Nashville-Davidson, Tenn.

Mayor:Karl Dean (to Sept. 2015) 2010 census population (rank):1601,222 (25);Male:291,294 (48.5%);Female:309,925 (51.5%);White:363,611 (60.5%);Black:170,907 (28.4%);American Indian and Alaska Native:2,047 (0.3%);Asian:18,641 (3.1%);Other race:30,431 (5.1%);Two or more races:15,209 (2.5%);Hispanic/Latino:60,390 (10.0%).人口18岁以上:2010%78.3%;65 and over:10.2%;Median age:33.7. 2014 population estimate (rank):644,014 (25) Seeadditional census data Land area:502 sq mi. (1,300 sq km); Altitude:Highest, 1,100 ft.; lowest, approx. 400 ft. Avg. daily temp.:Jan., 36.2° F; July, 79.3° F Churches:Protestant, 781; Roman Catholic, 18; Jewish, 3; City-owned parks:100 (10,200 ac.); Radio stations:AM, 15; FM, 19; Television stations:11 Civilian Labor Force (MSA) 2013:355,8182; Percent unemployed (2013):7.12; Per capita personal income (MSA) 2013:$27,3062 Chamber of Commerce:Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Commerce Street, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37201 1. Nashville-Davidson city is consolidated with Davidson County. 2. Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Nashville-Davidson is the state capital and second-largest city inTennesseeand is located in the north-central part of the state on theCumberland River. It is coextensive with Davidson County.

During the winter of 1779–1780,James Robertsonand John Donelson founded a settlement at Big Salt Lick by the Cumberland River at the present site of the city. They built forts on both sides of the river, naming one of them Fort Nashborough in honor of Francis Nash, a Revolutionary War general. In 1784, the town was named Nashville, and it was incorporated as a city in 1806.

Nashville became the capital of Tennessee in 1843 and was the seat of Davidson County until 1963, when it merged with the county to become Nashville-Davidson.

The city is a port of entry and an important industrial and commercial center serving the Upper South. Its economy is based on a number of industries, including automobiles, apparel, publishing, insurance, and banking. Health care services are the largest sector, but Nashville is best known for its music industry. It is a major recording center, especially for country music and is home to the Grand Ole Opry.

Nashville is home to several religious organizations and is a major tourist attraction and convention center. Its many institutions of higher education includeVanderbilt University,Fisk University, and the Tennessee State University.

See alsoEncyclopedia:Nashville.

Selected famous natives and residents:

• Roy Acuffsinger;
• Gregg Allmansinger;
• Pat Boonesinger;
• Rita Coolidgesinger;
• Jeff Gordonrace car driver;
• Al Goreformer vice president;
• Red Groomsartist;
• Alex Haleyauthor;
• Barbara Howarhostess and writer;
• Brenda Leesinger;
• Minnie Pearlcomedienne;
• Annie Pottsactress;
• Paula Robesonflutist;
• Wilma Rudolphathlete;
• Dinah Shore女演员和歌手;
• Tina Turnersinger;
• Oprah Winfreyentertainer.