Where is Goodlettsville, Tennessee, USA?

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Where is Goodlettsville Located? - Goodlettsville is a city located in the Davidson County, Sumner County of Tennessee, United States. Goodlettsville lies between 40.5594832 Degrees North latitudes and 79.9592134 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Goodlettsville, Tennessee

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Where is Goodlettsville?: The Google Map showing the location of Goodlettsville in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

Where is Goodlettsville Located?

Goodlettsville is a city located in the Davidson County, Sumner County of Tennessee, United States. Goodlettsville lies between 40.5594832 Degrees North latitudes and 79.9592134 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Goodlettsville city is 17789 people and the city has a total area of 14.32 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Goodlettsville, Tennessee Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGoodlettsville
CountyDavidson County and Sumner County
StateTennessee
State CapitalNashville
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude36.3231°N
Longitude86.7133°W
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Land Area14.30 sq mi
Water Area0.06 sq mi
Total Area14.36 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)17,789 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,244
ZIP Codes37070, 37072
Area Code615
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code47-30000
Congressional DistrictTennessee's 5th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Goodlettsville, Tennessee

  • Nashville, Tennessee — 15 mi South
  • Hendersonville, Tennessee — 10 mi Northeast
  • Madison, Tennessee — 8 mi Southwest
  • White House, Tennessee — 20 mi North
  • Gallatin, Tennessee — 22 mi Northeast
  • Mount Juliet, Tennessee — 30 mi Southeast
  • Lebanon, Tennessee — 40 mi East
  • Franklin, Tennessee — 40 mi South
  • Murfreesboro, Tennessee — 55 mi Southeast
  • Clarksville, Tennessee — 55 mi Northwest

Driving Distances from Goodlettsville, Tennessee

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MadisonTennessee815 minutes
HendersonvilleTennessee1020 minutes
NashvilleTennessee1525 minutes
White HouseTennessee2030 minutes
GallatinTennessee2235 minutes
Mount JulietTennessee3045 minutes
LebanonTennessee4055 minutes
FranklinTennessee4050 minutes
MurfreesboroTennessee551 hour
ClarksvilleTennessee551 hour

Transportation and Connectivity in Goodlettsville, Tennessee

TransportationDetails
Airport NameNashville International Airport
IATA CodeBNA
PortPort of Nashville (Cumberland River)
Major HighwaysInterstate 65, U.S. Route 31W, Tennessee State Route 386
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Nashville
Local Bus/Transit ServiceWeGo Public Transit regional service
  • Interstate 65 - Major north-south interstate connecting Goodlettsville with Nashville, Kentucky, and southern Tennessee.
  • U.S. Route 31W - Historic highway connecting Goodlettsville with Nashville and northern communities.
  • Tennessee State Route 386 (Vietnam Veterans Boulevard) - Regional freeway connecting Goodlettsville with Hendersonville and Gallatin.

What are top Places to Visit in Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Landmark NameType
Historic Mansker's StationHistoric Site
Rockland Recreation AreaPark and Recreation Area
Rivergate MallShopping Center
Goodlettsville Historic DistrictHistoric Area
Monthaven Arts and Cultural CenterArts Center
Old Hickory LakeRecreation Area
Radnor Lake State ParkState Park
Nashville Zoo at GrassmereZoo
Grand Ole OpryMusic Venue
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumMuseum

Colleges and Universities in Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Volunteer State Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and technical programs
Trevecca Nazarene UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts, business, and professional programs
Vanderbilt UniversityPrivateUniversityResearch, medicine, education, and academic programs
Belmont UniversityPrivateUniversityMusic, business, and liberal arts programs
Metropolitan Nashville Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Cumberland River, Mansker Creek, Dry Creek, Old Hickory Lake, Stones River, Mill Creek

Golf Courses in Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Rivergate Golf Club, Hermitage Golf Course, Nashville Golf & Athletic Club, Richland Country Club, Gaylord Springs Golf Links

Goodlettsville, Tennessee — Key Historical Facts

  • Goodlettsville was first settled in the early nineteenth century and developed as a farming and trading community.
  • The community was named after Daniel Goodlett, an early settler and landowner in the area.
  • Goodlettsville was incorporated as a city in 1958 and expanded through suburban growth from nearby Nashville.
  • Historic Mansker's Station preserves the area's frontier history and early settlement heritage.
  • Today, Goodlettsville is known for its historic attractions, shopping centers, parks, and location within the Nashville metropolitan area.

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