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Gallatin, TN

Gallatin is a city in and the county seat of Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 30,278 at the 2010 census and 44,431 at the 2020 census. Named for United States Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, the city was established on the Cumberland River and made the county seat of Sumner County in 1802. It is located about 30.6 miles northeast of the state capital of Nashville, Tennessee.

Several national companies have facilities or headquarters in Gallatin, including Facebook, Gap, Inc., Beretta, and Servpro Industries, Inc. Gallatin was formerly the headquarters of Dot Records. The city is also the site of Volunteer State Community College, a two-year college with more than 70 degree programs. In 2017, Gallatin was ranked as "The Nicest Place In America" by Reader's Digest.

Gallatin was established in 1802 as the permanent county seat of Sumner County, in what is called the Middle Tennessee region of the state. The town was named after Albert Gallatin, Secretary of Treasury to Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Andrew Jackson became one of the first to purchase a lot when the town was surveyed and platted in 1803. The town was built around a traditional plan of an open square. Jackson founded the first general store in Gallatin.

In 1803, the first county courthouse and jail were built on the central town square. In 1815, the town was incorporated. In the mid-20th century, it operated under a charter established by a 1953 Private Act of the State Legislature.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.5 square miles (58 km²), of which 22.0 square miles (57 km²) are land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) (2.18%) is covered by water. Gallatin has a variety of natural landscapes: open fields, forests, hills, and lakes. The city is located on Station Camp Creek, 3 mi (5 km) north of the Cumberland River, which was the chief route of transportation in the county's early years of settlement.

Old Hickory Lake, a man-made lake built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a result of a dam and lock on the Cumberland River, is located southwest of the city near Hendersonville.

Gallatin was on the path of the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017. The totality of the eclipse, lasting 2 minutes, 38.7 seconds, occurred just before 1:30 PM local DST time (18:28:52.3 UTC)

Health and wellness are key priorities in Gallatin, evident in its robust community initiatives and facilities. Sumner Regional Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Fitness 1440 offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For fitness enthusiasts, Gallatin Civic Center provides a comprehensive facility with a gym, indoor pool, and various fitness classes. Those seeking outdoor activities can enjoy the scenic Triple Creek Park, which offers walking trails, sports fields, and picnic areas. For a more serene experience, Historic Rose Mont offers beautiful gardens and historic tours. Pure Sweat Studio provides detoxifying and relaxing float therapy sessions. For yoga and meditation, Balance & Breathe Yoga offers a peaceful retreat with various classes to enhance mental and physical well-being. 

Top sites in Gallatin, TN are Nat Caldwell Park, Bledsoe Creek State Park, and Sumner County Museum.

Population: 52,489 (2024). ZIP code: 37066. Area code: 615. Elevation: 538 ft (164 m). Area: 22.5 square miles (58 km²)

FAQs

Is Gallatin, TN a city or town?

Gallatin, city, seat of Sumner county, north-central Tennessee, U.S., near the Cumberland River, about 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Nashville. Founded in 1802, the city was named for Albert Gallatin, secretary of the treasury under two U.S. presidents, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. During the American Civil War a Union garrison there was captured (August 1862) by the Confederate general John Hunt Morgan. 

Is Gallatin, TN expensive to live in?

Gallatin is part of the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin Metro metro area, which is ranked 126 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Gallatin is estimated to be 95.7% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

What is Gallatin, TN famous for?

Gallatin is steeped in history, given that the city was founded in 1802 and touts famous faces who have walked Gallatin’s streets such as President Andrew Jackson, Sam Houston, and Governor William Trousdale. During the Civil War, Gallatin was captured in February 1862 by Union forces due to the city’s important location on the Cumberland River. Today Gallatin is thriving with unique shopping boutiques, delicious dining options, family-friendly festivals, and a memorable historic downtown square that is sure to make you glad you visited Gallatin!

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Gallatin 

Britannica

TN Vacation

Fly Homes

Nat Caldwell Park

Bledsoe Creek State Park

Sumner County Museum

Sumner Regional Medical Center

Fitness 1440

Gallatin Civic Center

Triple Creek Park

Historic Rose Mont

Pure Sweat Studio

Balance & Breathe Yoga

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