislation Passed

In 1964, Congress passed civil rights legislation, contributing to societal changes in Nashville.

1965: Civil Rights Legislation Passed

In 1965, Congress passed civil rights legislation, contributing to societal changes in Nashville.

January 1966: Lowest Temperature in Old Hickory

The lowest temperature recorded in Old Hickory was −10 °F (−23.3 °C) in January 1966.

1966: Complete School Desegregation in Nashville

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 on College Campuses

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: Republicans Challenge 5th District

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

1970: Average Summer Temperature

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

1970: Little League Team Qualified for World Series

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

1972: Opryland USA Theme Park Opened

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 district even as Nixon carried the district in the presidential election by a large margin.

1974: Grand Ole Opry Moved to Grand Ole Opry House

In 1974, the Grand Ole Opry moved to the Grand Ole Opry House, located 9 miles (14 km) east of downtown Nashville.

1978: Nashville Sounds Established as Expansion Franchise

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, which ran from Chicago to Miami and St. Petersburg, Florida, was cancelled due to poor track conditions resulting in late trains and low ridership, ending over 120 years of intercity rail service in Nashville.

1979: Ku Klux Klan Cross Burnings

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 Won League Championship

In 1979, the Nashville Sounds won the league championship.

1980: U.S. Women's Open Held in Nashville

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

1982: Nashville Sounds Won League Championship

In 1982, the Nashville Sounds won the league championship.

1983: CoreCivic Founded

CoreCivic, formerly known as Corrections Corporation of America, was founded in Nashville in 1983.

1984: Fairgrounds Speedway Hosted NASCAR Winston Cup Races

In 1984, the Fairgrounds Speedway continued to host NASCAR Winston Cup races.

1984: Gibson Headquarters Move

Nashville has been the headquarters of guitar company Gibson since 1984.

January 21, 1985: Coldest Temperature Ever Recorded

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

1985: Double-A Sounds Replaced by Triple-A Team

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

1988: Sara Lee Classic on LPGA Tour

From 1988 to 2002, the Sara Lee Classic was part of the LPGA Tour.

1990: Foreign-born Population

Between 1990 and 2000, Nashville's foreign-born population more than tripled in size, increasing from 12,662 to 39,596.

1994: BellSouth Senior Classic of Champions Tour

From 1994 to 2003, the BellSouth Senior Classic of the Champions Tour was held in Nashville.

1994: AT&T Building Construction

In 1994, after the construction of the AT&T Building, also known as the "Batman Building" by locals, downtown Nashville experienced little construction activity until the mid-2000s.

1995: Houston Oilers Agree to Move to Nashville

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

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 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 Closed

In 1997, the Opryland USA theme park was closed by its owners, Gaylord Entertainment Company, and soon after demolished to make room for the Opry Mills mega-shopping mall.

April 16, 1998: Severe Thunderstorms

On April 16, 1998, Nashville was prone to severe thunderstorms that brought tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging wind.

1998: Marsha Blackburn Represents Portion of Nashville in State Senate

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

1998: Sounds Joined Triple-A Pacific Coast League

In 1998, after the American Association dissolved in 1997, the Nashville Sounds joined the Triple-A Pacific Coast League.

1998: NFL Team Debuts in Nashville

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

1998: Nashville Predators Joined National Hockey League

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

1998: Tennessee Oilers Moved to Nashville, Played at Vanderbilt Stadium

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

1998: The Tennessean Competed with the Nashville Banner Until This Year

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 Renamed Titans, Nissan Stadium Opened

In 1999, the Tennessee Oilers changed their name to the Titans. Nissan Stadium also opened in Nashville.

1999: Opening of Nissan Stadium

In the summer of 1999, Nissan Stadium opened. The Oilers changed their name to the Tennessee Titans and finished the season with the Music City Miracle and a close Super Bowl game.

October 2000: The City Paper Founded

In October 2000, The City Paper was founded.

2000: Foreign-born Population

Between 1990 and 2000, Nashville's foreign-born population more than tripled in size, increasing from 12,662 to 39,596.

2000: Titans Won 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, even as he narrowly lost his home state and thus the presidency.

2000: Urban Construction Booms

Since 2000, Nashville has experienced two urban construction booms that have resulted in multiple high-rises being built.

2001: Nashville Superspeedway Held NASCAR and IndyCar Events

From 2001 to 2011, Nashville Superspeedway held NASCAR sanctioned events, and from 2001 to 2008, it held IndyCar races.

2001: Nashville Kats Played in Arena Football League

In 2001, the Nashville Kats played in the Arena Football League.

2002: Sara Lee Classic on LPGA Tour

From 1988 to 2002, the Sara Lee Classic was part of the LPGA Tour.

2002: Marsha Blackburn No Longer Represents Portion of Nashville in State Senate

In 2002, Marsha Blackburn no longer represented a portion of Nashville in the state senate.

2002: Titans Won Division Championship

In 2002, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2003: BellSouth Senior Classic of Champions Tour

From 1994 to 2003, the BellSouth Senior Classic of the Champions Tour was held in Nashville.

2003: 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, the largest snow event was on January 22, 2016, when Nashville received 8 inches (20 cm) of snow in a single storm.

2003: Predators Make Playoffs

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

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 Election

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

2005: Nashville Kats Played in Arena Football League

In 2005, the Nashville Kats played in the Arena Football League.

2005: Sounds Won League Championship

In 2005, the Nashville Sounds won the league championship.

April 7, 2006: Severe Thunderstorms

On April 7, 2006, Nashville was prone to severe thunderstorms that brought tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging wind.

September 2006: Schermerhorn Symphony Center Opened

In September 2006, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center opened 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, 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 (Los Angeles County) to Franklin, a suburb south of Nashville.

June 2007: Old Hickory Temperature Data Spotty

Data for record temperatures is spotty before June 2007.

2007: Nashville Kats Played in Arena Football League

In 2007, the Nashville Kats played in the Arena Football League.

February 5, 2008: Severe Thunderstorms

On February 5, 2008, Nashville was prone to severe thunderstorms that brought tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging wind.

2008: Nashville Superspeedway Held IndyCar Races

From 2001 to 2008, Nashville Superspeedway held IndyCar races.

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 Ranked as 26th-Worst 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: Shop at Home Network Signed Off

In 2008, Shop at Home Network, once based in Nashville, signed off.

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2008: Titans Won Division Championship

In 2008, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

January 22, 2009: Nashville Rejects Official English Amendment

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 Thunderstorms

On April 10, 2009, Nashville was prone to severe thunderstorms that brought tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging wind.

2009: Bhutanese Refugees Resettlement

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

2010: Nashville Flooding

Between May 1 and 7, 2010, much of Nashville was extensively flooded, causing extensive damage to many buildings and structures and resulting in eleven deaths. Damages were estimated to be over $2 billion.

2010: Lakewood Residents Vote to Dissolve City Charter

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

2010: Household and Family Demographics

In 2010, Nashville had 254,651 households and 141,469 families, with 37.2% of households with families having married couples living together.

2010: Opening of the Pinnacle

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

2010: Severe Thunderstorms

In 2010, on May 1–2, Nashville was prone to severe thunderstorms that brought tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging wind.

2010: 5th District Regains All of Nashville

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

2010: Changes and Growth in Population

In 2010, the median home price in North Nashville was $100,710. During this year, the city experienced significant changes and growth in population.

2011: Nashville Superspeedway Held NASCAR Events

From 2001 to 2011, Nashville Superspeedway held NASCAR sanctioned events.

2011: Lakewood Residents Vote Again to Dissolve City Charter

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

March 2012: Nashville Ranked Among Top Regions for Job Growth

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

June 29, 2012: Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded

On June 29, 2012, the hottest temperature ever officially recorded in Nashville was 109 °F (43 °C).

July 2012: Highest Temperature in Old Hickory

In June and July 2012, the highest temperature recorded in Old Hickory was 106 °F (41.1 °C).

2012: Healthcare Industry Impact

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

2012: Goodlettsville Team 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 in Nashville.

August 2013: The City Paper Folded

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

August 27, 2013: Nashville Announced Plans for Riverfront Parks

On August 27, 2013, Nashville mayor Karl Dean revealed plans for two new riverfront parks on the east and west banks of the Cumberland River downtown.

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 Team Qualified for World Series

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

2013: Southwestern Nashville No Longer Located in the 7th District

In 2013, southwestern Nashville was no longer located in the 7th District.

2013: Best Places for Business and Careers

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

2014: Nashville Hosted WFTDA Championships

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

2014: Little League Team Qualified for World Series

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

2014: BNA Establishes Pick-Up and Drop-Off Areas for Vehicle for Hire Companies

In late 2014, 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: First Same-Sex Wedding Officiated

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

September 25, 2015: Nashville Elects First Female Mayor

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

October 2015: $2 Billion in Real Estate Projects Underway or Projected

According to city figures from October 2015, Nashville had more than $2 billion in real estate projects underway or projected to start in 2016.

2015: Percentage of Nashville Households Without a Car

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

2015: Economic Growth Potential

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

2015: Sounds Moved 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: American Jewish Community

The American Jewish community in Nashville dates back over 150 years, and numbered about 8,000 in 2015, plus 2,000 Jewish college students.

2015: Projected Completion Date for West Bank Park

The projected completion date for the west bank park was 2015.

January 22, 2016: Largest Snow Event Since 2003

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

2016: American Community Survey on Nashville Commuting

According to the 2016 American Community Survey, 78.1% of working Nashville residents commuted by driving alone, 9.8% carpooled, 2% used public transportation, and 2.2% walked. About 1.1% used all other forms of transportation, and 6.7% of working Nashville residents worked at home. Nashville averaged 1.72 cars per household in 2016, compared to a national average of 1.8 per household.

2016: Goodlettsville Team Qualified for Little League World Series

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

2016: Nashville Ranked Seventh in Real Estate Attractiveness

In 2016, based on a survey of nearly 1,500 real estate industry professionals, Nashville ranked seventh nationally in terms of attractiveness to real estate investors.

2016: Predators Won Conference Championship

In 2016, the Nashville Predators won a conference championship.

2016: Nashville Golf Open Part of Web.com Tour

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

May 2017: Nashville's Economy Ranked Third Fastest-Growing

In May 2017, Nashville's economy was deemed the third fastest-growing in the nation, and the city was named the "hottest housing market in the US" by Freddie Mac realtors.

2017: Bachelorette Parties Thrived in Nashville

In 2017, Nashville Scene counted 33 bachelorette parties on Lower Broadway in less than two hours on a Friday night, and stated that the actual number was likely higher.

2017: Fastest-Growing Metropolitan Economy

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

2017: Pension Fund Stake in CoreCivic

In 2017, the City of Nashville's pension fund included "a $921,000 stake" in the company CoreCivic.

2017: Predators Make Stanley Cup Finals

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

2017: Predators Won Division Championship

In 2017, the Nashville Predators won a division championship.

January 18, 2018: CabaRay Opened in West Nashville

On January 18, 2018, The CabaRay, a performing venue of Ray Stevens, opened on River Road in West Nashville.

March 6, 2018: Mayor Megan Barry Resigns

On March 6, 2018, Mayor Megan Barry resigned due to felony charges relating to the misuse of public funds.

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

On May 1, 2018, Nashville voters rejected the Let's Move Nashville referendum, which proposed funding an $8.9 billion mass transit system under the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (now WeGo Public Transit). The referendum failed by a 2 to 1 margin.

May 2018: AllianceBernstein Pledged to Build Office in Nashville

In May 2018, AllianceBernstein pledged to build a private client office in Nashville by mid-2019 and move its headquarters from New York City to Nashville by 2024.

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.

November 2018: Amazon Announced Operations Center in Nashville

In November 2018, Amazon announced 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, between 2,300 and 20,000 Nashvillians are homeless due to rising housing prices and the opioid crisis.

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" due to the honky-tonk bars' live music.

2018: Predators Won Division Championship

In 2018, the Nashville Predators won a division championship.

September 28, 2019: John Cooper Becomes Mayor

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

December 2019: iHeartMedia Selected Nashville as Digital Headquarters Site

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

2019: CoreCivic Moved

CoreCivic, formerly known as Corrections Corporation of America, moved out of Nashville in 2019.

2019: Nashville Hosted NFL Draft

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

2019: AllianceBernstein Planned Office in Nashville

In 2019, AllianceBernstein planned to build a private client office in Nashville. The company pledged to build a private client office in the city by mid-2019.

2019: Significant Sites Placed in The Cultural Landscape Foundation Database

In 2019, many of the significant sites that reflect the places that shaped Nashville's culture were identified and placed in the national database of The Cultural Landscape Foundation, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C.

March 3, 2020: Nashville Tornado

On March 3, 2020, a tornado tracked west to east, just north of the downtown Nashville area, resulting in at least 25 fatalities and leaving tens of thousands without electricity. The neighborhoods impacted included North Nashville, Germantown, East Nashville, Donelson, and Hermitage.

December 25, 2020: Second Avenue Explosion

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

2020: Nashville Metropolitan Area Population

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

2020: Global City Status

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

2020: Nashville Population

As of the 2020 United States census, Nashville had a population of 689,447 people, with 279,545 households and 146,241 families residing in the city.

2020: Amtrak Considers 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 at Nissan Stadium

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 Won Division Championship

In 2020, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2020: Changes and Growth in Population

In 2020, the median home price in North Nashville increased to $532,121. By 2020, 99% of Nashville's neighborhoods were considered unaffordable for Black and Hispanic families earning median incomes. The city experienced significant changes and growth in population during this period.

April 2021: Oracle Announced $1.2 Billion Campus in Nashville

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

2021: Nashville MSA Population

As of 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that Nashville's overall metropolitan statistical area (MSA) population was about 2 million.

2021: Nashville Superspeedway Reopened

In 2021, Nashville Superspeedway reopened and started hosting 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: Titans Won Division Championship

In 2021, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2022: Nashville SC Moved to Geodis Park

In 2022, Nashville SC moved into the newly completed soccer-specific stadium Geodis Park at the Nashville Fairgrounds.

2022: Nashville Regulated Party Buses

In 2022, Nashville began regulating party buses that provide transportainment in downtown, issuing dozens of permits and rejecting applications for dozens more.

2022: Tennessee Legislature Begins Redistricting

In 2022, as part of the redistricting cycle, the GOP-controlled state legislature began the process of splitting Nashville into multiple congressional districts in a partisan gerrymander.

2022: Triple-A East Became International League

In 2022, the Triple-A East, which included the Nashville Sounds, 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 Tower Construction

As of April 2023, Nashville has 33 towers of 300 feet tall or taller, 24 of which were completed since 2000. Nashville has a disproportionate number of buildings 300 feet and taller in relation to its overall metropolitan statistical area (MSA) population.

December 9, 2023: Nashville Tornadoes

On December 9, 2023, tornadoes caused considerable destruction and resulted in the death of three people in Nashville.

2023: Nashville International Airport Statistics

In 2023, nearly 23 million passengers visited Nashville International Airport (BNA), making it the 29th busiest airport in the US. BNA is also ranked the fastest growing airport among the top 50 airports in the United States.

2023: Tennessee Legislature Splits Nashville into Multiple Congressional Districts

In 2023, the GOP-controlled state legislature controversially split Nashville into parts of the 5th, 6th, and 7th districts in a partisan gerrymander to add an additional Republican to Tennessee's congressional delegation.

January 2024: Old Hickory Temperature Data Gap

There is a brief gap in temperature data in Old Hickory in January 2024.

2024: AllianceBernstein Planned Headquarters Move to Nashville

In 2024, AllianceBernstein planned to move its headquarters from New York City to Nashville. The company pledged to move its headquarters from New York City to Nashville by 2024.

2024: Nashville Transit Expansion Plan Passed

In 2024, a transit 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 was passed.