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Gallatin, Tennessee

Introduction to Gallatin, Tennessee

Gallatin, Tennessee, in Sumner county, is 24 miles NE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is in the Nashville area. There are 23,230 residents in Gallatin.

Gallatin History

Gallatin was named in the honor of Albert Gallatin, the Secretary of Treasury to Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. The town was officially incorporated in 1815.

Gallatin and nearby Attractions

  • Bledsoe Creek State Park
  • Sumner County Museum
  • Death Valley Haunted Woods of Hendersonville
  • Nashville Shores Theme Park
  • Drake’s Creek Park

Things To Do In Gallatin

Gallatin offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. One can visit the Wave Country Amusement Park, the Henderson Skating Rink or the Nashville Shores Hermitage Theme Park for family outings. The Sumner County Museum offers insight into the area’s history. Local festivals include the Main Street Festival & Barbecue Cook-off and the Sumner County Fair.

Gallatin Transportation

Flights are available from Nashville International Airport.

Gallatin Higher Education

Volunteer State Community College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Vanderbilt University, David Lipscomb University, Belmont University and Tennessee State University.

High Points

Gallatin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Gallatin Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Gallatin, TN

Comparing Gallatin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens53
Male Share of the Population46
Age of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men38

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income48
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better37
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home46
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime12

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