Gallatin, Tennessee
Gallatin is a city of 48,532 people in Sumner County, Tennessee, founded in 1802.
Why visit Gallatin
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 55 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include NCG Gallatin 10, Welch College, Cairo Rosenwald School and Gallatin Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Gallatin
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About Gallatin
Gallatin is a city in and the county seat of Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 44,431 at the 2020 census and is estimated to be 52,489 as of 2024. 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. It is located about 30.6 miles northeast of the state capital of Nashville, Tennessee.
From the Wikipedia article Gallatin, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Welch College
School · 4.7 mi
Private four-year college in Gallatin, Tennessee
Museums and landmarks15
Cairo Rosenwald School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic building in Cairo, Tennessee
Gallatin Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Tennessee, United States
Isaac Franklin Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Plantation house in Gallatin, Tennessee, United States
James B. Jameson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.6 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Oakland
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Historic mansion in Gallatin, Tennessee, United States
Oakley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
House near Gallatin, Tennessee
Rascoe-Harris Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Liberty, Tennessee, listed on the NRHP in Sumner County, Tennessee
Rose Mont
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Trousdale Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Former home of Tennessee governor William Trousdale
Trousdale-Baskerville House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Wall Spring
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Tennessee, United States
Walnut Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Gallatin, Tennessee
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
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15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
Bistro - South Water Manor
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
562 South Water Avenue
Tu-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Cumberland Canteen
Restaurant · Burger, Seafood, Steak House, Fish And Chips, Salad, Pizza · 3.8 mi
450 Cherokee Dock Road, Lebanon
Mo-Tu 07:00-14:00, We-Sa 07:00-22:00, Su 07:00-21:00
Double Dogs
Diner · American · 2.7 mi
1620 Nashville Pike
Su-We 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-00:00
19 more on the map.
History
Prior to Gallatin's official establishment, the area along Station Camp Creek was secured by early pioneers. In 1780, Captain William Asher established Asher's Station. This fortified stockade served as a vital defensive outpost and a voting hub under the Cumberland Compact. Gallatin was later established in 1802 as the permanent county seat of Sumner County, in what is called the Middle Tennessee region of the state. The town was named after Albert Gallatin, Secretary of Treasury to Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Andrew Jackson became one of the first to purchase a lot when the town was surveyed and platted in 1803. The town was built around a traditional plan of an open square. Jackson founded the first general store in Gallatin.
In 1803, the first county courthouse and jail were built on the central town square. In 1815, the town was incorporated. In the mid-20th century, it operated under a charter established by a 1953 Private Act of the State Legislature.
From the History section of Gallatin, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay55
Churches and places of worship15
Gallatin Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Joe Shafer Middle School;Joe E. Shafer Middle School
School · 2.6 mi
240 Albert Gallatin Road, Gallatin
Healthcare6
Highpoint Health - Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas
Hospital · 1.9 mi
555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin
Map of Gallatin
204 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 25°F | 4.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 28°F | 4.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 34°F | 4.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 43°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 53°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 44°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 28°F | 5.0 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bethpage 1 S (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sumner County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-06-17: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-12-13: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Nashville-Davidson 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Franklin 23 mi north, about 38 min by car
- Brentwood 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Murfreesboro 37 mi south, about 59 min by car
- Franklin 39 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Bowling Green 41 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Fairview 46 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Clarksville 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Glasgow 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Cookeville 56 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gallatin Tennessee Town Square, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Gallatin, Tennessee - Large Letter Postcard (6331713286), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Oakland-Gallatin,TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wall Spring, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cairo Rosenwald School, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James B. Jameson House-Gallatin, TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rosemont, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fairvue, U.S. Highway 31-E, Gallatin vicinity Sumner County, Tennessee, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Trousdale-Baskerville House, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oakley House-TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walnut Grove-Gallatin, TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welch College Color - Stacked-01, WelchCollege, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wilson Adams Carriage House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS053-E-266139 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-274225 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-266138 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-274224 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Hdp-176 ton Sutherland stamping cells-rear view, Sam D. Wilbur, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr Carol Christian (2025-402), Image: STScI, Public domain
- Dr Carol Christian (2025-402), Image: STScI, Public domain
- Green Bar Bill & Dutch Mann 1986 BRCC 300s kp (2795005014), virtual.boxwell, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS053-E-266140 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-274226 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-7961 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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