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Elevation 182
Local timeMonday 22:14
Weather29°C, Wind SW at 10 km/h, 45% Humidity
Population691,243 (2017)
Colleges and universities Vanderbilt University
Awards Critics' Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series
Academy of Country Music Awards Tex Ritter Award
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Zip code37201-37222, 37224, 37227-37230, 37232, 37234-37236, 37238, 37240-37244, 37246, 37250
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Area code615 and 629
Citycounti consolid 1963
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Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and home to Vanderbilt University. Legendary country music venues include the Grand Ole Opry House, home of the famous “Grand Ole Opry” stage and radio show. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and historic Ryman Auditorium are Downtown, as is the District, featuring honky-tonks with live music and the Johnny Cash Museum, celebrating the singer's life. ― Google

Country star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

Feb 16,2020 9:11 am

Country Music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton has been awarded a $100m (£84. 8m) prize by Jeff Bezos .

The multi-billionaire founder of Amazon announced the award alongside his partner, Lauren Sanchez .

Ms Sanchez described Ms Parton as " A Woman who gives with her heart and leads With Love and compassion in every aspect of her work".

The Bezos Courage & Civility Award recognises leaders who " pursue solutions with courage and civility".

Ms Sanchez said on Instagram that Ms Parton is " A Woman who gives with her heart and leads With Love and compassion in every aspect of her work. "

" We can't wait to see all The Good that you're going to do with this $100 million award, " She Said .

In a video of The Ceremony posted online, Ms Parton said " Wow! Did you say $100 million? "

" I think people who are in a position to help should put their money where their heart is. I will do my best to do Good Things with this money, " she added.

The award started in 2001, with prizes going to activist Van Jones and chef and humanitarian Jose Andres , who established World Central Kitchen, which provides food in disaster-stricken areas around The World .

Ms Parton - a singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist - was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame earlier this month.

She has been a high-profile supporter of charities and founded the Dollywood Foundation , which has given books to children around The World .

Ms Parton has also been a vocal advocate of vaccination against Covid-19.

She supported Moderna's with a in Nashville .



Source of news: bbc.com

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