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Nashville

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Nash·ville 1  (nshvl)
The capital of Tennessee, in the north-central part of the state northeast of Memphis. Founded in 1779 as Fort Nashborough, it was renamed in 1784 and became the permanent capital in 1843. Nashville is a port of entry and major commercial center known especially for its music industry. Population: 552,000.
Nash·ville 2  (nshvl)
n.
1. Country music.
2. The country music industry.
[After Nashville1.]
Nashville [ˈnæʃvɪl]
n
(Placename) a city in central Tennessee, the state capital, on the Cumberland River: an industrial and commercial centre, noted for its recording industry. Pop.: 545 524 (2000)
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Noun1.Nashville - capital of the state of TennesseeNashville - capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music
capital of Tennessee
Tennessee, TN, Volunteer State - a state in east central United States
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