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1. Anything that doesn't hide most of the buildings behind one another...and also shows all of the skyline. 2. Anything that is not the exact same shot every time...as if that's the only option.

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I was just interviewed for an upcoming French documentary on the rise of Nashville called “Nashville: Where To Dream Big”. It will air later this year on one of the premiere French TV stations to an e

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The Nashville subforum on Urban Planet recently went over 100,000 posts, making it the 3rd most active city on the UP boards after Charlotte, NC and Grand Rapids, MI. I have to say, even as a new

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More kudos about Nashville as host of the NHL All-Star Game:

"One of the things I know about Nashville, Tennessee is that they know how to put on events, major events, and they do it right. The city is set up the right way; obviously they have a beautiful convention center, a beautiful rink. It has something that a lot of other cities can't do. Obviously the entertainment portion of it, the music industry, the creative people that are here, the film industry, all that. You put that all together, I don't think you're going to be able to match this. For the city of Nashville, for the NHL, I think Nashville set the bar really, really high."  -Barry Trotz, Head Coach of Washington Capitals

 

From NHL.com: "Nashville is receiving great reviews from players and fans alike for the job it has done with hosting All-Star Weekend thus far. That doesn't come as any surprise to Weber, who has experienced Nashville grow dramatically as a hockey market since he was drafted in 2003. "Everyone is talking very highly of how great it's been so far," Weber said. "Everyone is surprised, the energy and the passion for hockey that our fans have, a lot of people don't know about it until they come down here. Just going on the red carpet today and being around the rink listening to them, I think everyone realizes how much it means to play hockey here."

"The NHL couldn't ask for a better host. Bridgestone Arena  is in the perfect location, with everything you need within walking distance. There is great food in every direction. If you like live music, this is the place for you, as country music fills downtown Nashville, at all times. Hotels are nearby. The people are friendly. There is a warming charm about this city you don't appreciate until you visit it."  Jimmy Hascup, USA Today

 

With great concerts, warm hospitality and an outdoor Winter Park that drew crowds downtown, Nashville produced an NHL All-Star experience that won raves from all who participated.

"I think Nashville set the bar really, really high," said Metropolitan Division Coach Barry Trotz, a former coach of the Nashville Predators. "It's going to be tough for the next cities to match."

Next year the host city is Los Angeles, on Jan. 28-29, at Staples Center. The Kings sent a large delegation here to study how the Predators and the NHL staged events, leaving with positive impressions and the hope they can use the area around Staples Center and L.A. Live to duplicate the centralized feeling that was a strength here.

"They over-delivered on the performances here. It celebrated the game and the community of Nashville. Very impressive," said Kelly Cheeseman, chief operating officer of AEGSports.

With great concerts, warm hospitality and an outdoor Winter Park that drew crowds downtown, Nashville produced an NHL All-Star experience that won raves from all who participated.

Next year the host city is Los Angeles, on Jan. 28-29, at Staples Center. The Kings sent a large delegation here to study how the Predators and the NHL staged events, leaving with positive impressions and the hope they can use the area around Staples Center and L.A. Live to duplicate the centralized feeling that was a strength here.

"They over-delivered on the performances here. It celebrated the game and the community of Nashville. Very impressive," said Kelly Cheeseman, chief operating officer of AEGSports.

"The hospitality and experience for the fans of Nashville was second-to-none. It really delivered a great event for the fans here, and they seemed to have a great time. Well deserved praise.

"In the end, people walked away having a great weekend of hockey and tipped their hats to Nashville."    -Helene Elliot Los Angles Times

 

"Nashville put on a good show for NHL All Star Weekend. The city smothered the league's showcase event with Southern hospitality. Living up to its moniker, Nashville filled the weekend with music from start to finish."    -Associated Press

 

"Go ahead and pinch yourselves, NHL executives. It wasn’t a dream, although it sure as heck seemed like one.

All-Star Weekend really did turn from a dreary midseason ritual into a trending topic far beyond the usual narrow boundaries of the sport — and became the NHL’s best regular-season marketing moment since the Winter Classic debuted in 2008.

Nashville — one of America’s best, most compact party towns — was an ideal host, and that the game-day temperature outside Bridgestone Arena hit 70 degrees, creating a festival atmosphere.

What the experience did demonstrate to all pro leagues and their fans is that All-Star Games can and do work if executed properly, and with modest expectations.

Nashville turned into a brew of cultures, with thousands of fans milling about in an array of replica NHL sweaters while country music blared from a stage outside the arena, and everywhere else.

Obviously, it's all sports commerce in action. It’s just business, nothing personal. But sometimes, when the stars align just so, it can be both, and that is cause for a real celebration."  -Neil Best, Newsday

 

NHL All-Star Weekend a hit:

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2016/02/the-reviews-are-in-nashvilles-all-star-weekend-was.html

Nashville counts financial impact of All-Star Weekend:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2016/02/01/nashville-counts-financial-impact-all-star-weekend/79355412/


 
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Nashville ranked 5th-best city in nation in job growth, 10th in economic prosperity. Last year job opportunities increased by 15.7%, and there was a 2.7% increase in average wage.

http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2016/02/04/nashville-among-top-10-us-cities-job-growth/79718990/

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On February 19, 2016 at 3:41 PM, markhollin said:

Nashville ranked #1 mortgage market in USA:

http://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/residential-real-estate/article/20490141/the-nations-hottest-mortgage-market-is-right-here

If you look at the list, Nashville number 1, Memphis and Knoxville in at two and three. Raleigh is top of the decliners market and Austin is also on that list, which means they may be cooling some.

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If you look at the list, Nashville number 1, Memphis and Knoxville in at two and three. Raleigh is top of the decliners market and Austin is also on that list, which means they may be cooling some.

These numbers for purchase loan originations are REALLY impressive.  It seems like we've got the cool, good feeling vibe down and people want to be here. I wonder if this growth will continue and how our urban core will look in 10-20 years? If we're able to come up with some good traffic solutions to get people in and out of the city, it seems like we could have one of the most dynamic/flourishing cities in the country

 

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Radnor Lake named Tennessee's top State Park.   So glad for all the efforts over the years to preserve and expand our own little version of "Walden's Pond."  Story includes nice slide show.

http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2016/02/05/radnor-lake-named-tennessees-top-state-park/79885000/

Can you imagine if they wouldn't have been able to raise the $500k back in 1974 to preserve the lake and land?  It would be surrounded by homes and no visitors...and probably very little wildlife.  

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Fortune says Nashville is a top city for craft beer:  http://fortune.com/2016/03/02/great-beer-cities/?xid=soc_socialflow_twitter_FORTUNE

I really do love Black Abbey.  I have not sprung the (what is it $15+) dollars for the tour though. Is it worth it? 

Also, has anyone had any of those burgers from the truck that parks there on many weekends (forget the name)... but they are really really good. The fries are the tastiest. 

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Another exceptional Sunday of soccer at Nissan Stadium yesterday.  Over 25,000 came out to see the U.S. Women's team play France. Apparently there were thousands who came from all over the eastern part of the country to attend and take in the Nashville experience while here for the weekend. 

From the Tennessean this morning:

The soccer support was superb. The crowd of 25,363 that watched the U.S. beat France was not only the biggest crowd to watch women’s soccer in Tennessee, but was also the biggest crowd the U.S. women had played in front of in their last eight contests.

In the opening night of this SheBelieves Cup last week in Tampa, Fla., the crowd was 13,027. Remember, too, that the U.S. men’s soccer team drew 44,835 here for a game against Guatemala last year, smashing the record for a men’s game in Tennessee.

“You come in and it’s electric,” Ellis said of the environment. “These fans are phenomenal and this team thrives on that environment.”
 

More coverage of fans here:

http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/2016/03/06/us-womens-team-chance-show-nashville-soccer-fandom/81336268/

 

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