This is a city that knows how to make hits, and it has developed a strong economy in other areas such as publishing and printing. Nashville employs more than 14,000 in this sector. Manufacturing is another boost to the city's economy with more than 1,750 manufacturers in the Nashville area. Costs are low and the work force is educated and able to meet the demands of changing technology. According to statistics, manufacturing jobs have expanded by more than 10,000 jobs since 1985.
Opportunities also exist in Nashville's strong distribution and warehousing industry.
Its location makes it an ideal hub for transporting goods to the Midwest, Southeast and Atlantic Coast. Whether by air, port or rail, Nashville has the means to get cargo on the move. This city is continually expanding its horizons, which is why it made Employment Review's list. The cost of living is below the national average and job growth to 2000 is 6.6 percent. With more than 34,321 business establishments in a wide array of industries, Nashville keeps examining itself and strives to keep its economy balanced and moving forward.