Nashville, Illinois
Nashville is a city of 2,940 people in Washington County, Illinois, founded in June 8, 1830.
Why visit Nashville
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 11 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include State Theater and Louisville and Nashville Depot.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Nashville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nashville
Nashville is a city in Washington County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 3,105. It is the county seat of Washington County.
From the Wikipedia article Nashville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Louisville and Nashville Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Railway station in Nashville, the United States of America
Washington County Historical Society Museum
Museum · 0.5 mi
326 South Kaskaskia Street, Nashville
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes11
History
Nashville was originally called New Nashville; under the latter name, it was laid out in 1830. The local post office was established as Nashville in 1831.
On July 16, 2024, approximately 200 residents were evacuated because the failure of the Nashville Dam was considered imminent after the region received 5 inches of rain in 6 hours.
From the History section of Nashville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Saint Ann Catholic School
School · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
675 South Mill Street, Nashville
Healthcare1
Map of Nashville
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 2.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 2.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 3.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 2.7 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nashville 1 E (2 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
Washington County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Centralia Municipal Airport (ENL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Centralia 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Carlyle 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Breese 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Central City 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Marissa 21 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Aviston 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Du Quoin 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Mount Vernon 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Lebanon 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Freeburg 29 mi west, about 47 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
- Washington County Courthouse in Nashville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Nashville L&N depot in Illinois, Nyttend, Public domain
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