capital of Tenn., on the Cumberland River and in Davidson county, with which it constitutes a metropolitan government () with a pop. of 570,000
See Nashville in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(năshˈvĭlˌ)
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.