Today marks the beginning of Nashville Startup Week 2017, an exciting opportunity to bring Nashville's community of entrepreneurs together for a week of collaboration and education. Several panels, pitch events, and networking opportunities will be taking place around the city, so be sure to check out the schedule and add a few to your calendar.

This week serves as a chance to celebrate Nashville's unique role as a thriving hub for entrepreneurs. The city is comprised of all the essential ingredients that individuals look for when launching a new business, resulting in an ecosystem that is ideal for startups. For those in the music industry or the medical field, Nashville is a natural choice: music is the language here, and the city’s top medical schools and its role as a pivotal center for health-care innovation is widely known. But there are other aspects that make Nashville an appealing city for an entrepreneur in just about any field.