Posted in Nashville May 06, 2017 by

10 Legitimate Signs That You Grew Up In Nashville

Did you know that Nashville is growing at twice the national average? It is, really. Real estate is booming and new construction is going up all over the place, which means if you grew up here you’re just about in the minority. The secret is out, and everyone is making their way to Music City. So how can you tell if someone is actually from Nashville…? We tell ya!

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10. It's pretty normal to chat with folks in the grocery store.
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You're probably the friendliest one in there!
9. Hockey season is the best time of year.
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The Nashville Preds are doing well this time, so maybe 2017 is our year?
8. You'd never call it, "Nashvegas."
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What even IS that?! It's your home, a sweet space in the south - not some bachelorette party locale. Sorry, folks.
7. Referring to your elders as, "ma'am" and "sir" is second nature.
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It's respectful and kind, everything a successful Tennessean wishes to be.
6. You remember when Opry Mills was ACTUALLY a theme park.
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Once known as Opryland USA, the famed theme park closed in 1997 and was paved over for the new Opry Mills Mall.
5. You don't mind drinking your coffee at home, with your family.
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Not with some hipster millennials at all the new coffee shops that are popping up around town.
4. GooGoo Clusters are a bit overrated…
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And you've never been to the factory downtown, either. Unless you were hanging out with friends and wanted a free sample.
3. And the Country Music Hall of Fame?
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It's the tourists that hang out there, or where you went on a field trip in school.
2. Your friends are constantly passing off their new music.
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This is the one Nashville stereotype that really holds up...the business here is a big thing, and most people are involved in some way or another.
1. Man, the Pancake Pantry is overrated.
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You'd rather hangout at Waffle House or even Cracker Barrel. But, of course, you'll take all your touristy friends that come to town - because you're kind.

Are you truly from Nashville? Continue the fun with these 10 Places In Nashville That’s Aren’t Exactly Restaurants But Serve Food To Die For.