1. Welcome to the

    City of Gallatin

  1. An energetic small city set in the idyllic countryside only 30 miles north of Nashville, Gallatin offers the rich variety of recreational, educational, and economic activities you’d expect to find in a bigger city. Recognized as one of the top “power suburbs” in the United States, Gallatin boasts high-paying jobs and low taxes. Economic health, a thriving arts scene, and a vibrant retail environment make Gallatin a hub for family life. 
Monet's "Water Lilies"

GALLATIN YOUTH TURN RECYCLING BIN INTO MONET PAINTING

Gallatin High School's art students are transforming a city-owned recycling bin into Monet's famed "Water Lilies." The group and art students from Volunteer State Community College continue to brush, dab and blend to finish beautifying the bin by this summer,



Music at Gallatin TN's "Third Thursday on Main" event
We have the lineup for the 2018 Third Thursday on Main, a free concert series in the heart of downtown Gallatin.  June 21 - The Parks, July 19 - Michael Ryan Vance, August 16 - South Street Players, September 20 - Off Da Hook
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Thomas Boyers cleans headstones at the Historic Gallatin City Cemetery

HISTORIC GALLATIN CITY CEMETERY CELEBRATES 200 YEARS AT DECORATION DAY

The May 20 event provided a chance for the community to clean up the cemetery, where the city's leaders and citizens have laid to rest for 200 years, and lay flags at the graves of veterans.

Monarch butterfly on Purple Coneflower

ATTRACTING BUTTERFLIES IS EASY

Planting pollinators, the plants that attract bees, butterflies and birds, is more popular than ever. Find out where you can buy them in the Gallatin area.
Overhead view of couple on old bench
Send us your best hi-res Gallatin photo and we'll put it as our website banner image with your credit. We don't pay, but the bragging rights are substantial.
Tommy Garrott Aquatics Center Photo
Gallatin is ready for all-day, every day swimming and splashing — the Tommy Garrott Aquatics Facility opens May 26 with new hours. Instead of closing for an hour break in the afternoons, this summer's hours will be 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday with private party hours 6-10 p.m.