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Old Hickory TN Homes and Waterfront Properties
Old Hickory, Tennessee is a historic community in Davidson County located on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. This page shows homes available in the Old Hickory community specifically. If you are searching for waterfront properties across the entire lake including Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, and Lebanon, visit the Old Hickory Lake homes page.
Old Hickory has a genuinely distinctive history and is often called Nashville's best-kept secret. Originally developed around the DuPont powder plant in the early twentieth century, the community was built as a planned company town and retains a neighborhood character that sets it apart from every other community on the lake. The Village shopping district is the social centre of Old Hickory, a walkable stretch of storefronts where neighbors are regulars and the pace of life is noticeably slower than the broader Nashville metro.
Old Hickory provides year-round outdoor recreation. The temperate climate supports a long recreation season with options including boating, fishing, water skiing, hiking, camping, and picnicking along the lake. Old Hickory Beach has a sandy swimming area, a boat launch ramp, a children's playground, a 1.1-mile nature trail, and basic facilities. The Old Hickory Lock and Dam also has a public boat ramp for lake access.
For marina services, Blue Turtle Bay Marina offers over 240 covered wet slips ranging from 30 to 70 feet in length and can accommodate houseboats up to 90 feet. Amenities include private dock gate access, jet ski slips, fuel (diesel, premium, and unleaded), a ship's store, pump-out stations, transient slips, and water and electric hookups at all slips.
Old Hickory Real Estate
Old Hickory is one of the most affordable waterfront communities on Old Hickory Lake and one of the closest to downtown Nashville. Buyers who want genuine lake community character with a manageable commute, and who don't need to be in Gallatin or Hendersonville, consistently find Old Hickory worth a closer look. Waterfront and lake-access homes here start well below comparable properties further east on the lake, and the community's stability and owner-occupancy rate are strong.
Kim Blanton serves buyers and sellers throughout the Old Hickory community and across Davidson County. Contact Kim at 615-969-1460 with any questions about available properties in Old Hickory.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Hickory, TN
What is the difference between Old Hickory TN and Old Hickory Lake?
Old Hickory Lake is the reservoir that spans multiple Middle Tennessee counties including Davidson, Sumner, and Wilson. The town of Old Hickory is a specific Davidson County community located on the western shore of the lake, approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. Searching by the town name returns only properties in that community. To search all waterfront homes across the full lake, use the Old Hickory Lake homes page.
Where is Old Hickory, TN located?
Old Hickory is located in Davidson County, Tennessee, approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. It sits along the western shore of Old Hickory Lake and is accessible via Old Hickory Boulevard and TN-45. The community is part of the greater Nashville metro area with convenient access to I-65 and I-40.
What is Old Hickory TN known for?
Old Hickory is known for its distinctive planned community history, the Village shopping district, Old Hickory Beach, and its reputation as Nashville's best-kept secret. The community was originally developed around a DuPont powder plant in the early twentieth century and retains a neighborhood character and walkability that is unusual this close to Nashville. Boating, fishing, and lake recreation are central to daily life here.
Are homes in Old Hickory TN affordable compared to other lake communities?
Yes. Old Hickory is generally one of the most affordable communities on Old Hickory Lake. Waterfront and lake-access homes here are typically priced below comparable properties in Hendersonville or Gallatin, making it a strong option for buyers who want genuine lake community living with Nashville proximity at a lower price point.
Does Kim Blanton sell homes in Old Hickory, TN?
Yes. Kim Blanton serves buyers and sellers throughout Old Hickory and Davidson County. She can be reached at 615-969-1460 or through the contact form on this site.