Joelton, Tennessee facts for kids
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Joelton
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 Joelton, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Joelton, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
37080
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| Area code(s) | 615, 629 |
Joelton is a friendly neighborhood located in Nashville, a big city in Tennessee. It's part of Davidson County. Joelton is managed by the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County. This is because the governments of Nashville and Davidson County have joined together, or consolidated. Joelton's zip code also reaches into a part of Cheatham County. In 2014, about 8,189 people lived here.
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Exploring Joelton's Location
Joelton is mostly found in the northwest part of Davidson County. It is located along Interstate 24 (Exit 35) and connects with U.S. Route 431. Some areas of Joelton near Exit 31 of Interstate 24 are actually in Cheatham County.
Joelton's Unique Identity
Even though most of Joelton is part of Metropolitan Nashville – Davidson County, it still feels like its own special community. Joelton sits on the edge of the Western Highland Rim. This is just a few miles from where the Nashville Basin begins.
Understanding Joelton's Landscape
The land in and around Joelton is quite rugged. You'll see steep, rolling hills where the solid rock (called bedrock) is close to the surface. Joelton is a mix of country and suburban areas. It has many farms and neighborhoods. It's about a 25-minute drive northwest of Nashville. Even with Nashville growing fast, Joelton has mostly stayed a rural area. The population grew by 14 percent from 2000 to 2014.
Joelton's Past: A Look at History
A report from the Metro Nashville government, called NashvilleNext, tells us about Joelton's early settlers. People from Germany, Scotland, Ireland, and Italy were among the first to settle here.
Farming and Community Growth
Farming was very important to Joelton's economy for a long time. Small family farms on good land and people growing food for themselves in the hills were the main ways people made a living. This continued until the 1920s. Joelton still has several old rural properties. You can see small farms along Whites Creek Pike in the northern part of the area. Many of these farms have bungalows as their farmhouses. This shows how popular this house style was, even in the countryside.
Bringing Modern Services to Joelton
Joelton had its own separate utility district until 1974. This meant it had its own system for things like water and electricity. Councilman Guy Bates played a big role in bringing more services from Metro Nashville to Joelton. Thanks to him, Joelton got a fire hall in 1978. It also got paved roads, street lights, and other helpful things. However, the community faced a challenge when its high school closed in 1980.
Learning in Joelton: Education
Joelton has a middle school and an elementary school. Students who live in Joelton and are ready for high school usually go to one of two places. They might attend nearby Whites Creek High School. This school is part of the Metropolitan Nashville school district. Or, they might go to Sycamore Middle School and Sycamore High School in Pleasant View. Joelton High School closed its doors in 1980.
