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Working in Nashville

posted by Frank Stevens 4:18 PM
Monday, February 1, 2010

Working in Nashville

Nashville is a large metropolitan city with plenty of career opportunities. The cities moderate climate, affordable home options and career choices are some of the reasons why more and more people are moving to Nashville.

The cities job market is diverse and allows you to find a position that fits your experience and passion. There are quite a few major sectors that dominate the job landscape in Nashville.

If your talents lie within the music industry, Nashville is the land of opportunity. Known as the “Home of Country Music”, Nashville has become the second major music recording and production center after New York in the United States. The “Big Four” record labels located on the famous Music Row are Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI Group. Nashville’s music industry is estimated to have a total economic impact of over $6 billion per year and contribute 19,000 jobs in the city making it one of the largest employers.

Nashville’s largest industry is the Healthcare sector. With more than thirty hospitals and medical centers in the area, there is a great opportunity for jobs in the health care industry. The city is home to more than 250 healthcare companies. The largest private operation of hospitals in the world, HCA Inc., is located in Nashville. This industry provides 94,000 jobs and in excess of over $18 billion per year to the city economy.

Another important industry in Nashville is the automotive sector. This sector has become progressively more important for the entire Middle Tennessee region. Nissan North America has its headquarters located in Franklin, a suburb of Nashville, and their largest manufacturing plant in Smyrna.

If your experience lies within the insurance and finance industry, there are plenty of companies to choose from. SunTrust, First Tennessee, Fifth Third Bank and Regions Financial Corporations are just a few notable companies in these sectors for employment opportunities. Publishing, especially, religious publishing, is another sector of the economy. Nashville is headquarters to the United Methodist Church, Southern Baptist Convention and the National Baptist Convention. Christain music record labels such as ForeFront Records and Rocketown Records are located in Franklin, a suburb of Nashville.

Some Fortune 500 companies that call Nashville home are Dell and the Dollar General Corporation located in Goodlettsville, a suburb of Nashville. The Dollare General typically serves communities that are too small for a Wal-Mart and it competes in the dollar store industry with national chains like Dollar Tree and Family Dollar.

Whether you want to change or advance your career, Nashville has plenty of opportunity. With all these different job market sectors to choose from, your search for a job in
Nashville is sure to be a success.



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