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Not a Secret Anymore - Nashville is on the map in new, powerful ways.

I often joke with friends who have never visited Nashville that they should never come.  I explain to them that after a few visits they will be hooked on the city and probably relocate here.  I tell them we are trying to maintain the small town feel with a little bit of metropolis atmosphere; therefore if the city grows too much, we will lose that.  But, despite my efforts, the rest of the world is continually talking about Middle Tennessee.  Nashville has always been known for country music.  Now, it's known for much more.  Here's what I've learned, just in the past month:

• New York Times added Nashville to its list of 52 places to go in 2014.  
• Travel and Leisure magazine rates Nashville one of its 2014 Best Places to Travel.  
• Forbes crowned middle Tennessean a region to watch in 2014.  
• Huff Post published 22 reasons to visit Nashville in a January 2014 publication.  
• MSN named Nashville one of the 10 Most Popular Cities for Millennials in a January 2014 release.  
• Nashville also made MSN’s Top 10 Green City 2014.  
• Middle Tennessee is on Fodor’s 2014 Go List as well.
• There are even 3 TV shows based in the Middle Tennessee region.

Information such as this could be useful in the workplace too.  Think of the many ways you could share this data in training, team-building, with new hires or with interns.  Such accolades could be included in New Employee Orientation or even during recruitment.   Certainly, city officials are singing Nashville's praises to companies that consider headquartering here.  There are implications for the salesperson trying to attract out-of-state clients; as well as opportunities
for the business owner looking to capitalize on increased tourism.  
I'm amazed at what has happened since the 90s when I relocated here from Florida.  Clearly Middle Tennessee is considered a wonderful place in which to conduct business, build a life, raise a family, and explore opportunities and adventures.  I once referred to Middle Tennessee as the best keep secret this side of the Mississippi; but it’s clearly not a secret anymore.  I give up; let’s spread the good news!