Davidson County Homes, Neighborhoods & Info

About Davidson County

Davidson County is the oldest county in Middle Tennessee. It dates to 1783, when the North Carolina legislature created the county and named it in honor of William Lee Davidson, a North Carolina officer who died in the Revolutionary War on January 1, 1782.

The Cumberland River flows from east to west through the middle of the county. The Old Hickory Lock and Dam and J. Percy Priest Dam are within the county, operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Important tributaries of the Cumberland River in Davidson County include Whites Creek, Manskers Creek, Stones River, Mill Creek, and the Harpeth River.

All of Davidson County is encompassed under the consolidated Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. However, several municipalities that were incorporated before consolidation retain some autonomy as independent municipalities.

Major annual events in Davidson County are the Country Music Marathon in April, Iroquois Steeplechase in May, CMA Musical Festival in June, Fourth of July festivities, and Riverfront Park and the Music City Bowl in December.

Cities & Towns in Davidson County

• Belle Meade

• Berry Hill

• Forest Hills

• Goodlettsville

• Oak Hill

• Ridgetop

Unincorporated Communities in Davidson County

• Antioch

• Bellevue

• Bellshire

• Bordeaux

• Donelson

• Hermitage

• Inglewood

• Joelton

• Lakewood

• Madison

• Old Hickory

• Pasquo

• Whites Creek

• Woodbine

• Una

• Rosebank

• Bakertown

• Smith Springs