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Nashville

American  
[nash-vil] / ˈnæʃ vɪl /

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Tennessee, in the central part: battle 1864.


Nashville British  
/ ˈnæʃvɪl /

noun

  1. a city in central Tennessee, the state capital, on the Cumberland River: an industrial and commercial centre, noted for its recording industry. Pop (including Davidson): 544 765 (2003 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Nashville Cultural  
  1. City in central Tennessee.


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It’s not cruel, but it’s not mincing words, another aspect that someone deeply embedded in Nashville might have trouble doing.

From Salon

The deal, being announced Tuesday by San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, marks the latest development for the Nashville, Tenn., institution, sometimes called the Harvard of the South, after forays into New York and Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal

The special will include a traditional countdown at midnight, culminating with the renowned Nashville Music Note Drop.

From Los Angeles Times

The band was notified before performing at the Grand Ole Opry, marking yet another milestone as it became the first regional Mexican group to play at the iconic Nashville venue.

From Los Angeles Times

Today’s Nashville hitmakers collaborate with artists from the worlds of Christian music, Mexican regional and rap.

From The Wall Street Journal