Metropolitan Government Of Nashville And Davidson County

Nashville is a prospering city that offers a high quality of living in a low-cost business environment. Nashville’s cost of doing business is 88.5% of the national average. The state of Tennessee has no personal income tax and the city of Nashville has a low overall tax burden. Recently, Forbes ranked Nashville as the third best positioned city “to grow and prosper in the coming decade”, No. 6 on its list of the Best Places for Businesses and Careers and as the No. 4 “Brain Magnet” for gains in people with college educations. Nashville’s current momentum is based, in part, on the plethora of attractive cultural and entertainment options, including: - In 2015, Nashville is in the No. 1 spot on Travel + Leisure's America's Friendliest Cities ranking. - Ranked as “the nation’s best music scene” by Rolling Stone - Successful and well-respected NFL and NHL franchises - World-class symphony has received 14 GRAMMY® nominations and seven wins - Over 12,000 acres of parks and 12 golf courses Nashville has live music of multiple genres being performed every night. With more than 180 recording studios, and 5,000 working musicians, Nashville is clearly “Music City.” Music is the reason that many people come to Nashville, but our two major sports teams, extensive park system, and endless arts and cultural opportunities offer people plenty of reasons to stay. We invite you to stay a while and to live, work, and play in Nashville. Explore employment opportunities with Metro Government: https://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx .