Economic Development
Publications
Explore our publication library to gain essential insights into the Nashville region’s economy, workforce, and livability. These reports, rich with community-sourced data, inform business leaders, policymakers, and community stakeholders.
The Chamber’s interactive Annual Reports detail yearly regional progress, while specialized publications like Datascape and the Chamber Education Reports offer in-depth accountings of the region’s livability and educational dynamics. These resources are indispensable for informed decision-making and strategic planning in the Nashville region.
Access the knowledge that drives our region’s success.
Data Visualizations
Area Advisory Council Infographics
For statistics on the neighborhoods represented by our Chamber Area Advisory Councils, take a look at the infographics below.
Reports & Guides
Annual Report
The Chamber’s Annual Report is a progress report showcasing the preceding year’s accomplishments. It highlights the impact our programs and initiatives have had on the Nashville region while also allowing us to thank our invaluable partners, sponsors, investors, and members.
Datascape
Datascape is a companion piece created for the delegates who attend the Chamber’s annual Leadership Study Mission (LSM). The report compares Nashville and the LSM city’s statistical data to contextualize applicable solutions gleaned for future regional advancements.
Chamber Education Report
For over 30 years, the Chamber Education Report, formerly known as the Education Report Card, has served as a community tool to highlight the successes, challenges, and opportunities in Metro Nashville Public Schools and is one of the primary ways in which the Chamber contributes to the education discussion in our city and state.
Regional Economic Development Guide
This is a comprehensive guide on the Nashville region’s economy, workforce, and demographics that is updated annually. Only interested in specific sections? Use the interactive table of contents on page 2 to quickly access the section of your choice.
Live It Nashville
This guide provides information on what it’s like to live, work, and play in the Nashville region.
Livability Nashville Region
Each year the Chamber partners with Livability Media to produce Livability Nashville Region, an annual print and digital publication dedicated to fostering business investment, talent recruitment, and relocation in the Nashville region. Designed to captivate entrepreneurs, site selectors, executives, and other talented individuals and families, this initiative showcases the outstanding quality of life that Middle Tennessee has to offer.
Vital Signs
Released annually, the Nashville Region’s Vital Signs report is the culmination of an annual survey report that identifies successes and forecasts emerging issues and challenges for the Middle Tennessee region to inform regional solutions.
Studies
Music Row Music Study
This 2020 economic impact and contribution analysis study explores the role of historic Music Row in the success of Nashville’s broader music industry. The study highlights how vital Music Row is to the entertainment ecosystem in the region, and provides a strong rationale for maintaining and growing this music related business district beyond its history as the center of country music to a geographic hub where the Nashville region’s music industry comes to do business.
Nonprofit Economic Impact Study
This 2020 study, created in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Management, explores the significant economic impact that nonprofits have on the 13-county Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
Middle Tennessee Workforce Study
The 2020 Middle Tennessee Workforce Study highlights the strengths and opportunities within the economic and labor force landscape in the joint Nashville and Clarksville Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs).
Nashville Tech Workforce Study
The 2019 Tech Workforce Study is an assessment of the demand for tech talent in the Nashville Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) based on the current supply of tech talent and what is needed for the workforce of the future. Drawn from sources including EMSI and CompTIA, this study includes original research conducted by the Chamber Research Center.
