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What is the nickname for Nashville due to its large number of educational institutions?

  • City of Knowledge

  • Athens of the South

  • University City

  • Scholar City

Answer

Nashville is sometimes referred to as the "Athens of the South" due to its large number of educational institutions, including Tennessee State University, Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Fisk University, Trevecca Nazarene University, and Lipscomb University.
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