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Living in Goodlettsville, TN

Living in Goodlettsville, TN means a city split between Davidson and Sumner counties, about 12–16 miles north of downtown Nashville on I-65, with a 147-acre central park and a Main Street antiques district. The county line sets your property tax rate and school district. A $450 million redevelopment of the old RiverGate Mall site is set to reshape the south end through about 2030.

By Trevor Barber, Realtor, Benchmark Realty · Updated October 2026

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At a glance

Goodlettsville, TN real estate at a glance.

The basics on where it is, what homes are selling for and what you'll pay in property tax. Market numbers move every month, so ask me for this week's.

  • CountyDavidson (south) and Sumner (north)
  • Population17,506 (2025 est., Census)
  • To downtown NashvilleAbout 12–16 miles via I-65
  • Median sale price$398,236 (3 months to Aug 2026, Redfin)
  • Median days on market52 (Aug 2026, Redfin)
  • Property taxabout $1.93 (Sumner) or $3.29 (Davidson) per $100 assessed

Daily life

What it's like living in Goodlettsville, TN.

Main Street antiques and City HallMain Street is a walkable antiques district with several multi-dealer shops, one with 50+ dealers in about 10,000 sq ft. City Hall at 105 S. Main hosts the December tree lighting and Candy Cane Village.
Moss-Wright Park and local parksMoss-Wright Park covers 147 acres with sports fields, trails, a dog park, a playground and an arboretum. Peay Park has tennis, pickleball and a splash pad, and a disc golf course runs along Mansker Creek.
Mansker's Station and local historyMansker's Station is a reconstructed 1779–80 frontier fort with costumed interpreters, next to the 1787 Bowen-Campbell House, described as the oldest brick home in Middle Tennessee. Yulefest is held at the fort each December.
Dining, shopping and getting aroundDining leans casual, with hot chicken, barbecue and Southern home cooking, while the RiverGate corridor on Gallatin Pike and Rivergate Parkway handles chain shopping. I-65 has interchanges at Long Hollow Pike, Rivergate Parkway and US 31W, and the airport is about 15 miles away.

The honest version

Pros and cons of living in Goodlettsville, TN.

What residents like
  • Moss-Wright Park: 147 acres with trails, a dog park, ball fields and disc golf
  • I-65 access puts downtown Nashville about 12–16 miles away; Census mean commute is 26.3 minutes
  • Main Street antiques district and local history at Mansker's Station and the Bowen-Campbell House
  • Annual events: Heritage Day in April, July 3 fireworks, GOODFest in October, Yulefest in December
  • Median sale price near $398,236 (Redfin, 3 months to August 2026), with homes selling at 98.5% of list
What to know
  • I-65 widening runs through about November 2027, with US 31W cut to one lane each way until summer 2027
  • Residents near Loretta Drive and Long Hollow Pike report lost tree buffers, highway noise and overnight work
  • The city paused high-density housing in January 2025 after about 600 units were approved since 2020
  • City leaders note limited upscale dining, such as steakhouses, and nightlife is limited
  • Davidson-side property tax is about $3.29 per $100 assessed versus about $1.93 on the Sumner side

Based on resident reviews, local news coverage and city meetings.

Schools

Goodlettsville, TN schools.

Two public school districts serve Goodlettsville, and the county line decides which one an address uses. The Davidson County side is zoned to Metro Nashville Public Schools, and the Sumner County side is zoned to Sumner County Schools. Zones follow district boundaries, not the Goodlettsville mailing address or ZIP code, and they can change, so check each address with the district lookup and the state report card.

Zoning can change. Always confirm the schools for a specific address with the district.

What's changing

Is Goodlettsville, TN growing?

  • RiverGate Mall site: a $450 million mixed-use redevelopment, with demolition underway as of July 2026 and work running to about 2030.
  • I-65 widening Phase 3 runs from March 2025 to about November 2027, adding lanes and rebuilding the US 31W interchange; US 31W is one lane each way until summer 2027.
  • The city paused new high-density housing in January 2025 while it updates its land-use plan; current status is worth confirming with the city.
  • New single-family projects along Long Hollow Pike were approved in 2025, and neighbors have raised traffic and farmland concerns at hearings.

Is it a fit?

Goodlettsville might be for you if…

  • You commute along I-65 or to Rivergate, Madison or Hendersonville and want a short drive without living in the urban core.
  • You want a big central park for trails, ball fields, disc golf and pickleball.
  • You like antiquing, local history and small-town events, and can live near a multi-year redevelopment for future shopping and dining.

Quick answers

Goodlettsville, TN: frequently asked questions.

Is Goodlettsville, TN a good place to live?

It depends on what you want: Goodlettsville, TN offers I-65 access about 12–16 miles from downtown Nashville, a 147-acre central park and a Main Street antiques district. The trade-offs are I-65 construction through November 2027, a city split across two counties with different tax rates and school districts, and a RiverGate redevelopment that will take years.

How far is Goodlettsville from Nashville?

Goodlettsville is about 12–16 miles north of downtown Nashville via I-65, depending on where you start in town. Nashville International Airport is about 15 miles away. The Census reports a mean commute of 26.3 minutes for residents (2020–2024), and I-65 widening work is scheduled through November 2027, so rush-hour trips can run longer.

What is the median home price in Goodlettsville, TN?

The median sale price in Goodlettsville, TN was $398,236 for the three months through August 2026, down 0.94% year over year, per Redfin. Homes sold at 98.5% of list price after a median of 52 days on market. Houzeo, using RealTracs data, showed $436,500 for June 2026, so sources differ.

What are property taxes in Goodlettsville, TN?

Property tax depends on the county: the 2025 combined rate is about $3.289 per $100 of assessed value on the Davidson side and about $1.928 on the Sumner side, per MTIDA. Tennessee assesses homes at 25% of appraised value, so a $400,000 home pays roughly $3,290 a year in Davidson and $1,930 in Sumner. Confirm rates with the county trustee.

What school district serves Goodlettsville, TN?

Two districts serve Goodlettsville, TN: Metro Nashville Public Schools on the Davidson County side and Sumner County Schools on the Sumner County side. Zoning is set by address, not by the Goodlettsville mailing address or ZIP code, and zones can change. Use each district's school zone lookup tool to confirm a specific property.

Is Goodlettsville, TN growing?

Sources disagree on direction. The Census estimates 17,506 residents in July 2025, down 1.5% from the 2020 census, while MTIDA lists 18,703 for 2025 and projects 19,941 by 2030. The city approved about 600 housing units after 2020, and the $450 million RiverGate redevelopment is planned through about 2030.

What is Goodlettsville, TN known for?

Goodlettsville, TN is known for Mansker's Station, a reconstructed 1779–80 frontier fort, and the 1787 Bowen-Campbell House inside 147-acre Moss-Wright Park. Other draws include the Main Street antiques district, GOODFest each October with 100+ vendors, and the RiverGate retail corridor, where the former mall site is being redeveloped.

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Sources and notes · Last updated October 2026

Figures are estimates from the public sources above and change over time. Confirm taxes, schools and utilities for a specific address.