The Village At RiverGate
Closed2056 Gallatin Pike N, Madison, TN 37115
Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), TN
Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) occupies the principal urban portion of Davidson County in Middle Tennessee. Centered on Nashville, it includes the pre-1963 city and extensive formerly unincorporated areas, while excluding several satellite municipalities. Covering 497 square miles, the balance combines a growing metropolitan core, rolling inland landscapes, waterways, historic neighborhoods, and a globally recognized identity as Music City. Its renowned cultural influence, universities, healthcare institutions, and expanding business community make it one of the South’s most prominent urban centers.
Recreational Delights
Outdoor opportunities range from waterfront recreation along the Cumberland River to extensive greenways, parks, and wooded ravines. Centennial Park, near Vanderbilt University, features walking paths, gardens, the Parthenon replica, and open lawns. Percy Warner Park and Edwin Warner Park offer hiking, horseback riding, cycling, picnic areas, and scenic overlooks, while Shelby Bottoms Greenway provides trails through wetlands and riverfront habitat. Radnor Lake State Park, just outside the balance near Oak Hill, is popular for birdwatching, hiking, and wildlife observation. Nashville’s extensive greenway network supports running and cycling, and the city’s lakes and rivers provide opportunities for paddling, fishing, boating, and seasonal outdoor festivals.
Culinary Scene
Nashville’s culinary identity blends Southern tradition with nationally recognized innovation. Hot chicken is the signature local specialty, associated especially with restaurants in North Nashville and the original hot-chicken corridors around Jefferson Street and the city’s broader urban core. Downtown, Midtown, Germantown, East Nashville, The Gulch, 12 South, and Wedgewood-Houston offer dense concentrations of restaurants, cocktail bars, coffee shops, bakeries, and chef-driven destinations. Visitors can find barbecue, meat-and-three plates, biscuits, and farm-to-table cooking alongside Mexican, Japanese, Indian, Middle Eastern, Ethiopian, Italian, and contemporary tasting-menu cuisine. Food halls, craft breweries, farmers markets, and a growing immigrant-owned restaurant scene add variety, while lively brunch and late-night dining cultures reflect Nashville’s expanding, youthful population.
Demographics
- The balance has 690,130 residents and a median age of 34.5, notably younger than the U.S. median of 38.9, reflecting a substantial population of young adults and working-age residents.
- Median household income is $77,371, below the U.S. median of $80,734. The 2000 census recorded a diverse population that was 65.91% White and 26.81% Black.
- The balance encompasses 1,287.2 square kilometers, including 61.4 square kilometers of water. Davidson County’s consolidated government includes Nashville and surrounding urban and formerly unincorporated areas.
Population
690,130
Growth 0.85%
Households
313,513
Growth 3.29%
Median Age
34.5
US Median Age 38.9
Median Household Income
$77,371
US Median Household Income $80,734
Education
Vanderbilt University
Tennessee State University
Belmont University
Lipscomb University
Entertainment
Ryman Auditorium
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Frist Art Museum
Quality of Life
Nashville offers a vibrant cultural life, varied neighborhoods, respected universities, major healthcare resources, extensive parks, and a strong employment base. Its relatively young population supports an energetic restaurant, music, and arts scene. Rapid growth has also brought housing-cost pressure, traffic congestion, and development concerns, while access to trails, riverfronts, and regional parks adds important recreational balance.
2022 Population by age
7%
0-4 Years
17%
5-19 Years
7%
20-24 Years
35%
25-44 Years
22%
45-64 Years
13%
65+ Years
Employers
4%
Unemployment rate
Employment sectors
Health Care and Social Assistance
15.36%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
10.71%
Retail Trade
9.81%
Educational Services
9.74%
Accommodation and Food Services
7.63%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Construction
7.11%
Transportation and Warehousing
5.3%
Finance and Insurance
5.12%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management Services
4.96%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
3.97%
Public Administration
3.85%
Information
3.27%
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
2.71%
Wholesale Trade
2.02%
Other
1.16%