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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

A quick glance and overview of Sumner County Tennessee.

Sumner County Utilities Information

Whether you're moving from just across town or from across the country, these local utility companies will ease the transition for any new resident into their new Sumner County home.

Sumner County Movie Theaters

A listing of all of the local Sumner County Movie Theaters sorted by neighborhood, community, and city.

Sumner County Website

Sumner County web page providing information on the Government of Sumner County, the City of Hendersonville and Volunteer State Community College. Sumner County is about 40 minutes North of Nashville.

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