Uncertainty over the renewal of "Nashville" for a third season has left fans of the ABC show confused and concerned. Fans are also worried whether the production will be based in Music City.

In fact, advocators of the show assert that "Nashville" has created a variety of new jobs, in addition to laying the foundation for film, television and music in Nashville, Tennessee.

Campaigners for the show are urging the state as well as Metro authorities for a fresh round of fiscal incentives to retain the production in Nashville, the place where the musical drama is currently based. Meanwhile, executives of the show are contemplating to move "Nashville" production either to Georgia or Texas, if the show is renewed for a third season.

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 492 agent Peter Kurland claims that the impact of "Nashville" on the local economy has been immense. The union is of the view that 244 IATSE members have found regular employment on the show, with a payroll of about $7 million for "Nashville" season two.

According to Kurland, while only 50 percent of the production staff was recruited from among the local workers on season one of the show, the figure rose to 90 percent in season two.

The filming schedule of "Nashville" requires an assortment of jobs -- approximately 200 days a year. Several people from local colleges like Columbia State have been engaged in various types of jobs on the show - from construction workers creating the set to makeup artists, technical light, as well as film and sound workers.

Kurtland told the Tennessean.com that as "Nashville" has been a magnet for film and television professionals, the existing infrastructure is enough to attract more productions. He claimed that he has fielded several calls from executives of different production houses inquiring about a commercial or television show shoot in Nashville.

Nevertheless, the workers who have settled down in Nashville are left in limbo. Evan Hurst, an employee on the show, said it was "very nerve wracking" waiting for word as to whether a third season will happen.

Meanwhile, the show's production team of ABC, Lionsgate and Ryman Entertainment has been in talks with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and Metro about a new incentives package.