HISTORY

Our progressive urban center began in 1779 on the banks of the Cumberland River near the center of present downtown Nashville. There a band of pioneers led by James Robertson cleared the land and built a log stockade called Fort Nashborough. In April of 1780, approximately 60 families followed to settle in the new community.

History and Statistics
· Nashville was settled in 1779
· Nashville became Tennessee’s capital from 1812-1815 and permanently in 1843
· Area- Davidson County/Nashville covers 533 square miles
· Nashville MSA (Metropolitan Statistical Area)- Eight counties:
Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson
· Time: Central Standard, November-March
Central Daylight, April-October

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