#FlyWashington Magazine Spring 2019 | Page 47

Credit: Ian Tormo/unsplash Nashville rivals Las Vegas as the go-to destination for party-goers, but there are also countless options for families away from the bustle of the downtown Broadway district. The booming Tennessee capital was named No. 7 on Forbes 2018 list of America’s fastest-growing cities due to the flood of young professionals moving there and the ever-growing tourism industry. It’s easy to see how “Music City” got its name, as music has been a common bonding theme for residents since the late 1700s. Nashville now boasts a multitude of music clubs and honky-tonks along with the annual Country Music Association Music Festival each June. Home to the Tennessee Titans, Nashville will also host the NFL Draft for the first time in April. Nashville Skyline Credit: Sean Pavone Photo CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE SPRING 2019 45 FLYWASHINGTON.COM