The Queen City, the
Hornets’ Nest, The Home of NASCAR and The Gem of the South are just a few of
the nicknames given to Charlotte, North Carolina. A rapid growing city,
Charlotte has become the second largest Banking City in the United States, and is
the largest city in North Carolina. In the Southeast and East
Coast, Charlotte has also become the fastest growing city. ("Charlotte
history," 2013) Over the years, Charlotte
has progressed so much; what was once a
tiny settlement is today home to over 700,000 people, making it the 17th largest city in the United States. ("Charlotte
facts," 2012)
tiny settlement is today home to over 700,000 people, making it the 17th largest city in the United States. ("Charlotte
facts," 2012)