Number of Nashvillians Working From Home Soars 54%

Nashville, Tennessee has seen a huge increase – 54% in a year – in the number of residents working from home, according to new census data. Davidson County now has 14,990 telecommuters, outpacing the nation’s growth as well as that of comparable cities like Charlotte, North Carolina.

From Business Opportunities:

The growth spurt was probably boosted in small measure by musicians working out of their homes rather than going to a larger studio, said Dr. Patrick Raines, dean of Belmont University’s College of Business Administration and professor of economics.

In addition, businesses that outsource work to at-home workers are often able to trim office expenses, and that may be another factor driving the trend here.

More home workers is always a good thing – less cars on the road means less pollution, and Nashville’s highways are already packed on weekdays. I wonder if pajama sales have gone up in the area, too. Because, you know, all of us telecommuters sit around in our pajamas all day. Or naked. With an alcoholic beverage in hand at all times.

Hopefully this will become a national trend – there are so many people getting on the road to head to an office every day, for no good reason. There are plenty of jobs that can be done at home, at least part-time. It’s better for morale, less expensive for the company and has an environmental advantage. And, contrary to some boss’s fears, a good employee isn’t going to suddenly stop doing their work as soon as they’re no longer being watched.

Link [Business Opportunities]
Photo credit: Flickr user Brit Selvitelle

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