The area that Old Hickory occupies was originally farmland during the 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1917, this site and adjacent land was purchased by the US Government for the construction of a gunpowder plant which was erected by the DuPont Company of Philadelphia. This plant was to produce smokeless gunpowder for the allied war effort during World War I. In March of 1918, ground was broken for the construction of the plant.
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Nashville
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is the second most populous city in the state after Memphis. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. Nashville is a major hub for the health care, music, publishing, banking and transportation industries.
Hendersonville
There are many reasons to make Hendersonville, TN home for your family or business. Maybe it's the lake, its parks, a job, the schools system, or just the community itself, but rest assured, the reasons are numerous! As one of the fastest growing communities in Tennessee, Hendersonville offers great opportunities for everyone. Strategically located 18 miles NE of the center of downtown Nashville and 20 miles from Nashville's International Airport, Hendersonville attributes its rapid growth to geographic location and scenic beauty. The city has approximately 32 square miles of land and 26 miles of shoreline on Old Hickory Lake.
Mt. Juliet
Mt. Juliet is located approximately 17 miles east of Nashville on Interstate 40 and is only about 15 minutes from the Nashville International Airport. Known as the "City Between the Lakes," we are situated between Old Hickory Lake on the Cumberland River and J. Percy Priest Lake on the Stones River. Mt. Juliet is a great place to call home, locate an industry or business, and enjoy a quiet, relaxing lifestyle. Our community delivers what many areas only promise: the charm of small town life amid scenic rolling hills and sparkling lakes, all in close proximity to major shopping and entertainment.
Goodlettsville
Goodlettsville is a city in Davidson and Sumner counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Goodlettsville was incorporated as a city in 1958 with a population of just over 3,000 residents; at the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,780. Goodlettsville chose to remain autonomous in 1963 when the city of Nashville merged with the government of Davidson County. Therefore, Goodlettsville is only governed by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County in a limited manner.
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