Nashville Neighborhoods & Middle Tennessee Communities
By Jan Duke, About.com Guide to Nashville
Nashville, it's Metro, & Economic Market Area are filled with dozens of different Cities, Communities & Counties along with hundreds of local Neighborhoods. Each one has it's own unique character, style and location within the Nashville and Middle Tennessee Area. If I've missed listing your unique community please let me know and I'll make sure to add it - Jan Duke
- Nashville: Local Area Information
- Metro Nashville (Davidson County)
- Metro Nashville Communities
- Cheatham County
- Dickson County
- Maury County
Nashville: Local Area Information
Find & explore some useful information about Nashville and Middle Tennessee from local drive times to annual weather conditions.
- A Step by Step look at Nashville's Economic Market Area
- Important Numbers to Know for Nashville
- Nashville's Weather: Average Temperatures
- Driving Times & Distances to and from Nashville
- Nashville Traffic Woes
- Relocating to Nashville
- Nashville Radio Stations
- Nashville Television Stations
- Tornados in Tennessee
- Nashville Weather Reports
- Area Hospitals
- More Local Nashville News
Metro Nashville (Davidson County)
Davidson County was established in 1783 and was named after General William Davidson, a Revolutionary war officer. The City of Nashville and Davidson County merged together in 1963 creating Metro Nashville. The actual Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County encompasses 502 square miles.
- An Overview of Davidson County
- Davidson County Utilities Information
- Davidson County Movie Theaters
- A Look at Nashville's Public Schools & Clusters
- Explore Davidson County
Metro Nashville Communities
Nashville has been divided into just over a dozen subareas (communities) and each one has it's own unique character, style, neighborhoods, & location within the borders of Metro Nashville & Davidson County.
- Antioch - Priest Lake Community
- Bellevue Community
- Bordeaux - White's Creek Community
- Donelson - Hermitage Community
- Downtown Nashville Community
- East Nashville Community
- Green Hills - Midtown Community
- Joelton Community
- Madison Community
- North Nashville Community
- Parkwood - Union Hill Community
- South Nashville Community
- Southeast Community
- West Nashville Community
Cheatham County
Cheatham County was formally established in 1856 by dividing portions of Davidson, Dickson, Robertson, and Montgomery counties and named after Edward S. Cheatham (1818-1878), a Tennessee state legislator. Cheatham County encompasses 303 square miles.
Dickson County
Dickson County was formed in 1803 from parts of Montgomery and Robertson counties. The county was named in honor of William Dickson (1770-1816), a Nashville physician and statesman.Dickson County encompasses 490 square miles.
- An Overview of Dickson County
- Dickson County Utilities Information
- Dickson County Movie Theaters
- Explore Dickson County
Maury County

Maury County was created in 1807 from Indian lands and parts of Williamson County. It was named after Abram P. Maury (1766-1825), a prominent surveyor, politician of the region, state senator, and lawyer.Maury County encompasses 613 square miles.
- An Overview of Maury County
- Maury County Utilities Information
- Maury County Movie Theaters
- Spring HIll
- Explore Maury County
Montgomery County
Montgomery County was established 1796 and was named after Colonel John Montgomery, a Revolutionary War officer, founder of Clarksville and signer of the Cumberland Compact. Colonel Montgomery was killed by Indians in Kentucky in 1794. Montgomery County encompasses 539 square miles.
- An Overview of Montgomery County
- Montgomery County Utilities Information
- Montgomery County Movie Theaters
- Explore Montgomery County
Robertson County
Robertson County was established in 1796 from parts of Tennessee (now known as Montgomery) and Sumner Counties; it was named after James Robertson (1742-1814), one of the original founders of Nashville, and state senator. Robertson County encompasses 477 square miles.
- An Overview of Robertson County
- Robertson County Utilities Information
- Robertson County Movie Theaters
- Explore Robertson County
Rutherford County
Rutherford County was established in 1803 from parts of Davidson, Williamson and Wilson counties and was named after Griffith Rutherford (1721-1805), a Revolutionary War general. Rutherford County encompasses 619 square miles.
- An Overview of Rutherford County
- Rutherford County Utilities Information
- Rutherford County Movie Theaters
- Explore Rutherford County
Sumner County

Sumner County was created in 1786 from parts of Davidson County and was named after Colonel Jethro Sumner (1733-1785), an officer of the Revolutionary War and soldier of the French and Indian Wars. Sumner County encompasses 529 square
- An Overview of Sumner County
- Sumner County Utilities Information
- Sumner County Movie Theaters
- Explore Sumner County
Williamson County
Originally carved out of a part of the south end of Davidson County, Williamson County was established in 1799 and named after Hugh Williamson (1735-1819), a North Carolina politician, surgeon general, and member of Congress. Williamson County encompasses 582 square miles.
- An Overview of Williamson County
- Williamson County Utilities Information
- Williamson County Movie Theaters
- Brentwood
- Fairview
Wilson County
Wilson County, created from Sumner County, was established in 1799 and was named for Major David Wilson (1752-1804?), a Revolutionary War hero and member of the North Carolina legislature. Wilson County encompasses 571 square miles.

