Fog settles over Music City on a chilly morning. On Jan. 18 tech giant Amazon revealed that Nashville is one of 20 cities on a list of finalists vying for a second headquarters the company plans to open in North America. It’s the latest indicator of continued growth in Nashville, which Forbes ranked No. 12 on its 2017 list of Best Places for Business and Careers. With a low unemployment rate, strong job growth, and a relatively low cost of living—plus two top professional sports teams (with a third on the way in Major League Soccer) and world-class music and dining—what’s not to love? Photo by Joe Howell.