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National Rankings

#1 City in the United States

#1 City in the United States

#2 Top Small U.S. city for Travelers

#2 Top Small U.S. city for Travelers

#10 U.S. City Gaining Innovation Jobs

The South's Best City 2022

The South's Best City 2022

#13 Best-Performing Large Cities 2020

#13 Best-Performing Large Cities 2020

2nd Best Place to Retire in 2021

2nd Best Place to Retire in 2021

#6 Best City to Start a Career in 2021

#6 Best City to Start a Career in 2021

The 50 Best U.S. Cities for Starting a Business in 2020

The 50 Best U.S. Cities for Starting a Business in 2020

Where The Jobs Will Be In 2020

Where The Jobs Will Be In 2020

#3, Top States for Doing Business 2019

Academic Magnet Named Second Best U.S. High School for Third Straight Year

Academic Magnet Named Second Best U.S. High School for Third Straight Year