Where is Shelbyville, Tennessee, USA?

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Where is Shelbyville Located? - Shelbyville is a city located in the Bedford County of Tennessee, United States. Shelbyville lies between 40.5003456 Degrees North latitudes and 79.7494911 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Shelbyville, Tennessee

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

Where is Shelbyville Located?

Shelbyville is a city located in the Bedford County of Tennessee, United States. Shelbyville lies between 40.5003456 Degrees North latitudes and 79.7494911 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Shelbyville city is 23557 people and the city has a total area of 18.44 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Shelbyville, Tennessee Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityShelbyville
CountyBedford County
StateTennessee
State CapitalNashville
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude35.4834° N
Longitude86.4603° W
Elevation800 ft (244 m)
Land Area (sq mi)18.64
Water Area (sq mi)0.08
Total Area (sq mi)18.72
Population (2020 Census)23,799
Population Density (per sq mi)1,276.2
ZIP Codes37160
Area Code931
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code4767160
Congressional District5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Shelbyville

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameShelbyville Municipal Airport; Nashville International Airport provides major commercial air service.
IATA CodeSYI; BNA
PortNone; inland location
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 231, U.S. Highway 41A, Tennessee State Route 64, and Tennessee State Route 55
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak station is located in Shelbyville. Amtrak service is available in Nashville.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional transportation services provide connections within Bedford County.
  • U.S. Highway 231 connects Shelbyville with Murfreesboro, Nashville-area communities, and southern Middle Tennessee.
  • U.S. Highway 41A provides north-south access between Shelbyville, Tullahoma, and Franklin.
  • Tennessee State Route 64 connects Shelbyville with Fayetteville and surrounding communities.
  • Tennessee State Route 55 provides regional access toward Lewisburg and nearby towns.

Top Places to Visit in Shelbyville, Tennessee

Landmark NameType
Shelbyville Historic SquareHistoric District
Shelbyville Recreation CenterRecreation Facility
Shelbyville-Bedford County Public LibraryLibrary
Fisherman's ParkPark
Walking Horse National MuseumMuseum
Celebration GroundsEvent Venue
Fly Arts CenterArts Center
Henry Horton State ParkState Park
Normandy LakeLake
Duck RiverNatural Attraction

Driving Distances from Shelbyville, Tennessee to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MurfreesboroTennessee3545 min
FranklinTennessee4555 min
NashvilleTennessee551 hr
TullahomaTennessee2535 min
ColumbiaTennessee3545 min
FayettevilleTennessee3545 min
ChattanoogaTennessee951 hr 40 min
HuntsvilleAlabama751 hr 20 min
KnoxvilleTennessee1702 hr 45 min
MemphisTennessee2203 hr 30 min

Colleges and Universities in Shelbyville, Tennessee

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Motlow State Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, and transfer programs
Middle Tennessee State UniversityPublicUniversityAerospace, business, education, and research programs
University of Tennessee SouthernPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional education
Columbia State Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical programs

Waterbodies in Shelbyville, Tennessee

Duck River, Normandy Lake, Richland Creek, Wartrace Creek, Flat Creek

Golf Courses in Shelbyville, Tennessee

Shelbyville Country Club, River Bend Country Club, WillowBrook Golf Club, Henry Horton Golf Course

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Shelbyville, Tennessee

Landmark NameType
Walking Horse National MuseumMuseum
Celebration GroundsEvent Venue
Fly Arts CenterArts Center
Shelbyville Historic SquareHistoric District
Fisherman's ParkPark
Henry Horton State ParkState Park
Normandy LakeLake
Duck RiverNatural Attraction
Shelbyville-Bedford County Public LibraryLibrary
Shelbyville Recreation CenterRecreation Facility

Waterbodies in Shelbyville, Tennessee

Duck River, Normandy Lake, Richland Creek, Wartrace Creek, Flat Creek

Golf Courses in Shelbyville, Tennessee

Shelbyville Country Club, River Bend Country Club, WillowBrook Golf Club, Henry Horton Golf Course

Shelbyville, Tennessee — Key Historical Facts

  • Shelbyville was established in 1810 and named after Isaac Shelby, the first governor of Kentucky and a Revolutionary War hero.
  • The city became the county seat of Bedford County and developed as an agricultural and commercial center in Middle Tennessee.
  • Shelbyville became internationally known as the "Walking Horse Capital of the World" because of its Tennessee Walking Horse industry.
  • The annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has been held in Shelbyville since 1939 and remains a major local event.
  • The city developed around farming, horse breeding, manufacturing, and regional trade throughout its history.

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