Nashville is an epic city, known as a top tourist destination across the nation and building our state diversity and economy with the influx of transplants. A place of southern hospitality, where you’re treated kindly from the get-go and welcomed with open arms. Nashville is great at a lot of things – but these twelve? Are next level.

12. Can we just start this thing off bragging about our hot chicken?
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Facebook
It's known around the country, and even sparked national investment in the hot chicken trend.
11. We do southern comfort food like pros.
The Blonde Mule - Flickr
Have you ever heard of Loveless Cafe...? We also have Monell's, Puckett's, Browns Diner...
10. Nashville is a huge supporter of local businesses.
Nick Swift - Flickr
We have quite a few local makers who have found a solid home base in Nashville.
9. And those dreamers - there will always be a honkytonk for you starts-to-be.
Darren Stone - Flickr
Honkytonk Highway exists for a reason, and its here that the musical dreamers from around the world come to have their voices heard.
8. We're real good at selling expensive coffee.
Crema - Facebook
Really good. Barista Parlor is national ranked and Crema closes in clutch with the locals - you need to try 'em!
7. And our monthly flea market is pretty great.
Unskinny Boppy - Flickr
This is worth the drive. Plus, the $5 entrance fee at the holidays gives you entrance to the best kind of Christmas shop out there.
6. We foster education.
Kevin Oliver - Flickr
We aren't known as, "The Athens of the South" for nothing, folks.
5. And can build a PRETTY solid housing bubble..
Marcelle Guilbeau - Flickr
Here's the gist: stay away from East Nashville for a second. We'll settle down - hopefully.
4. Our job market bolsters millennials.
Jorge Gomez - Flickr
Transplants have found themselves with jobs and homes now that Tennessee is showing out on the economic front.
3. But we still hold true to our roots.
WFIU Radio - Flickr
We put family first and friends in a place of honor - it's the south, after all.
2. We can start a solid traffic jam..
Thomas Hawk - Flickr
Yeah...driving isn't our forte. As you're all sure to know, if you've ever driven in Nashville.
1. But the top thing about Nashville? We're the epitome of southern hospitality.
Hector Parayuelos - Flickr
This is the south, and we hold the heart of it. You'll be loved in Nashville, friends.

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