During a conversation about health care technology at the Oracle Health Summit in Nashville, Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corp, announced that the company’s planned campus in the city would serve as its world headquarters. The decision to move to Nashville is part of Oracle’s larger plan to bring 8,500 jobs and invest over $1 billion in the city over the next decade.
Former U.S. Sen. Bill Frist, who is also a doctor and businessman, questioned Ellison about the choice of Nashville. Ellison replied that Nashville was chosen as the location for Oracle’s new campus due to its strong presence in the health care industry and its appeal to employees. He added that surveys had shown that Nashville was an ideal place for Oracle’s workforce to live and work.
Nashville has become known as a hub for health care industry giants like HCA Healthcare and Change Healthcare. The city is home to over 900 health care companies with 550,000 employees. According to Ellison, Nashville’s vibrant culture, family-friendly environment, and central position in the health care industry make it an ideal location for Oracle’s new campus.
In 2021, Oracle purchased 60 acres of land in downtown Nashville for $254 million and committed an additional $175 million upfront for public infrastructure projects like a pedestrian bridge over the Cumberland River. The company plans to use this land to build amenities such as a community clinic, a concert venue, a hotel, and a restaurant on its riverfront campus.
Overall, Ellison believes that moving Oracle’s world headquarters to Nashville will bring significant benefits not only to his company but also to the city itself. He hopes that other companies will follow suit and choose Nashville as their base of operations due to its unique combination of talent pool and quality of life.
It is clear that Nashville has emerged as a major player in the healthcare industry with its wealth of resources and talented workforce making it an ideal location for businesses looking for growth opportunities.
In conclusion, Oracle Corp.’s decision to move its world headquarters from California
