Region, State Continue to Dominate National Rankings
Our region and state's strong economy and quality of life continue to be recognized by a variety of national reports. Here are some recent highlights.
Top Markets for Advanced Manufacturing
A recently released report lists the Nashville region as one of the top markets for advanced manufacturing. The report, produced by New Jersey-based location consulting firm the Boyd Company, listed Nashville and the Middle Tennessee region as having the fourth-lowest annual operating costs in the U.S. for manufacturers.
2016's Best Places for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
The Nashville MSA was named one of the top areas for Hispanic business owners in a report by careers and personal finance website GoodCall.com. According to the study, the area holds strong educational values for Hispanics, substantial networking potential, a thriving post-recession economy, a high density of Hispanic business owners, and access to affordable housing.
2016's Top States for Doing Business
Tennessee is fourth overall and in the top 10 of every category in Area Development magazine's "Top States for Doing Business." To determine 2016's ranking, the magazine surveyed site selection consultants and asked them to name their top state picks in each of 10 categories that impact location and facility decisions. The magazine weighted those scores to come up with rankings within each category, along with overall rankings that take all of the factors into account.
Best Cities for Job Seekers
Researchers at Abodo.com identified the 25 most populous cities in the U.S. (according to Census data) and found job density information for the nation's five fastest-growing occupations. Nashville ranks sixth for health care practitioners and technical occupations, and eighth for arts, design, entertainment, sports and media occupations.
Best Minor-League Baseball Towns of 2016
Personal-finance website SmartAsset.com ranked Nashville No. 3 on its list of the nation's best minor-league baseball cities. The ranking examined both quality of life and overall game-day experience in more than 150 cities around the country.