Nashville

History

Settlement of land in and around Nashville began with the acquisition of land from native populations under the 1809 Treaty of Fort Wayne. This was expanded with more acquisitions under the 1818 Treaty of St. Mary's. Founded in 1836 by county agent Banner C. Brummett, it was first named Jacksonburg. The population of the entire county was estimated to be 150 in 1830. The first Nashville courthouse was constructed in 1837 and a jail was added in the same year. By 1840, area population had grown to 2,364. The town was officially incorporated in 1872. The Brown County Courthouse Historic District and F.P. Taggart Store are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Nashville has a total area of , all land. Nashville's rolling hills, ridges, and valleys are a story of the north fork of Salt Creek. The surrounding hills are made of sandstone, siltstone and shale. These sedimentary rocks were laid down in an ancient river delta named the Borden delta, similar to the current Mississippi River delta. Salt Creek (south), Greasy Creek (east), and Jackson Branch Creek (west) have cut down through the surrounding terrain to give Nashville its rolling hills. Lake Monroe, the largest lake in Indiana, was constructed by damming Salt Creek south of Bloomington. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Nashville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Brown County High School
  High · Nashville · 509 students · 11.8:1 ratio
• Brown County Middle School
  Middle · Nashville · 379 students · 15.8:1 ratio
• Helmsburg Elementary School
  Elementary · Morgantown · 264 students · 17.6:1 ratio
• Sprunica Elementary School
  Elementary · Nineveh · 256 students · 15.1:1 ratio
• Van Buren Elementary School
  Elementary · Nashville · 245 students · 15.3:1 ratio