The capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai. Chennai is the largest city in Tamil Nadu and is located on the Coromandel Coast of the state. It is an important center of education, economy, and culture in India, and is known as the "Health capital of India". Chennai was earlier known as Madras, which was the official name of the city till 1996. The Greater Chennai Corporation is the civic body responsible for the management of the city, and it was established in 1688. Chennai is also known as the cultural capital of South India and is a major center of music, art, and culture in India.