Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Nashville" is derived from the following sources:
Origin:
The name "Nashville" was first used to name the city in 1779, when it was founded by James Robertson and a group of settlers from North Carolina. The city was named in honor of General Francis Nash, who had been killed in the Battle of Germantown the previous year.
Historical Notes:
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