GOODLETTSVILLE, TN
Explore Goodlettsville’s historic sites, parks, local restaurants, and homes as you get to know this city on Nashville’s north side.
LIVING IN GOODLETTSVILLE
Goodlettsville sits along I-65 roughly 12 to 15 miles north of downtown Nashville, depending on your route, and it has kept its own identity. When Nashville and Davidson County merged their governments in 1963, Goodlettsville chose to stay independent. Today it’s one of the Metro area’s satellite cities, with its own city government, parks department, and police and fire services. The city limits cross the Davidson-Sumner county line: more than half of the land is in Sumner County, while most residents live on the Davidson County side.
What I like about Goodlettsville is how much history is packed into a small city. Inside 147-acre Moss-Wright Park you’ll find Mansker’s Station, a reproduction of a 1779 frontier fort, and the Bowen House, completed in 1787 and known as the oldest brick home in Middle Tennessee. Downtown Main Street has antique shops, a local bistro with live music, and the Visitor Center mural honoring the country music legends with Goodlettsville ties. The city is also home to the corporate headquarters of Dollar General.
Homes here range from 1960s and 1970s brick ranches on established streets to split-levels and newer two-story homes in more recent subdivisions. One thing to know when you’re house hunting: a Goodlettsville mailing address (ZIP 37072) doesn’t always mean a home is inside the city limits. The ZIP also covers parts of Nashville-Davidson County, Millersville, and Robertson County, and the county and city a home sits in affect property taxes and school assignment. I always check both on every listing.
Quick Facts About Goodlettsville
- Location: North of Downtown Nashville along I-65, about 12 to 15 miles from downtown
- Counties: Davidson County and Sumner County (city limits); the 37072 ZIP code also extends into Robertson County
- ZIP Codes: 37072 (street addresses); 37070 (PO boxes only)
- Major Roads: I-65 (Exits 96, 97, and 98), US 31W (Louisville Highway), US 41, State Route 386, Long Hollow Pike, Rivergate Parkway, and Main Street
- Nearby Areas to Explore: Hendersonville, Millersville, White House, and Madison
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
Local Favorites
Goodlettsville’s local dining runs from barbecue and Cajun cooking to a Main Street bistro and a from-scratch bakery, and a couple of hometown traditions are worth putting on your calendar.
- Casper’s Bistro – Bistro, bar, and live music on South Main Street in the heart of downtown.
- Buck’s Barbeque – Barbecue, daily specials, and catering on Cartwright Street.
- Lagniappe Bayou Kitchen – Cajun and Southern cooking on Springfield Highway.
- Long Hollow Pizza & Pub – Pizza and pub favorites on Conference Drive.
- Healthy Body Bakery – Bakery on Conference Drive with daily offerings and special orders.
- Willa’s Mercantile – Home of Willa’s Shortbread, with a shop on West Cedar Street.
- Yulefest – Free holiday evening at Mansker’s Station, the Bowen House, and the Visitor Center, held the first Saturday in December.
- GOODFest In The Park – Free fall festival at Moss-Wright Park each October with a vendor marketplace, food, music, and a candy trail.
Branch Library
The Goodlettsville Branch of Nashville Public Library is right on Rivergate Parkway, and two Sumner County libraries are a short drive away.
- Goodlettsville Branch Library – Nashville Public Library branch at 205 Rivergate Parkway with children’s and teen areas, public computers, and meeting room space.
- Millersville Public Library – Sumner County library on Louisville Highway in neighboring Millersville.
- Hendersonville Public Library – Sumner County library on Saundersville Road in nearby Hendersonville.
Parks & Recreation
Goodlettsville Parks & Recreation runs seven parks and community facilities, and Moss-Wright Park, with the city’s historic sites inside it, is the centerpiece.
- Moss-Wright Park – The city’s largest park at 147 acres, with ball fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters, and a 2-mile marked walking trail.
- Historic Mansker’s Station – Reproduction of Kasper Mansker’s 1779 frontier fort, opened in 1988 inside Moss-Wright Park, with guided tours.
- Bowen House – Completed in 1787 and known as the oldest brick home in Middle Tennessee; tours pair with Mansker’s Station.
- Fenway’s Dog Park – Off-leash park inside Moss-Wright Park with separate areas for large and small dogs.
- Peay Park & Delmas Long Community Center – Goodlettsville’s original park, home to a gym, walking track, and fitness classes.
- Pleasant Green Pool – The city’s seasonal summer pool; Pleasant Green Park also has a half-mile walking trail.
- Old Stone Bridge – Dry-stacked stone bridge built around 1840 over Mansker Creek, off Old Stone Bridge Road.
- Heritage Day – Hands-on frontier trades like blacksmithing and woodworking at Mansker’s Station each April.
Shopping & Everyday Essentials
Everyday errands are easy to handle in town, and downtown Main Street adds antique and vintage shopping to the mix.
- Main Street Antique District – Antique malls and vintage shops in downtown Goodlettsville; the city keeps a current list.
- Goodlettsville Farmers & Artisan Market – Producer-only market every Thursday, 3 to 7 PM, from the first Thursday in May through the first Thursday in October at the Visitor Center.
- Publix at Caldwell Square – Grocery store on Long Hollow Pike.
- Kroger Goodlettsville Northcreek – Grocery store with pickup on Northcreek Boulevard.
- Goodlettsville Chamber Business Directory – Search local shops, services, and contractors by category.
SCHOOLS & LOCAL RESOURCES
Goodlettsville, TN Schools
Goodlettsville sits in two counties, so a home’s public school district depends on which side of the county line the address falls on. Addresses on the Davidson County side are served by Metro Nashville Public Schools, and addresses on the Sumner County side are served by Sumner County Schools. The Goodlettsville 37072 ZIP code also extends beyond the city limits into Robertson County, where homes are served by Robertson County Schools. A mailing address or ZIP code alone won’t tell you the assigned schools, so look up each property with the district’s own tool and confirm directly with the district.
- Metro Nashville Public Schools: Find My School – Davidson County side of Goodlettsville.
- Sumner County Schools: Find My School Zone – Sumner County side of Goodlettsville.
- Robertson County Schools: Zoning Information – Robertson County portions of the 37072 ZIP code.
Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce
The Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce, located on North Main Street, is a resource for finding local businesses, networking, and community events. For city services, parks programs, and the events calendar, the City of Goodlettsville website is the place to start.
Visit the Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce | Visit the City of Goodlettsville
