Head to Head
Nashville, TN vs Memphis, TN
Nashville leads with a Fun Score of 62, ahead by 45 points. Across 23 individual factors, Nashville wins 16 and Memphis wins 6, with 1 tied.
- Factor wins — Nashville
- 16 of 23
- Tied
- 1
- Factor wins — Memphis
- 6 of 23
| Factor | Nashville, TN | Memphis, TN |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 49 Best | 11 |
| Drinks | 64 Best | 20 |
| Coffee | 49 Best | 8 |
| Live Music | 87 Best | 22 |
| Star Power | 74 | 79 Best |
| Outdoors | 23 Best | 6 |
| Culture | 53 Best | 32 |
| Events | 68 Best | 37 |
| Sports | 62 Best | 26 |
| Unique Hangouts | 44 Best | 14 |
| City Vibe | 93 Best | 76 |
| Climate | 48 | 55 Best |
| Transit Quality | 47 Best | 24 |
| Walkability | 17 | 33 Best |
| Higher Education | 49 Best | 41 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 66 Best | 62 |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 84 Best | 92 |
| Traffic | 68 | 29 Best |
| Air Quality | 26 | 19 Best |
| Disaster Risk | 46 Best | 77 |
| Weather Extremes | 76 | 67 Best |
| Economic Strain | 19 Best | 90 |
| Going-Out Cost | 35 | 35 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →