Nashville Predators: Nashville a destination city for free agents

Nashville. Music City. It has long been viewed as a place to visit. A place rich in country music history. Now, it is a place free agents consider.

Laid in the middle of Tennessee, the skyline of the state’s capitol, Nashville, hides amongst the hills. It is an awesome sight, driving east on Interstate 24 into the metro area. Hills and traffic everywhere, and then you come around a curve to be greeted by the skyline. Batman building, construction cranes, and all.

Known for its connection with country music, “Music City,” is also the home of music copyright and publishing companies. But there is more to it than just music. Now, I am not a native resident of Nashville, but grew up just two-hours north in a small Kentucky town. You won’t hear me singing that blasted song that is the Tennessee favorite, but I have been around enough to know a few things about this place.

For one, it has changed greatly over the last 25 years. The population of Nashville-Davidson county alone is over 700, 000 now. That may not sound like a great amount, however, that is up 200k in 20 years. In the last two years alone, over 30,000 people per year have moved here. That explains the traffic.

Now, it is an energetic, vibrant, and culturally amazing place. And star free agents in hockey will give it a good look moving forward. Why? Let me explain.