Nashville, Indiana
Nashville is a town of 1,386 people in Brown County, Indiana, founded in 1837.
Why visit Nashville
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 11 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Brown County Playhouse, Brown County Courthouse Historic District and F.P. Taggart Store.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Nashville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nashville
Nashville is a town in Washington Township, Brown County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,256 at the 2020 census. The town is the county seat of Brown County and is the county's only incorporated town. The town is best known as the center of the Brown County Art Colony and as a tourist destination.
From the Wikipedia article Nashville, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Brown County Courthouse Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
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F.P. Taggart Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic general store located at Nashville, Brown County, Indiana
Restaurants and cafes11
Brown County Sugar Shack
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
51 Chestnut Street, Nashville
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa-Su off
Hobnob Corner
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
This homey eatery serves straight-up American fare such as pot roast in an 1873 landmark building.
17 W. Main Street
We, Th 11:00-20:00; Fr, Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-19:00
Olde Bartley House Coffee & Donuts
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Donut · 0.6 mi
96 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
The Chocolate Moose
Ice cream · 0.7 mi
Small ice cream parlor in Nashville, Indiana since 1933.
Where to stay5
History
Settlement of land in and around Nashville began with the acquisition of land from native populations under the 1809 Treaty of Fort Wayne. This was expanded with more acquisitions under the 1818 Treaty of St. Mary's. Founded in 1836 by county agent Banner C. Brummett, it was first named Jacksonburg. The population of the entire county was estimated to be 150 in 1830. The first Nashville courthouse was constructed in 1837 and a jail was added in the same year. By 1840, area population had grown to 2,364. The town was officially incorporated in 1872. By the turn of the century, heavy logging in the area had caused significant deforestation which resulted in dramatic erosion problems.
In the early twentieth century, a number of artists settled in the area, most notably T. C. Steele, the American Impressionist painter. These artists were the basis for the Brown County Art Colony, which continues to this day as the Brown County Art Guild.
The Brown County Courthouse Historic District and F.P. Taggart Store are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Nashville, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Helmsburg Elementary School
School · 5.3 mi
5378 N Helmsburg School Rd, Morgantown
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 | 37°F | 21°F | 3.8 in | 7.1 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 3.0 in | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bloomington Indiana Univ Hcn (15 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
Brown County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Morgantown 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Bloomington 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Columbus 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Martinsville 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Franklin 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Bargersville 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Gosport 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Seymour 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Greenwood 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Bedford 28 mi southwest, about 44 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
- Nashville Indiana - Corner of Main street (6236000023), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Nashville Indiana (6236002099), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Nashville Indiana - Queen Bee (6236001967), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Nashville Indiana - Another shop (6236526478), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- White Jeep in Nashville, IN - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Brown County Courthouse in Nashville, western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Courthouse in downtown Nashville, Nyttend, Public domain
- The Nashville House - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC0
- The Nashville House - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC0
- Spears Gallery and The Nashville House - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Indiana State Route 135 in Nashville - October 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Nashville shoppes -- Brown County (6236528708), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Nashville Indiana - Express Train (2982440185), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Nashville Express Train Tours - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- That Sandwich Place - Nashville Indiana (2983296818), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Nashville Indiana - another shop (6235999801), Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA, CC BY 2.0
- F.P. Taggart Store from northwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Psathyrella spadiceogrisea 49430325, Brian Hunt, CC BY 4.0
- Psathyrella spadiceogrisea 49430681, Brian Hunt, CC BY 4.0
- Axl Rose Jeep - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Casa del Sol - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC0
- Casa del Sol - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC0
- Casa Del Sol - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Casa del Sol - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC0
- Cornerstone Inn - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Casa Del Sol - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Hillbilly shot glasses - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Old School Way Restroom - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Morel statues - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Big Woods Pizza - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Brown County Courthouse - May 2024 - Sarah Stirech, Missvain, CC0
- Brown County Art Guild - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Copperhead Creek Gem Mine - October 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Trolly's BBQ - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Moonshine Leather Co. - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Brown County - panoramio, hakkun, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Windmill - October 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Brown County Playhouse - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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