Nashville is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Tennessee. Located in Middle Tennessee on the Cumberland River, it serves as the seat of Davidson County. The city is currently ranked as the 20th-most populous city in the United States and the fourth-most populous city in the Southeast region.
According to the 2020 census, Nashville has a population of 689,447. Its surrounding metropolitan area exceeds 2.15 million people, making it the 35th-largest metropolitan area in the country. The city is noted for being among the fastest-growing urban centers in the United States.