April, 2007

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City Insider: No. 5 Nashville, TN
Former sitcom writer knows the spots

Resident Expert:
Cory Daniels, 33
Occupation: Arbitration Specialist, Nissan North America

Cory Daniels left the glitz of tinsletown to settle down and raise a family in the home of the Grand Ole Opry. As told to Alexis McCombs:

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April 24, 2007-- I used to be a TV sitcom writer ("Martin", "One on One") but needed to apply some stability. Now I deal with lemon laws.

If you have a problem with your vehicle and the dealership is not responding to your needs, a complaint can be filed with the Better Business Bureau. I then try to reach an agreement with the consumer. Since I work for Nissan, it's a great company, and we don't have too many cases.

I relocated to Nashville eight months ago when Nissan moved its national headquarters from Gardenia, CA (outside of Los Angeles). The funny thing is my wife was really opposed to it but fell in love with the city. I hope the novelty doesn't wear off because the city is small.

Grand Ole Opry House

Country Music Hall of Fame

 


There is some history here. DeFord Bailey (an African American) is one of the original members of the Grand Ole Opry. Charlie Pride is a singer in the Country Music Hall of Fame, along with a big tribute to Ray Charles-he was big on the country music scene.

Nashville is not all focused on country music. That's what put it on the map but it is also the gospel capital of the world. You can go to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center for performances or the Ryman Auditorium for concerts.

We also have this event called Lovenoise. It's on the lines of Neo Soul, spoken word. I don't miss the entertainment scene because it's here but on a different level.

For restaurants, Monell's is outstanding and we also like Radius 10

Hands down, the Williamson County school district is where the good schools are. [Important to know since] we want to start a family.

Nashville, TN At-A-Glance

Fact:
Nashville is the home to three former US Presidents, Andrew Jackson, James Polk and Andrew Johnson

Chamber of Commerce:
www.nashvillechamber.com

Major Employers:
US Community Credit Union, Arbonne International, Total Net Solutions

City Incentive:
Offers a 10 week Fast Trac program to help technology entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.

Schools:
www.mnps.org/site3.aspx

Transportation:
www.nashvillemta.org

City Hall:
www.townofnashville.com




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