Nashville
Primary City: Nashville
Primary State/Province: Tennessee
Primary Language: English
Population: 2.3M
GDP: $205B • GDP per capita: $89,494
GAWC Class: 9
Nashville metro area
36.16, -86.78Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsSports
Major League Teams/Venues
Notable Venues2 venues
American Football
Nissan Stadium
Nashville
Hockey
Bridgestone Arena
Nashville
Other Teams
College Football (FBS)2 teams
College/University Teams11 teams
Basketball • NCAA
Lipscomb
Nashville
Basketball • NCAA
Middle Tennessee State
Murfreesboro
Basketball • NCAA
Belmont
Nashville
Basketball • NCAA
Tennessee State
Nashville
Basketball • NCAA
Vanderbilt
Nashville
W Basketball • NCAA W
Lipscomb (W)
Nashville
W Basketball • NCAA W
Middle Tennessee State (W)
Murfreesboro
W Basketball • NCAA W
Belmont (W)
Nashville
W Basketball • NCAA W
Tennessee State (W)
Nashville
W Basketball • NCAA W
Vanderbilt (W)
Nashville
Other Men’s Teams1 team
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Nashville Sounds
Nashville
Major Sporting Events
Annual Sporting Events2 events
Music City Grand Prix (Nashville)
Auto Racing
• Lebanon
Cracker Barrel 400
Auto Racing
• Lebanon
Championship Finals1 event
2017 Stanley Cup Finals
Hockey
2017 • Bridgestone Arena
All-Star Games1 event
NHL All-Star Game
All-Star Game
2016 • Bridgestone Arena
Complete Event Timeline2 events
2017 Stanley Cup Finals
Championship Finals
2017 • Bridgestone Arena
NHL All-Star Game
All-Star Games
2016 • Bridgestone Arena
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HCA Healthcare | $83B | Public |
| 2 | Dollar General | $23B | Public |
| 3 | Tractor Supply | $16B | Public |
| 4 | Pinnacle Financial Partners | $15B | Public |
| 5 | SRM Concrete | $11B | Private |
| 6 | Built | $2B | Unicorn |
| 7 | Thyme Care | $1B | Unicorn |
| 8 | CareBridge | $1B | Unicorn |
Total Market Cap: $150B across 8 companies
Source data as of June 7, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
Music City Walk of Fame
Nashville • Cultural Heritage
Performing Arts Venues3 items
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Nashville • Concert Hall
Grand Ole Opry House
Nashville • Theatre
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville • Theatre
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities1 entry
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States
Top 250 Hospitals1 entry
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville • Hospital
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Nashville International Airport
Nashville • 3 - International
Suburban Rail (6 stations)1 entry
WeGo Star
Nashville • 6 stations
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 4-Star2 entries
Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
Nashville
The Joseph, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville
Nashville