Middle Tennessee Counties & Communities

There are ten counties, including Davidson County, that make up the Economic Market Area of Nashville. They are an intricate and well blended part of Nashville with many of these area residents commuting and spending a significant amount of time in Nashville. Many locals consider and include most of these areas in as suburbs of Nashville

Nashville’s Neighboring Counties & Economic Market Area
There are ten counties, including Davidson County, that make up the Economic Market Area of Nashville.

Cheatham County
Situated Northwest of Nashville, Cheatham County was formally established in 1856 by dividing portions of Davidson, Dickson, Robertson, and Montgomery counties. It encompasses 303 square miles.

Davidson County
Davidson County is situated in the heart of Middle Tennessee. It was established in 1783 and merged with the City of Nashville in 1963. Metro Nashville encompasses 502 square miles.

Dickson County
Situated West of Nashville, Dickson County was formed in 1803 from parts of Montgomery and Robertson counties. It encompasses 490 square miles.

Maury County
Situated Southwest of Nashville, Maury County was created in 1807 from Indian lands and parts of Williamson County. It encompasses 613 square miles.

Montgomery County
Situated Northwest of Nashville, Montgomery County was established 1796 and it encompasses 539 square miles.

Robertson County
Situated North of Nashville, Robertson County was established in 1796 from parts of Tennessee (now known as Montgomery) and Sumner Counties. It encompasses 477 square miles.

Rutherford County
Situated Southeast of Nashville, Rutherford County was established in 1803 from parts of Davidson, Williamson and Wilson counties. It encompasses 619 square miles.

Sumner County
Situated Northeast of Nashville, Sumner County was created in 1786 from parts of Davidson County and it encompasses 529 square miles.

Williamson County
Situated Southwest of Nashville, Williamson County was originally carved out of the south end of Davidson County. It was established in 1799 and encompasses 582 square miles.

Wilson County
Situated Southwest of Nashville, Wilson County was created from parts of Sumner County. It was established in 1799 and encompasses 571 square miles.

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