Did You Know Nashville Has 7 Nicknames? By Norma Dooley 1. Athens of the South – with over 20 universities and colleges, Nashville has earned the 4. Buckle of the Bible Belt – Nashville is home to over 700 churches, making it the city
nickname as the Athens of the South, a hub of education across the region. But more so, they have a full-scale replica of the Parthenon in Centennial Park.
with the most churches per capita in the entire nation. And with the South being named the Bible Belt, it’s only fitting that Nashville is the buckle. 5. Nashvegas – Nashville may not have the gambling of Las Vegas but anyone who has walked down Broadway at 1am on Saturday night knows that the lights and entertainment make it a miniaturized version of The Strip.
2. The Protestant Vatican – Nashville is home to multiple denomination headquarters as well as their publishing arms. It’s home to Thomas Nelson, the world’s largest producer of bibles, and to Gideon’s International, the world’s largest bible distributor. 3. Smashville – The Nashville Predators have dubbed their home city with the affectionate yet menacing nickname “Smashville”. The name got national attention when the Predators went to the Stanley Cup in 2017.
6. Cashville – Cashville is a nickname that was made popular by Nashville rapper Young Buck’s 2004 album “Straight out of Cashville”. 7. Music City USA – Last but not least, “Music City USA” was first coined in 1950 when WSM-AM announcer David Cobb said it in a broadcast. With so many iconic venues, artists and record labels, it’s clear why Nashville earned this nickname.
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