Affectionately known as "Music City," Nashville's connection with the music industry remains as strong as ever. Visitors would be loath to miss such sights as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Ryman Auditorium. In recent years, Nashville has enjoyed a major economic, educational and cultural expansion which has boosted local tourism as well as job opportunities. Education also plays an important part in Nashville, with such top-notch schools as Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University operating in the city.










