Full History Of Nashville, Tennessee In Timeline From 1909

1909: Jo Byrns represents the 5th district

In 1909, Jo Byrns began representing the 5th congressional district. He continued to do so until 1936.

1912: Goo Goo Clusters Made in Nashville

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

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.

1918: Nashville Nicknamed "Powder City of the World"

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

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 candidate fails to carry Davidson County

In 1928, a Democratic presidential candidate failed to carry Davidson County. Since Reconstruction, this was one of only five times that this had occurred.

1929: Francis Craig Orchestra Began at Hermitage Hotel

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

1936: Jo Byrns represents the 5th district until 1936

Jo Byrns represented the 5th congressional district from 1909 until 1936. He was Speaker of the House for much of Franklin Roosevelt's first term as president.

1939: Nashville Rebels Played in Nashville

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

1941: Percy Priest represents the 5th district

In 1941, Percy Priest began representing the 5th congressional district. He continued to do so until 1956.

1944: Nashville Invitational on PGA Tour

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

1945: Francis Craig Orchestra Ended at Hermitage Hotel

In 1945, the Francis Craig Orchestra ended their performances at the Oak Bar and Grille Room in the Hermitage Hotel, concluding a long run of entertaining Nashvillians.

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: Nashville Invitational on PGA Tour

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

1949: Percy Priest becomes House Majority Whip

In 1949, Percy Priest, who represented the 5th congressional district, became House Majority Whip. He served in this role until 1953.

1950: Lynchings in Davidson County

In 1950, a total of six lynchings of Blacks were reported to have been conducted in Davidson County from 1877.

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 leaves position as House Majority Whip

In 1953, Percy Priest, who represented the 5th congressional district, left his position as House Majority Whip after serving in that role since 1949.

1954: Brown v. Board of Education Ruling

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

1956: Lawsuit Filed to Desegregate East High School

In 1956, the family of student Robert Kelley filed a lawsuit, arguing that Nashville administrators should open all-White East High School to him. A similar case was filed by Reverend Henry Maxwell.

1956: Percy Priest represents the 5th district until 1956

Percy Priest represented the 5th congressional district from 1941 until 1956. He was House Majority Whip from 1949 to 1953.

1957: Nashville Desegregates 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 Completion

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

1958: Referendum on Consolidating City and County Government 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, the second-oldest continually operating racetrack in the United States, began hosting NASCAR Winston Cup races.

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-in Movement

On May 10, 1960, a series of sit-ins were organized at lunch counters in downtown Nashville as part of an effort to end racial segregation of public facilities.

1960: Houston Oilers Began Play

In 1960, the Houston Oilers began play in Houston, Texas, before eventually moving to Tennessee and becoming the Tennessee Titans.

1960: Nashville's Music Scene Diversifies

In the year 1960, Nashville's music scene diversified, welcoming rock, pop, and other genres, transforming the 'Nashville Sound' into 'Countrypolitan'.

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.

1963: City of 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, known as "Metro Nashville." This combined entity offered services like police, fire, electricity, water, and sewage treatment and was split into two service districts: the urban services district and the general services district.

1963: Consolidated City-County Government

Since 1963, Nashville established a consolidated city-county government, including six smaller municipalities in a two-tier system.

1964: Civil Rights Legislation Passed

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

1965: Civil Rights Legislation Passed

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, the temperature in Old Hickory reached a low of −10 °F (−23.3 °C).

1966: Nashville Completely Desegregates 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 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 almost win the 5th district

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

1968: Democratic presidential candidate fails to carry Davidson County

In 1968, a Democratic presidential candidate failed to carry Davidson County. Since Reconstruction, this was one of only five times that this had occurred.

1970: Average Summer Temperature Trend Start

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

1970: Little League Team Qualified for World Series

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

1972: Democratic presidential candidate fails to carry Davidson County

In 1972, a Democratic presidential candidate failed to carry Davidson County. Since Reconstruction, this was one of only five times that this had occurred.

1972: Republican candidate gains 38% of the vote

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

1972: Opryland USA Theme Park Opened

In 1972, the Opryland USA theme park opened in Nashville, becoming a popular entertainment destination.

1974: Grand Ole Opry Moved to Grand Ole Opry House

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 Baseball Team Established

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

October 9, 1979: Amtrak's Floridian service to Nashville cancelled

On October 9, 1979, Amtrak's Floridian service to Nashville's 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 Won 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 Won League Championship

In 1982, the Nashville Sounds won another league championship.

1983: Founding of Corrections Corporation of America

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

1984: Democratic presidential candidate fails to carry Davidson County

In 1984, a Democratic presidential candidate failed to carry Davidson County. Since Reconstruction, this was one of only five times that this had occurred.

1984: Fairgrounds Speedway Hosted NASCAR Winston Cup Races

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

1984: Gibson Headquarters Moved to Nashville

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

January 21, 1985: Coldest Temperature Recorded in Nashville

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 Nashville Sounds were replaced by a Triple-A team of the American Association.

1988: Democratic presidential candidate fails to carry Davidson County

In 1988, a Democratic presidential candidate failed to carry Davidson County. Since Reconstruction, this was one of only five times that this had occurred.

1988: Sara Lee Classic on LPGA Tour

In 1988, the Sara Lee Classic became part of the LPGA Tour.

1990: Nashville's 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, commonly known as the "Batman Building" by locals, was constructed. Afterwards, downtown Nashville experienced a period of little construction.

1994: BellSouth Senior Classic

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

1995: Houston Oilers Agree to Move to Nashville

In 1995, the National Football League's Houston Oilers agreed to move to the city, leading to the construction of Nissan Stadium.

1997: Nashville Sounds joined the Triple-A Pacific Coast League

After the circuit dissolved, in 1997, the Nashville Sounds joined the Triple-A Pacific Coast League in 1998

1997: Nashville Awarded NHL Expansion Team

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

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 and soon after demolished to make room for the Opry Mills mega-shopping mall.

April 16, 1998: Severe Thunderstorms

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

1998: Marsha Blackburn represents a portion of Nashville in the state senate

In 1998, Marsha Blackburn began representing a portion of Nashville in the state senate. She continued to do so until 2002.

1998: NFL Team Debuts 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: Nashville Sounds joined the Triple-A 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 relocated to Nashville and played in Vanderbilt Stadium for one season.

1998: The Tennessean competes with the Nashville Banner

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

1999: Tennessee Oilers Renamed Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium Opened

In 1999, the Tennessee Oilers changed their name to the Tennessee Titans, and Nissan Stadium opened in Nashville as their new home.

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. It folded in August 2013.

2000: Increase in Foreign-Born Population

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

2000: Al Gore carries Nashville in the presidential election

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

2000: Tennessee Titans Won Division Championship

In 2000, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship, marking a successful season since their move to Nashville.

2000: Start of Construction Boom

Since 2000, Nashville has undergone two periods of urban construction booms, resulting in the creation of numerous high-rises.

2001: Nashville Kats Played in Nashville

In 2001, one of the years the Arena Football League teams named the Nashville Kats played in Nashville.

2001: Nashville Superspeedway Held NASCAR and IndyCar Events

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

2002: Sara Lee Classic on LPGA Tour

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

2002: Tennessee Titans Won Division Championship

In 2002, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship, continuing their success in Nashville.

2002: Marsha Blackburn represents a portion of Nashville in the state senate until 2002

Marsha Blackburn represented a portion of Nashville in the state senate from 1998 until 2002.

2003: Sliver of southwestern Nashville in the 7th District

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

2003: BellSouth Senior Classic

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

2003: Nashville Predators in Playoffs

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

2003: Snowfall Reference Point

The snow event on January 22, 2016 was recorded as the largest snowfall event since 2003, when Nashville received 8 inches of snow in a single storm.

2004: John Kerry carries Nashville in the presidential election

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

2005: Iraqi Expatriates Vote in Nashville

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

2005: Nashville Kats Played in Nashville

In 2005, one of the years the Arena Football League teams named the Nashville Kats played in Nashville.

2005: Nashville Sounds Won League Championship

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

April 7, 2006: Severe Thunderstorms

On April 7, 2006, Nashville experienced severe thunderstorms, which may bring 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 new home of the Nashville Symphony.

September 18, 2006: Nashville launches passenger commuter rail system

On September 18, 2006, Nashville launched a passenger commuter rail system called the Music City Star (now the WeGo Star). The only currently operational leg of the system connects the city of Lebanon to downtown Nashville at the Nashville Riverfront station.

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 Spotty Temperature Data Collection

Temperature record data for Old Hickory is spotty before June 2007.

2007: Nashville Kats Played in Nashville

In 2007, one of the years the Arena Football League teams named the Nashville Kats played in Nashville.

February 5, 2008: Severe Thunderstorms

On February 5, 2008, Nashville experienced severe thunderstorms, which may bring tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging wind.

2008: Barack Obama carries Nashville in the presidential election

In 2008, Barack Obama carried Nashville with 60% of the vote during the presidential election, even though Republican John McCain won Tennessee by 15 points.

2008: Nashville Ranked as Spring 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 channel closes down

In 2008, Shop at Home Network, which was based in Nashville, closed down.

2008: Nashville Superspeedway Held IndyCar Events

In 2008, the Nashville Superspeedway held IndyCar races.

2008: Tennessee Titans Won Division Championship

In 2008, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship, adding to their list of accomplishments in Nashville.

January 22, 2009: Rejection of 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 Thunderstorms

On April 10, 2009, Nashville experienced severe thunderstorms, which may bring tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging wind.

2009: Bhutanese Refugees Expected to Resettle in Nashville

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

2010: Nashville Flooding

Between May 1 and 7, 2010, much of Nashville was extensively flooded, causing extensive damage to many buildings and structures in the city. Eleven people died, and damages were estimated to be over $2 billion.

2010: The 5th regains all of Nashville after the 2010 census.

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

2010: Severe Thunderstorms

From May 1–2, 2010, Nashville experienced severe thunderstorms, which may bring tornadoes, large hail, flash floods and damaging wind.

2010: Lakewood residents vote to dissolve city charter

In 2010, Lakewood residents voted to dissolve its city charter and join the metropolitan government. The city of Lakewood's residents held a vote in 2010 to dissolve its city charter and join the metropolitan government.

2010: Opening of The Pinnacle

In 2010, The Pinnacle, a high-rise office building, opened. It was the first skyscraper to be built in Nashville in the preceding 15 years.

2010: Household Demographics

In 2010, there were 254,651 households and 141,469 families in Nashville, with 37.2% of households with families consisting of married couples living together.

2010: 2010 Population Figure

The population increase of 88,225 between 2010 and 2020 represented the largest net population increase in the city's history. In 2010 the population was 601,222 residents.

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. This reinforced the decision made in the previous year.

2011: Nashville Superspeedway Held NASCAR Events

In 2011, the 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 in Nashville

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

July 2012: Record High Temperature in Old Hickory

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

2012: Health Care Contribution

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 World Series

In 2012, a 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 with 350,000 square feet of exhibit space, was opened.

August 2013: The City Paper folds

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

August 27, 2013: Plans for New Riverfront Parks Revealed

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

2013: Forbes Ranking

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

2013: Sliver of southwestern Nashville no longer in the 7th District

Until 2013, a sliver of southwestern Nashville had been located in the 7th congressional district, represented by Republican Marsha Blackburn.

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

June 26, 2015: First Same-Sex Wedding Officiated

On June 26, 2015, as a council member, Megan Barry 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: Nashville Real Estate Attracts Investors

As of October 2015, Nashville had more than $2 billion in real estate projects underway or projected to start in 2016, attracting capital from out-of-state due to high yields.

2015: Percentage of city of Nashville households without a car reported

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

2015: Forbes Ranking

In 2015, Forbes put Nashville as the fourth Best City for White Collar Jobs.

2015: Nashville's American Jewish Community

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

2015: Nashville Sounds Moved to First Horizon Park

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

2015: Projected Completion Date for West Bank Park

The projected completion date for the west bank park on the Cumberland River, as part of Nashville's riverfront redevelopment, was set for 2015.

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: American Community Survey on Nashville resident commuting habits released

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, including taxicab, motorcycle, and bicycle. About 6.7% of working Nashville residents worked at home.

2016: Nashville Ranked Seventh in Real Estate Attractiveness

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

2016: Goodlettsville Team Qualified for World Series

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

2016: Nashville Golf Open on Web.com Tour

In 2016, the Nashville Golf Open became part of the Web.com Tour.

2016: Nashville Predators Won Conference Championship

In 2016, the Nashville Predators won a conference championship.

May 2017: Nashville Most Populated City in Tennessee

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

2017: Nashville Scene Reports on Bachelorette Parties on Lower Broadway

In 2017, Nashville Scene counted 33 bachelorette parties on Lower Broadway in under two hours on a Friday night, noting the city's growing popularity as a bachelorette destination.

2017: Nashville a Southern Boomtown

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

2017: Nashville's Economy Deemed Fastest-Growing

In 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: Pension Fund Stake in CoreCivic

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

2017: Nashville Predators in Stanley Cup Finals

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

2017: Nashville Predators Won Conference Championship

In 2017, the Nashville Predators won a conference championship.

January 18, 2018: CabaRay Opened in Nashville

On January 18, 2018, the CabaRay, a performing venue owned by Ray Stevens offering a Vegas-style dinner and show experience, opened in West Nashville.

March 6, 2018: Mayor Megan Barry Resigns

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 Reject 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 under the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (now WeGo Public Transit) by a 2 to 1 margin.

May 2018: AllianceBernstein Private Client Office

In May 2018, AllianceBernstein pledged to build a private client office in the city by mid-2019 and move its headquarters 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 Announces Plans to Build an Operations Center

In November 2018, Amazon announced its plans to build an operations center in the Nashville Yards development to 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". Rising housing prices and the opioid crisis have resulted in more people being out on the streets: between 2,300 and 20,000 Nashvillians are homeless.

2018: Nashville Dubbed "Hottest Destination for Bachelorette Parties" by The New York Times

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

2018: Nashville Predators Won Division Championship

In 2018, the Nashville Predators won a division championship, marking a successful season.

September 28, 2019: John Cooper Becomes Mayor

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

December 2019: iHeartMedia Selects Nashville for Digital Headquarters

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

2019: Nashville Hosted 2019 NFL Draft

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

2019: CoreCivic Moves Out of Nashville

In 2019, CoreCivic moved out of Nashville.

2019: Significant Nashville Cultural Sites Identified

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

2019: AllianceBernstein to Build Private Client Office

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

March 3, 2020: Deadly Tornado

On March 3, 2020, a tornado struck just north of downtown Nashville, resulting in at least 25 fatalities and leaving many without power. Impacted neighborhoods included North Nashville, Germantown, East Nashville, Donelson, and Hermitage.

December 25, 2020: Vehicle Explosion on Second Avenue

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

2020: Nashville 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. It is a major center for music, healthcare, publishing, banking, automotive, and technology industries. It is also home to many colleges and universities and the headquarters of several entities.

2020: 2020 Census Results

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 689,447 people residing in Nashville.

2020: Amtrak considering a 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 playing its games 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 playing at the Williamson County AgExpo Park.

2020: Tennessee Titans Won Division Championship

In 2020, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship, marking another successful season since their move to Nashville.

2020: Nashville Population

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

April 2021: Oracle Corporation Announces Plans to Construct a Campus

In April 2021, Oracle Corporation announced that it would construct a $1.2 billion campus in Nashville, which is expected to employ 8,500 by 2031.

2021: Nashville Superspeedway Reopened and Hosted Ally 400

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

2021: Nashville Sounds Placed in 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 approximately 2 million.

2021: Tennessee Titans Won Division Championship

In 2021, the Tennessee Titans won a division championship, continuing their success in Nashville.

2022: Redistricting cycle splits Nashville into multiple congressional districts

In 2022 redistricting cycle, the GOP-controlled state legislature controversially split Nashville into parts of the 5th, 6th, and 7th congressional districts in a partisan gerrymander to add an additional Republican to Tennessee's congressional delegation.

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 began regulating 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: Triple-A East Became International League

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

March 27, 2023: Shooting at Covenant School

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

April 2023: Nashville's Tower Count

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

December 9, 2023: Destructive Tornadoes

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

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 ranked the fastest growing airport among the top 50 airports in the United States, serving 600 daily flights to more than 100 nonstop markets.

2023: State 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 congressional districts in a partisan gerrymander to add an additional Republican to Tennessee's congressional delegation.

January 2024: Brief Gap in Temperature Data

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

2024: Phoenix MSA Tower Count Comparison

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

2024: Expansion plan for Nashville public transit passed

In 2024, an expansion plan for Nashville 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.