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Nashville Tennessee Map

Explore Nashville, Tennessee, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Nashville, Tennessee

How to Use This Nashville, Tennessee Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Nashville, Tennessee. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Tennessee or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Nashville.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Nashville
State	Tennessee (TN)
County	Davidson County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	36.16589
Longitude	-86.784443
Population	1,201,962
Density	555.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	37219, 37201, 37202, 37203, 37204
Area Code	615
County Seat	Nashville

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About Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville is a locality in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States. With a population of 1,201,962, it is one of the largest cities in Tennessee. The population density is 555.6 people per km². Nashville is located at 36.1659°N, 86.7844°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 37219, 37201, 37202.

Nashville defines the character of the landscape through the persistent, winding presence of the Cumberland River as it carves a path through the limestone bedrock of the Middle Tennessee basin. It lies 7.4 miles south-southwest of Madison, TN (from Madison, TN: bearing 212°T), and is situated 9.6 miles northwest of Antioch. The environment is defined by the gentle, verdant swells of the earth, creating a topography that feels both intimate and expansive, with the distant Appalachian Mountains serving as a faint, hazy silhouette on the far eastern horizon. Within the immediate vicinity, one finds the serene waters of Bush Lake tucked into the landscape, while the Bicentennial state park provides a central green space that anchors the urban core. The air here often holds a heavy, golden quality during the late afternoon, catching the light in a way that softens the edges of the skyline and turns the surrounding woodland into a mosaic of deep, shifting greens.

Founding narratives of Nashville trace back to the late eighteenth century, when settlers arrived to establish a permanent foothold near the banks of the Cumberland River, drawn by the fertile soil and the strategic advantage of the waterway. The growth of Nashville was punctuated by its emergence as a vital commercial hub, where the intersection of overland routes and river traffic facilitated a steady expansion of trade and population. Historical echoes remain in the older quarters, where the architecture reflects an earnest ambition to create a center of culture and governance in the wilderness. Over the generations, Nashville has matured from a frontier outpost into a significant regional authority, maintaining a sense of continuity that honors those early, arduous efforts to tame the land.

Economic vitality in Nashville thrives upon a diverse foundation that ranges from healthcare administration and publishing to a deeply entrenched legacy of musical production. The infrastructure is bolstered by the presence of esteemed academic institutions such as Vanderbilt University, which fosters a climate of rigorous intellectual inquiry and professional advancement. As the Natchez Trace offers a historical corridor for modern travelers, the physical layout of the region supports a robust network of commerce that extends well beyond the city limits. The industry here relies on the industrious spirit of its workforce, creating a cycle of development that balances the preservation of local tradition with the demands of an increasingly interconnected global marketplace.

Cultural life in Nashville expresses itself through the persistent hum of creative endeavor, manifesting in the professional sports franchises that command the loyalty of the public and the collegiate rivalries that stir the local pulse. The calendar is marked by major annual events and festivals that celebrate the artistic heritage of the region, drawing visitors to landmarks that stand as testaments to the influence of figures like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton. Daily life in Nashville is punctuated by the rhythm of performances that spill out from the downtown districts, where the architecture of the past meets the modern aspirations of a growing population. People often gather in the open spaces of Bicentennial, finding a quiet respite from the exertion of the day while reflecting on the peculiar, enduring beauty of a life lived in the shadow of the Mackie Valley.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park (Historic Site) — 0.1 mi, 013° N
Tennessee State Museum (Museum) — 0.1 mi, 013° N
Ryman Auditorium (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 0.5 mi, 125° SE
Fiddle & Bow (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 0.5 mi, 125° SE
Frist Art Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 178° S
Bridgestone Arena (Stadium) — 0.6 mi, 140° SE
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 117° SE
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 117° SE
Walk of Fame Park (Attraction) — 0.7 mi, 131° SE
Studio B (Historic Site) — 0.7 mi, 194° S
Johnny Cash Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 127° SE
Nissan Stadium (Stadium) — 1.0 mi, 098° E
Music Row (Landmark) — 1.6 mi, 202° S
The Parthenon (Monument) — 1.7 mi, 251° W
Centennial Park (Nature Reserve) — 1.7 mi, 251° W
Grand Ole Opry (Theatre / Concert Hall) — 5.0 mi, 062° NE
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center (Attraction) — 5.0 mi, 063° NE
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery (Historic Site) — 5.1 mi, 235° SW
The Hermitage (Historic Site) — 6.9 mi, 085° E
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage (Historic Site) — 6.9 mi, 085° E
Andrew Jackson (Public Artwork) — 0.1 mi, 072° E
Alvin York (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 037° NE
Sam Davis (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 172° S
Officers Memorial (Monument) — 0.1 mi, 144° SE
Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) (Arts Centre) — 0.1 mi, 129° SE
Musicians Hall of Fame (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 038° NE
Bicentennial (State Park) — 0.2 mi, 340° N
James K. Polk Theater (Theatre) — 0.2 mi, 120° SE
Arcade Street (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 115° SE
O Gallery (Gallery) — 0.3 mi, 115° SE
Tennessee Amphitheater (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 334° NW
Gulch Greenway (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 228° SW
Printers Alley (Attraction) — 0.3 mi, 106° E
Statehood Memorial (McNairy Spring) (Monument) — 0.3 mi, 329° NW
Museum of Christian and Gospel Music (Museum) — 0.4 mi, 125° SE
Cheatham Lake (Recreation Area) — 0.5 mi, 050° NE
National Museum of African American Music (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 140° SE
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 144° SE
George Jones Museum (Museum) — 0.5 mi, 113° SE
Bell Carillon (Attraction) — 0.5 mi, 333° NW
Charlie Daniels Museum (Museum) — 0.6 mi, 115° SE
Rmh - Kerr Mcgee Property (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 117° SE
Fort Negley (Local Park) — 1.3 mi, 158° S
Centennial (Local Park) — 1.6 mi, 231° SW
Radnor Lake (State Park) — 6.3 mi, 185° S

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