Goodlettsville Tennessee Map

About Goodlettsville, Tennessee

Goodlettsville is a locality in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States. It has a population of 17,597. The population density is 471.9 people per km². Goodlettsville is located at 36.3231°N, 86.7133°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 37072.

Goodlettsville unfurls along the gentle curves of the Cumberland River's tributaries, a landscape where the rich, loamy soil of Middle Tennessee meets a sky that can shift from a pale, washed-out blue to the bruised purples of an approaching storm. It lies 4.6 miles north of Madison, TN (from Madison, TN: bearing 0°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west-north-west of Hendersonville. Rolling hills, softened by decades of cultivation and development, give way to flatter expanses where the river's influence is subtly felt in the dampness clinging to the air on a summer morning. The character of Goodlettsville is one of quiet persistence, a place where the verdant green of summer foliage can feel almost overwhelming, and the changing light of dusk casts long, comforting shadows across suburban streets and farmland alike. The history of Goodlettsville is deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of the region, once a vital hub for tobacco farming and the transport of goods along its waterways. This legacy is echoed in the enduring presence of family farms and the open spaces that still punctuate the developed areas. The local economy, while diversifying, retains a connection to its roots, with businesses that serve both the growing residential population and the agricultural needs of the surrounding countryside. Notably, the area is recognized for its role in the broader Nashville metropolitan area, providing a community that balances its own distinct identity with the vibrancy of its larger neighbor, a place where the echoes of past commerce can still be heard in the rustle of cornfields and the distant hum of traffic.

About This Goodlettsville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Goodlettsville, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.323107, -86.71333. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Goodlettsville and Davidson County.

Detailed location data for Goodlettsville includes the ZIP code (37072), telephone area code (615, 629), county seat of Davidson County (Nashville), and school district assignment (Sumner County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Goodlettsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.