Population745,904 (2025 est.)
An Early County With Shared Urban Greenways
Davidson County, TennesseeNashville anchors Davidson County in Tennessee, where the county’s history predates statehood. Metropolitan parks and greenways add a broad public landscape beyond the main civic center, offering residents and visitors different ways to explore local places and community connections. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 745,904 residents in Davidson County, Tennessee, on July 1, 2025. The county has approximately 504 square miles of land, according to the 2020 Census Gazetteer.
Davidson County at a Glance
Population745,904 (2025 est.)
County SeatNashville
Largest CityNashville
Established1783 (organized; NACo County Explorer)
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water526 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Davidson County was created in 1783 by an act of North Carolina, before Tennessee became a state. Nashville is its seat. State archive resources document a wide range of local histories, while the modern metropolitan park system connects neighborhoods through recreation facilities, open spaces and greenways across the county. The pre-statehood date places the county within an earlier administrative geography. Modern neighborhood parks add another perspective, showing how shared public places connect residents across a much larger urban setting.
Choose a specific park or greenway to complement a Nashville-centered visit. The county's history is wider than any single visitor district, and archive bibliographies offer paths into particular communities. Check current park notices when planning a route or an outdoor activity. Choose one neighborhood or historical subject to give the route a clear focus. A park stop can then complement the civic story instead of becoming another unrelated destination on a long list.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Metropolitan parks and greenways add a broad public landscape beyond the main civic center, offering residents and visitors different ways to explore local places and community connections.
Community History
Davidson County was created in 1783 by an act of North Carolina, before Tennessee became a state. Nashville is its seat.
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Choose a specific park or greenway to complement a Nashville-centered visit. The county's history is wider than any single visitor district, and archive bibliographies offer paths into particular communities.
Discover neighborhood connections beyond the region's familiar city center.
A Closer Look
Davidson County
Places and perspectives from Davidson County
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Early voter turnout surges in Davidson, Shelby Counties, far ahead of 2022 midterms - WZTV
Early voter turnout surges in Davidson, Shelby Counties, far ahead of 2022 midterms WZTV
Read the Story Oct 18, 2026 • 2 min read
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Early voter turnout surges in Davidson, Shelby Counties, far ahead of 2022 midterms - WZTV
Early voter turnout surges in Davidson, Shelby Counties, far ahead of 2022 midterms WZTV
Oct 18, 2026 • 2 min read
Tennessee Lottery Results for October 17, 2026 - Davidson County Source
Tennessee Lottery Results for October 17, 2026 Davidson County Source
Oct 17, 2026 • 2 min read
Middle Tennessee High School Football Scores – Week 9 - Davidson County Source
Middle Tennessee High School Football Scores – Week 9 Davidson County Source
Oct 17, 2026 • 2 min read
Nashville Brewery Joins Tennessee Sustainability Program - Davidson County Source
Nashville Brewery Joins Tennessee Sustainability Program Davidson County Source
Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Tennessee Lottery Results for October 16, 2026 - Davidson County Source
Tennessee Lottery Results for October 16, 2026 Davidson County Source
Oct 16, 2026 • 2 min read
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
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Government
Start with the county’s public information and department directory for local contacts and service information.
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
A. Z. Kelley Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 5834 Pettus RD, Antioch, TN 37013. 615-941-7535.
KIPP Antioch College Prep Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-04. 3655 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN 37013. 629-208-7600.
Antioch High School – High; grades 09-12. 1900 Hobson PIKE, Antioch, TN 37013. 615-641-5400.
Antioch Middle – Middle; grades 06-08. 5050 Blue Hole RD, Antioch, TN 37013. 615-333-5642.
Cambridge Early Learning Center – Prekindergarten; grades PK-PK. 2325 Hickory Highlands Drive, Antioch, TN 37013. 615-687-4560.
Granbery Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-05. 5501 Hill RD, Brentwood, TN 37027. 615-333-5112.
Goodlettsville Elementary – Elementary; grades PK-05. 514 Donald ST, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. 615-859-8950.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Tristar Summit Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 5655 Frist Blvd, Hermitage, TN 37076. 615-316-3000.
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 4220 Harding Rd, Po Box 380, Nashville, TN 37205. 615-222-2111.
Metro Nashville General Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 1818 Albion Street, Nashville, TN 37208. 615-341-4000.
Saint Thomas Hospital For Spinal Surgery – Acute Care Hospitals. 2011 Murphy Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203. 615-515-8200.
Tristar Centennial Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 2300 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN 37203. 615-342-1000.
Tristar Skyline Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 3441 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207. 615-769-2000.
Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 391 Wallace Rd, Nashville, TN 37211. 615-781-4000.
Public Safety
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Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Nashville Public Library – 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37219. 615-862-5760.
Southeast Branch Library – 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, Suite, Antioch, TN 37013. 615-862-5871.
Goodlettsville Branch Library – 205 Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville, TN 37072. 615-862-5862.
Hermitage Branch Library – 3700 James Kay Lane, Hermitage, TN 37076. 615-880-3951.
Madison Branch Library – 610 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN 37115. 615-862-5868.
Old Hickory Branch Library – 1010 Jones Street, Old Hickory, TN 37138. 615-862-5869.
Bellevue Branch Library – 720 Baugh Road, Nashville, TN 37221. 615-862-5854.
Courts
Start with the county’s public information and department directory for local contacts and service information.
DMV
Tennessee — Title and Registration
Tennessee — Renewing Your License or Identification
Transportation
Start with the county’s public information and department directory for local contacts and service information.
Postal Services
USPS location finder — Search by street address, city or ZIP Code for nearby post offices, collection boxes and available services.
USPS ZIP Code lookup — Find the mailing ZIP Code for a specific street address.
USPS Hold Mail — Arrange a temporary mail hold and review identity-verification requirements.
USPS change of address and forwarding — Review forwarding options and submit an address-change request through USPS.
USPS package pickup — Check pickup availability for your address and schedule eligible shipments.
Veterans
National services available to local residents
VA accredited representatives — Find help with VA claims and benefit applications.
VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
Veteran career and employment support — Explore VA employment, training and career assistance.
Employment
National services available to local residents
USAJOBS federal employment — Search federal openings by location and occupation.
Apprenticeship Finder — Search apprenticeship opportunities by location and occupation.
My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
Get to Know Davidson County
Useful answers for residents, visitors and anyone planning their next step.
Local Questions
Davidson County Questions, Answered
Explore practical details about the county and the organizations that serve it.
745,904 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
525.557 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
Start with these official Tennessee resources: Address Change; Title and Registration; Renewing Your License or Identification. Choose the page for the service you need, then check its office or online instructions before making a trip. These links cover state services; they do not establish that every transaction is available at a county office.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the mailing ZIP Code of a specific street address. Use the USPS location finder to search for nearby postal facilities and available services. An address lookup is more useful for mailing than assuming the entire county shares one ZIP Code.
The VA explains how to find and appoint an accredited representative for benefit claims. Contact a representative to confirm availability before appointing them. For education benefits, use the GI Bill application guidance. These are national VA services available to eligible local residents, rather than a listing of county offices.
Search USAJOBS for federal positions and the Apprenticeship Finder for apprenticeship opportunities, using location filters to narrow the results. USAGov job-training guidance points to training programs and state resources. Check each listing for current availability, eligibility and application instructions; a search result does not guarantee an opening in the county.
Davidson County was created in 1783 by an act of North Carolina, before Tennessee became a state. Nashville is its seat. State archive resources document a wide range of local histories, while the modern metropolitan park system connects neighborhoods through recreation facilities, open spaces and greenways across the county. The pre-statehood date places the county within an earlier administrative geography. Modern neighborhood parks add another perspective, showing how shared public places connect residents across a much larger urban setting.
Choose a specific park or greenway to complement a Nashville-centered visit. The county's history is wider than any single visitor district, and archive bibliographies offer paths into particular communities. Check current park notices when planning a route or an outdoor activity. Choose one neighborhood or historical subject to give the route a clear focus. A park stop can then complement the civic story instead of becoming another unrelated destination on a long list.
The 2020 Census geography figures record 503.695 square miles of land and 21.862 square miles of water in Davidson County. The county’s total area includes both. These are geographic measurements for that Census vintage, not a measurement of current water levels or public recreation access.
In the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate series, Davidson County had an estimated 716,153 residents on July 1, 2020, and 745,904 on July 1, 2025. Over that interval, the estimated population increased by 29,751 residents, or about 4.2%. Both figures come from the same estimate vintage, which revises earlier years for a consistent comparison.
Nashville is the county seat listed for Davidson County by the National Association of Counties. For an office visit, confirm the specific department’s address before traveling. NACo county profile.
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