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Gallatin is a city in Sumner County of the American state of Tennessee. It is a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee.
Get in
editBy plane
edit- 1 Music City Executive Airport, 1475 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 615 452-7248. General aviation airport just three miles from downtown Gallatin.
- 2 Nashville International Airport (BNA IATA), One Terminal Dr (In Nashville), ☏ +1 615 275-1675. The Nashville International Airport is approximately a 40-minute drive from Gallatin.
By car
editGallatin is accessible from I-65 (north–south) via TN-386 ("Vietnam Veterans Blvd"). Highway TN-31E (east–west) bisects the city and is also known as "Nashville Pike" and "East Broadway".
Get around
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By car
editCar is your best bet. The average speed on highways ranges from 55–65 mph, while city streets are generally 35–50 mph unless otherwise posted.
Several car rental agencies, including national outfits, operate in Gallatin. Ridesharing and taxis are also available.
Parking
editFree parking lots are located around businesses.
By foot
editWhile going on foot is a viable option in certain areas, it is otherwise not recommended due to the spread-out nature of the city. However, an able-bodied person could traverse on foot in decent weather. Sidewalks are prevalent in the city's downtown and immediate surrounding areas, but they become sparse when reaching the city outskirts.
See
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A number of homes and properties in Gallatin and its surrounding unincorporated areas are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1 Cragfont, 200 Cragfont Rd (in Castalian Springs), ☏ +1 615 452-7070. April 7 – October 30; Th–Su 9:30AM–4:30PM, closed M–W. Completed in 1802, Cragfont is an early frontier house that was the home of General James Winchester, a prominent veteran of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Adults $9–10, children (5–17) $5.
- 2 Rose Mont, 810 South Water Ave, ☏ +1 615 451-2331. April–October, W–Sa 10AM–4PM. Formerly the home of Judge Josephus Conn Guild that was completed in 1842 and was recognized as a thoroughbred stud farm. Adults $10, children (under 6) free.
- 3 Sumner County Museum, 183 West Main St, ☏ +1 615 451-3738. March–November, Tu–F 10AM–4PM. Located behind Trousdale Place, the three-story building features Native American and African American displays, automobiles, period clothing, quilts, military and gun collections, and music and entertainment items. $5.
- 4 Trousdale Place, 183 West Main St, ☏ +1 615 452-5648. The home of former Tennessee Governor William Trousdale (1849–1851) was built around 1813. Adults $10, children (under 12) free.
- 5 Wynnewood, 210 Old Highway 25 (in Castalian Springs), ☏ +1 615 452-5463. April 7 – October 30; Th–Su 9:30AM–4:30PM, closed M–W. Erected in 1828, the former inn and mineral springs resort is the largest existing log structure in Tennessee. Adults $9–10, children (5–17) $5.
Do
editGeneral
edit- Civic Center
- NCG
- 1 Adventure Alley, 460 W Main St, ☏ +1 615 590-4386. M Th 10AM-8PM, F noon–10PM, Sa 11AM-11PM, Su 1–9PM. Formerly known as the Holder Family Fun Center, the facility offers 36 bowling lanes, a go-kart track, laser tag, bumper cars, an 18-hole glow mini golf course, rock climbing, roller skating, and an arcade with redemption counter. Prices vary.
Outdoors
edit- Tommy Garrott Aquatics Facility
- Bledsoe
- 2 Triple Creek Park, 1333 Touchdown Dr, ☏ +1 615 451-5911. At 185 acres, the city's largest park includes football fields, youth and adult softball fields, baseball and all-purpose fields, soccer fields, a playground, 18-hole disc golf course, walking trail, dog park, and picnic pavilions.
- 3 Municipal Park, 160 Municipal Park Dr, ☏ +1 615 451-5911. Municipal Park offers little league baseball practice and game fields, baseball fields, softball fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a multipurpose field, playground, picnic pavilions, and picnic area with grills, restrooms, and concession stands.
- 4 Nat Caldwell Park, 1845 Nashville Pike (across the street), ☏ +1 615 822-4846. Located in the headwaters of Station Camp Creek on Old Hickory Lake, this small waterfront park has a reservable group picnic shelter, grill, open grassy areas, and shoreline for fishing. It is also suitable for launching kayaks and canoes from the shoreline.
- 5 Lock 4 Park, 1598 Lock 4 Rd, ☏ +1 615 451-5911. Located on Old Hickory Lake / the Cumberland River, the park includes mountain bike trails, walking trails, fishing areas, playgrounds, inline hockey rinks, a skate park, boat ramp, shelters, picnic areas, and restroom facilities.
- 6 Long Hollow Golf Course, 1080 Long Hollow Pike, ☏ +1 615 451-3120. 8AM–dusk. An 18-hole golf course with driving range, putting green, cart sheds, and concessions. Prices vary.
- 7 Cages Bend Campground, 1125 Benders Ferry Rd, ☏ +1 615 824-4989. This RV campground offers a playground, boat ramp, fishing docks, group picnic shelter, showers, and laundry facilities. All sites have electric and water hookups.
Buy
edit- Town Creek Chic
- Timeless Treasures
- Towne Square Records & Comics
https://www.theramblinbee.com/
- 1 Rivergate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy (in Goodlettsville), ☏ +1 615 859-3458. M–Th 11AM–7PM, F 11AM–8PM, Sa 10AM–8PM, Su noon–6PM. Located in nearby Goodlettsville, the mall is anchored by Dillard's, JCPenney, and Macy's and includes some 70 shops plus a food court.
- 2 The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd (in Hendersonville), ☏ +1 866 704-3000. A shopping complex with both locally-owned and chain retailers, entertainment, and restaurants. Offerings include Barnes & Noble, Bath & Body Works, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, Lane Bryant, Maru Iyagi Sushi & Grill, Regal Streets of Indian Lake & IMAX Cinema, and Sam's Sports Grill. Special events are often held on the Plaza. It is the site of the Hendersonville Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8:30am to 1:30pm in mid-May through mid-September.
Eat
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- 1 Café Rakka, 71A New Shackle Island Rd, ☏ +1 615 824-6264. M–Sa 11AM–8PM. Authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine made fresh daily.
Sleep
edit- 1 Baymont by Wyndham Gallatin, 354 Sumner Hall Dr, ☏ +1 615 442-6413. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Complimentary amenities include continental breakfast, WiFi, parking, and an outdoor pool. Pets are allowed, and this is a completely non-smoking hotel. $90 per night for a single room, and up.
- 2 Hilton Garden Inn Gallatin, 1460 Tulip Poplar Dr, ☏ +1 615 265-0342. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Access to free WiFi, parking, an indoor pool, and a fitness center are included in your stay. The hotel is pet-friendly and non-smoking. $135 per night for a single room, and up.
- 3 Hampton Inn Gallatin, 980 Village Green Crossing, ☏ +1 615 206-9595. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Complementary amenities include hot breakfast, WiFi, parking, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and meeting rooms. Pets are allowed, and this is a non-smoking hotel. $193 per night for a single room, and up.
- 4 Sleep Inn & Suites Gallatin, 983 Village Green Crossing, ☏ +1 615 989-9414. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Guests are provided with free WiFi and hot breakfast, as well as a fitness center. Pets are not allowed, and this is a non-smoking hotel. $104 per night for a single room, and up.
- 5 Quality Inn Gallatin-Nashville Metro, 1001 Village Green Crossing, ☏ +1 615 451-4494. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Access to free WiFi, hot breakfast, parking, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center are included in your stay. The hotel is pet-friendly and non-smoking. $95 per night for a single room, and up.
- 6 Econo Lodge Gallatin - Metro Nashville, 221 W Main St, ☏ +1 615 452-5433. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Complementary WiFi and coffee and access to an outdoor pool and meeting room are included in your stay. The facility is non-smoking, and pets are not allowed. $81 per night for a single room, and up.
