Gallatin, Tennessee
Gallatin: The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee. It is located on the Cumberland River in the central part of the state. Gallatin is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gallatin Historical Society and the Gallatin Civic Center.
About
Gallatin is a city located in the county of Sumner in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,278 and a population density of 363 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,335 inhabitants.
The city was created 222 years ago in 1801.
Gallatin, Tennessee is a city in and the county seat of Sumner County, Tennessee. The population was 30,278 at the 2010 census and 44,431 at the 2020 census. Named for United States Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, the city was established on the Cumberland River and made the county seat of Sumner County in 1802.
Gallatin's downtown area is home to a number of historic buildings and entertainment venues, including the Sumner County Courthouse (1820), First National Bank (1908), Sumner County Jail (1900), Uptown Theater (1928), Gallatin City Hall (1937) and several churches. The city is also home to a number of restaurants, shops and galleries as well as a full-service hospital.
The Gallatin School District operates three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school within the city. Several private schools are also located in Gallatin including Center Grove Christian Academy (K-12) and St. Michael Catholic School (K-8).
Gallatin is home to several manufacturing plants, including those of Calsonic Kansei North America Inc., Federal Mogul Corp., HarbisonWalker Refrigeration Systems LLC (formerly Munters USA Corp.), Ingles Markets Inc., LafargeHolcim (formerly RockTenn LLC), Newell Brands Inc., and Toyota Industries Corporation (TIC).
The city's economy also relies on tourism related to nearby historic sites such as Belle Meade Plantation and The Hermitage—home of President Andrew Jackson—and attractions such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Parthenon in Nashville.
Gallatin has been named America's Best City by two national publications: Livability Magazine in 2012 and Money Magazine in 2015; it was also named one of America's 100 Greenest Cities by Popular Science Magazine in 2017
Quick Facts about Gallatin
| Population : | 44,335 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Tennessee (United States) |
| County : | Sumner County |
| Postal code : | 37066 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 615 |
| Area : | 83.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 538 feet / 164 meters |
| Capital city : | Gallatin is capital of Sumner County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1802 (222 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:57:21 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 532 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 31.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gallatin is located at 36°23'18"N 86°26'48"W (36.3883800, -86.4466600).
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Official website of Gallatin
Demographics
The population of Gallatin increased by 31.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 30,278 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,003 | 2.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,664 | 2.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,273 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,225 | 2.87% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 34,233 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,661 | 4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,447 | 4.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,610 | 7.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,918 | 5.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,335 | 3.2% | estimation process |
People born in Gallatin (23)
People born in Gallatin, including politician Balie Peyton, politician Charles B. Mitchel, politician Robert Desha, .
List
- Johnny Maddox (American musician) he was born in 04/08/1927
- Joseph Hopkins Peyton (American politician (1808-1845)) he was born in 20/05/1808
- Huell Howser (American television personality) he was born in 18/10/1945
- Brent Alexander (American football player) he was born in 10/01/1961
- Hoss Allen (American radio DJ) he was born in 03/12/1922
- William M. Gwin (American politician) he was born in 09/10/1805
- Ray Oldham (American football player (1951-2005)) he was born in 23/02/1951
- John Dement (American politician) he was born in 26/04/1804
- Larry Joe Inman (Tennessee State U. women's basketball head coach) he was born in 03/01/1948
- Rezin Bowie (inventor, Louisiana legislator) he was born in 08/09/1793
- Vester R. Wright (American horse trainer) he was born in 27/01/1921
- William Read Scurry (Confederate Army general) he was born in 10/02/1821
- Nacole Rice (American singer) she was born in 27/01/1985
- Paul Trousdale (American real estate developer) he was born in 01/01/1915
- Ben Briley (singer) he was born in 19/03/1989
- Tom Brown (American football player) he was born in 02/07/1890
- Bob Taylor Dobbins (American football player) he was born in 03/07/1890
- James Fred Rippy (American professor) he was born in 27/10/1892
Schools in Gallatin
College & universities near Gallatin, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222053 | Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin (TN) | 37066-3188 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gallatin, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
Post offices near Gallatin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Post Office | Gallatin (TN) | 37066 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Gallatin , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 1,761 people.
- Gallatin , Texas human settlement in Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America with a population of 435 people.
Other cities in Sumner County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sumner County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville | 59,323 | The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee. |
| Portland | 13,301 | City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States |
| White House | 12,975 | Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America |
| Millersville | 6,798 | City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States |
| Westmoreland | 2,429 | Town in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States |
| Mitchellville | 195 | Human settlement in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Gallatin distances to largest Tennessee cities
