nashville

n. the capital city of Tennessee in the United States.

n. the capital city of the U.S. state of Tennessee, located on the Cumberland River.

“We visited Nashville last summer to see the historic state capitol building.”

“Nashville has experienced rapid urban growth over the last decade, transforming from a regional hub into a major national metropolitan center.”

American English

n. the country music industry or the style of music associated with the city.

n. a metonym for the American country music industry or the specific production style associated with its recording studios.

“She moved to Nashville hoping to sign a contract with a big record label.”

“The songwriter spent years trying to break into Nashville before finally landing a hit on the country charts.”

American English