Nashville

American  

[nash-vil] / ˈnæʃ vɪl /

noun

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

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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)

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Nashville Cultural  

1. City in central Tennessee.

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Center of country music.

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News of the television tribute follows an announcement last month by Parton’s estate that revealed plans for Dollyfest, a two-day celebration in Nashville and London next year across two consecutive weekends to honor her legacy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Heroes and Nashville star Hayden Panettiere, who died last month, was also remembered alongside other stars including Rocky Horror Show's Tim Curry and Dawson's Creek actor James Van Der Beek.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

The main airport in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, is to be renamed after one of its brightest stars, the late Dolly Parton who died last month.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

San Jose, Calif., saw a 25.5% increase in for-sale listings in August, per Redfin; a 15.8% jump in homes for sale in Nashville, Tenn.; a 13.7% increase in listings in Seattle.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

She sits down with her baby carrots, pita chips, and hummus, all bought on a recent supply run to Trader Joe’s in Nashville.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner