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Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Introduction to Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Goodlettsville, Tennessee, in Davidson county, is 11 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is included in the Nashville metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,780 people lived in Goodlettsville.

Goodlettsville History

Goodlettsville was officially incorporated as a city in 1958. The city was named after Dr. Adam Goodlett. It has remained autonomous since 1963, when Nashville was merged with the government of Davidson County.

Goodlettsville and nearby Attractions

  • Moss Wright Park
  • Pleasant Green Park
  • Museum of Beverage Containers & Advertising
  • Death Valley Haunted Woods of Hendersonville
  • Music Valley Wax Museum

Things To Do In Goodlettsville

Goodlettsville provides amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. One can visit the Old Hickory Lock or the Wave Country Amusement park for a family outing. The Music Valley Wax Museum and the Museum of Beverage Containers & Advertising are popular local spots.

Goodlettsville Transportation

Nashville International Airport is nearby.

Goodlettsville Higher Education

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Goodlettsville Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Goodlettsville Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 13%Goodlettsville Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Goodlettsville College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 13%Goodlettsville People in Middle Class or Better
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Goodlettsville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Goodlettsville, TN

Comparing Goodlettsville 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
Well-Paid Single Women710
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men610
Racial Diversity68
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work59
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use37

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes72
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime23

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