History of Nashville, Tennessee in Timeline

Nashville, Tennessee, known as "Music City," is the state's capital and most populous city, serving as the county seat of Davidson County. Situated in Middle Tennessee on the Cumberland River, it is the central hub of the Nashville Metropolitan Area. With a population of 689,447 as of 2020, Nashville ranks as the 21st most populous city in the U.S. and the fourth largest in the Southeast. It is also recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

1909: Jo Byrns represents the 5th district

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

1912: Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial and Normal School Moved

In 1912, the Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial and Normal School was moved to Jefferson Street.

1912: Goo Goo Clusters Made in Nashville

Since 1912, Goo Goo Clusters have been made in Nashville.

1918: Nashville: Powder City of the World

Due to a short-lived smokeless gunpowder plant, in 1918, Nashville gained 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'.

1928: Davidson County Fails to Carry Democratic Presidential Candidate

In 1928, Davidson County failed to carry a Democratic presidential candidate, one of only five times since Reconstruction.

1929: Francis Craig Orchestra at the Hermitage Hotel

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

1936: Jo Byrns' tenure ends

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

1939: Nashville Rebels inaugural season

In 1939, Nashville hosted the Nashville Rebels of the American Football League

1941: Percy Priest represents the district

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

1944: Inaugural Nashville Invitational

In 1944, the inaugural Nashville Invitational, a golf tournament on the PGA Tour, was held.

1945: Francis Craig Orchestra Ends Run at Hermitage Hotel

In 1945, the Francis Craig Orchestra ended its run at the Oak Bar and Grille Room in the Hermitage Hotel, where they had been entertaining Nashvillians since 1929.

1945: Prince's Hot Chicken Shack Originates

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

1946: Last Nashville Invitational

In 1946, the last Nashville Invitational, a golf tournament on the PGA Tour, was held.

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, four before the turn of the century. In 1950, the last lynching was recorded.

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: African Americans Elected 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 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's tenure ends

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

1956: Lawsuit Filed to Desegregate Nashville 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: Nashville Desegregated 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: "Nashville Plan" for School Desegregation

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

1957: Completion of the Life & Casualty Tower

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

1958: Fairgrounds Speedway Hosts First NASCAR Winston Cup Race

In 1958, Fairgrounds Speedway hosted its first NASCAR Winston Cup race.

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.

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: Sit-ins Organized at Lunch Counters in Downtown Nashville

Between February 13 and May 10, 1960, a series of sit-ins were organized at lunch counters in downtown Nashville by the Nashville Student Movement and Nashville Christian Leadership Council, as part of an effort to end racial segregation of public facilities.

1960: Nashville as a 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 Inaugural Season

In 1960, the Houston Oilers began play in Houston, Texas, later relocating to Tennessee in 1997.

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: Government Consolidation

In 1963, Nashville consolidated its government with Davidson County, forming a metropolitan government and increasing the Metro Council membership from 21 to 40 seats.

1963: Consolidated City-County Government

In 1963, Nashville established a consolidated city-county government, which includes six smaller municipalities in a two-tier system. The city is governed by a mayor, a vice-mayor, and a 40-member metropolitan council.

1963: Nashville and Davidson County Merge

In 1963, the city of Nashville and Davidson County merged to combat urban sprawl, forming the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.

1964: Congress passed civil rights legislation

In 1964, Congress passed civil rights legislation.

1965: Congress passed civil rights legislation

In 1965, Congress passed civil rights legislation.

January 1966: Record Low Temperature at Old Hickory

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

1966: Metro Council abandoned the grade a year plan

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 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: Davidson County Fails to Carry Democratic Presidential Candidate

In 1968, Davidson County failed to carry a Democratic presidential candidate, one of only five times since Reconstruction.

1968: Republican challenge to the 5th district

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

1970: Start of Temperature Tracking Period

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

1970: Little League Team Qualifies for World Series

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

1972: Davidson County Fails to Carry Democratic Presidential Candidate

In 1972, Davidson County failed to carry a Democratic presidential candidate, one of only five times since Reconstruction.

1972: Opryland USA Theme Park Opening

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

1972: Republican candidate gains 38% of the vote

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

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, The Floridian train service to Union Station 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 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: Nashville Sounds Win League Championship

In 1979, the Nashville Sounds won the Double-A Southern 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 Win League Championship

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

1983: Founding of CoreCivic

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

1984: Davidson County Fails to Carry Democratic Presidential Candidate

In 1984, Davidson County failed to carry a Democratic presidential candidate, one of only five times since Reconstruction.

1984: Fairgrounds Speedway Hosts Last NASCAR Winston Cup Race

In 1984, Fairgrounds Speedway hosted its last NASCAR Winston Cup race.

1984: Gibson Headquarters Move

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

January 21, 1985: Record Low Temperature

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

1985: Nashville Sounds Become Triple-A Team

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

1988: Davidson County Fails to Carry Democratic Presidential Candidate

In 1988, Davidson County failed to carry a Democratic presidential candidate, one of only five times since Reconstruction.

1988: Inaugural Sara Lee Classic

In 1988, the inaugural Sara Lee Classic, part of the LPGA Tour, was held.

1990: Foreign-Born Population Count

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

1994: Construction of the AT&T Building

In 1994, the AT&T Building (Batman Building) was constructed, after which downtown Nashville saw little construction for over a decade.

1994: Inaugural BellSouth Senior Classic

In 1994, the inaugural BellSouth Senior Classic of the Champions Tour was held.

1995: Houston Oilers Agreed to Move to Nashville

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

1997: Nashville Awarded NHL Expansion Team

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

1997: American Association Dissolves

In 1997, the American Association dissolved.

1997: Tennessee Oilers Relocation

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

1997: Opryland USA Theme Park Closure

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 Thunderstorm Event

On April 16, 1998, Nashville experienced a severe thunderstorm event.

1998: Marsha Blackburn in the state senate

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

1998: Sounds Join 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 debuted in Nashville

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

1998: Tennessee Oilers Move to Nashville

In 1998, the Tennessee Oilers (formerly the Houston Oilers) moved to Nashville and played in Vanderbilt Stadium.

1998: Nashville Predators Join NHL

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

1998: The Tennessean competes with 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 Become Tennessee Titans

In 1999, the Tennessee Oilers changed its name to the Tennessee Titans and began playing at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, which opened the same year.

1999: Nissan Stadium Opened and Oilers became Titans

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

October 2000: The City Paper founded

In October 2000, The City Paper was founded.

2000: Foreign-Born Population Count

In 2000, Nashville's foreign-born population was 39,596.

2000: Titans Win 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 the presidency.

2000: Start of Urban Construction Boom

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

2001: Nashville Superspeedway Inaugural Events

In 2001, Nashville Superspeedway held its first NASCAR sanctioned events and IndyCar races.

2001: Nashville Kats concluded first run

In 2001, the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League concluded their first run

2002: End of Marsha Blackburn's time in the state senate

In 2002, Marsha Blackburn's time representing a portion of Nashville in the state senate ended.

2002: Titans Win Division Championship

In 2002, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2002: Last Sara Lee Classic

In 2002, the last Sara Lee Classic, part of the LPGA Tour, was held.

2003: Reference Point for Snow Event

2003 marks the reference point for the largest snow event since that year, which occurred on January 22, 2016.

2003: Nashville in the 7th District

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

2003: Last BellSouth Senior Classic

In 2003, the last BellSouth Senior Classic of the Champions Tour was held.

2003: Predators Playoff Appearance

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 Voting Location

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

2005: Nashville Kats start second run

In 2005, the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League started their second run

2005: Sounds Win Pacific Coast League Championship

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

April 7, 2006: Severe Thunderstorm Event

On April 7, 2006, Nashville experienced a severe thunderstorm event.

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, 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 suburb south of Nashville.

June 2007: Start of Consistent Temperature Data Collection

Before June 2007, data for record temperatures in Old Hickory is spotty.

2007: Nashville Kats conclude second run

In 2007, the Nashville Kats of the Arena Football League concluded their second run

February 5, 2008: Severe Thunderstorm Event

On February 5, 2008, Nashville experienced a severe thunderstorm event.

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 IndyCar Races End

In 2008, Nashville Superspeedway held its last IndyCar races.

2008: Spring Allergy Ranking

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 signed off.

2008: Titans Win Division Championship

In 2008, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

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 Thunderstorm Event

On April 10, 2009, Nashville experienced a severe thunderstorm event.

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: Nashville Flooding

Between May 1 and 7, 2010, much of Nashville was extensively flooded as part of a series of 1,000 year floods throughout Middle and West Tennessee, causing extensive damage and eleven deaths in the Nashville area.

2010: Lakewood Votes to Dissolve City Charter

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

2010: Household and Family Statistics

In 2010, Nashville had 254,651 households, with families making up 55.6% of them.

2010: Population Figure

In 2010, Nashville had 601,222 residents.

2010: Opening of The Pinnacle

In 2010, The Pinnacle, the first skyscraper built in Nashville in 15 years, opened.

2010: 5th district regains all of Nashville

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

2010: Severe Thunderstorm Event

In 2010, on May 1 and 2, Nashville experienced a severe thunderstorm event.

2011: Lakewood Votes 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.

2011: Nashville Superspeedway NASCAR Sanctioned Events End

In 2011, Nashville Superspeedway held its last NASCAR sanctioned events until reopening in 2021.

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: Record High Temperature

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

July 2012: Record High Temperature at Old Hickory

In June and July 2012, the temperature at Old Hickory reached a high of 106 °F (41.1 °C).

2012: Health Care Industry Contribution

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

2012: Goodlettsville Team Qualifies for World Series

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

May 2013: Opening of the Music City Center

In May 2013, the Music City Center, a 1,200,000-square-foot convention center, 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: Plans Revealed 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, including an outdoor amphitheater.

2013: Forbes Ranking

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 Team Qualifies for World Series

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

2013: End of Nashville portion in the 7th District

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

2014: Nashville Hosts WFTDA Championships

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

2014: Little League Team Qualifies for World Series

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

2014: Nashville International Airport establishes pick-up and drop-off areas

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 in Nashville

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

September 25, 2015: Megan Barry Elected as Nashville's First Female Mayor

On September 25, 2015, Megan Barry was elected as Nashville's first female mayor.

October 2015: Real Estate Projects Underway

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

2015: Percentage of Households without a Car

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

2015: Business Facilities Ranking

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

2015: American Jewish Community Size

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.

2015: Projected Completion Date for West Bank Park

In 2015, the projected completion date for the new riverfront park on the west bank of the Cumberland River was set.

January 22, 2016: Largest Snow Event Since 2003

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

2016: Commuting Data

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.

2016: Real Estate Attractiveness Ranking

Based on a survey, Nashville ranked seventh nationally in terms of attractiveness to real estate investors for 2016.

2016: Goodlettsville Team Qualifies for World Series

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

2016: Inaugural Nashville Golf Open

In 2016, the inaugural Nashville Golf Open, part of the Web.com Tour, was held.

2016: Predators Win Conference Championship

In the 2016-17 season, the Nashville Predators won a conference championship.

May 2017: Nashville's Economy and Population Growth

In May 2017, census estimates showed Nashville had passed Memphis to become most populated city in Tennessee and was named the "hottest housing market in the US" by Freddie Mac realtors.

2017: Increased Bachelorette Parties in Nashville

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

2017: Fastest-Growing Economy

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

2017: Pension Fund Stake

In 2017, The City of Nashville's pension fund included "a $921,000 stake" in 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 fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2017: Predators Win Division Championship

In the 2017-18 season, the Nashville Predators won a division championship.

January 18, 2018: Ray Stevens CabaRay Opens

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

March 6, 2018: Mayor Megan Barry Resigned

On March 6, 2018, due to felony charges filed against Mayor Barry relating to the misuse of public funds, she resigned before the end of her term.

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

On May 1, 2018, voters rejected Let's Move Nashville, a referendum which would have funded construction of an $8.9 billion mass transit system.

May 2018: AllianceBernstein's Pledge

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

May 24, 2018: David Briley Won 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 Operations Center Announcement

In November 2018, Amazon announced its plans to build an operations center in the Nashville Yards development.

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 homeless.

2018: Nashville: Hottest Bachelorette Party Destination

In 2018, The New York Times dubbed Nashville "the hottest destination for bachelorette parties in the country" due to its honky-tonk bars and live music scene.

2018: Predators Win Division Championship

In the 2018-19 season, the Nashville Predators won a division championship.

September 28, 2019: John Cooper Became Mayor of Nashville

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

December 2019: iHeartMedia Digital Headquarters

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

2019: CoreCivic Move

In 2019, CoreCivic moved out of Nashville.

2019: Nashville Hosts 2019 NFL Draft

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

2019: AllianceBernstein's Private Client Office

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

March 3, 2020: Tornado Impacted Nashville

On March 3, 2020, a tornado tracked west to east, just north of the downtown Nashville area, killing at least 25 people and leaving tens of thousands without electricity.

December 25, 2020: Vehicle Explosion on Second Avenue

On December 25, 2020, a vehicle explosion occurred on Second Avenue in Nashville, resulting in the death of the perpetrator and injuries to eight other individuals.

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: Nashville as a Global City

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: United States Census

As of the 2020 United States census, Nashville had a population of 689,447 people.

2020: Amtrak considers service from Atlanta

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

2020: Nashville SC Inaugural Season

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

2020: Music City Fire Inaugural Season

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 Win Division Championship

In 2020, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2020: Nashville Population

In 2020, the U.S. census recorded Nashville's population as 689,447, making it the 21st most populous city in the United States and the fourth most populous in the Southeast.

April 2021: Oracle Campus Announcement

In April 2021, Oracle Corporation announced that it would construct a $1.2 billion campus in Nashville.

2021: Nashville Superspeedway Reopens

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

2021: Sounds Join Triple-A East

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

2021: Nashville MSA Population

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

2021: Titans Win Division Championship

In 2021, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship.

2022: Nashville SC Move to Geodis Park

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

2022: Redistricting Cycle

In 2022, the Republican gerrymander ‘cracked’ the Democratic stronghold of Nashville across three otherwise Republican districts, ensuring three Republican representatives

2022: Triple-A East Becomes International League

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

2022: Party Bus Regulation Begins

In 2022, the city of Nashville began regulating party buses in the downtown area, issuing permits and rejecting applications.

March 27, 2023: Covenant School Shooting

On March 27, 2023, a shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville resulted in the deaths of three children and three staff members, the gunman was killed by police.

April 2023: Nashville High-Rise Statistics

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

December 9, 2023: Tornadoes Cause Destruction

On December 9, 2023, tornadoes caused significant destruction in Nashville, resulting in three fatalities.

2023: Airport Visitors

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

2023: Tennessee Legislature Splits Nashville into Multiple Congressional Districts

In 2023, the GOP-controlled Tennessee state legislature controversially split Nashville into parts of the 5th, 6th, and 7th districts in a partisan gerrymander.

January 2024: Brief Gap in Temperature Data

In January 2024, there was another brief gap in temperature data in Old Hickory.

2024: Comparison with Phoenix

As of late 2024, Phoenix, with an MSA population of about 4.95 million, offered 21 buildings of 300 feet and taller.

2024: Expansion plan passed

In 2024, an expansion plan was passed 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.