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| Coordinates:36°18′47″N86°51′55″W / 36.31306°N 86.86528°W /36.31306; -86.86528 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code | 37080 |
| Area codes | 615,629 |
Joelton is a neighborhood ofNashville inDavidson County in the U.S. state ofTennessee.[1][2] Joelton is governed by theMetropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County, because the government of Davidson County isconsolidated with that of Nashville. Joelton's zip code also includes a portion inCheatham County. As of 2025, Joelton's zip code population is estimated at 7,429.[3]
Joelton is primarily in the northwestern portion ofDavidson County alongInterstate 24 (Exit 35) and junctions withU.S. Route 431, but parts of Joelton bordering Exit 31 of Interstate 24 lie inCheatham County. Governmentally, most of Joelton is in MetropolitanNashville –Davidson County, but it retains a separate identity as a community. Joelton is located on the edge of theWestern Highland Rim a few miles from where theNashville Basin begins. The terrain in and around the community is very rugged, with steep rolling hills wherebedrock is located close to the surface. Joelton is a semi-rural community of farms and suburban neighborhoods 25 minutes northwest of Nashville. Despite the rapid growth of the Nashville metropolitan area, the area where Joelton is located has remained predominantly rural. The total population from 2014 was 8,189, an increase by 14 percent since 2000.[4]
According to the NashvilleNext report compiled by Metro Nashville government, Joelton was settled principally by German, Scots-Irish, and Italian immigrants. Agriculture through small family farms on fertile lands and subsistence farming in the hills forged the economic backbone of the community until the 1920s. Joelton contains several historic rural properties. Small farms line Whites Creek Pike in the northern section of the area. Many feature bungalows as farm houses—an indication of the widespread rural popularity of this house type better known for its suburban examples. Joelton was served by a separate utility district until 1974. Councilman Guy Bates was instrumental in bringing Metro services into Joelton, including a fire hall in 1978, a paved road and street lights, and other amenities. However, the community struggled when its high school closed in 1980.[5]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 7,348 | — | |
| 2025 (est.) | 7,429 | [6] | 1.1% |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 314 | 4.27% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 6,466 | 88.00% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.37% |
| Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.16% |
| Other/Mixed | 158 | 2.15% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 342 | 4.65% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 7,348 people residing in the zip code.
A middle school and elementary school are located in Joelton. Local high school students are zoned to attend either nearbyWhites Creek High School in theMetropolitan Nashville school district or Sycamore Middle School andSycamore High School inPleasant View. Joelton High School closed its doors in 1980.
As a part of Metro Nashville, Joelton is represented by oneMetro Council member. Residents vote in mayoral and other city elections. Nashville city services are provided on a limited basis. The general services area includes city water, street maintenance, and fire and police service. Garbage pickup is not included. A fire station is located in the heart of Joelton, maintained by Metro Nashville. The portion in Cheatham County is represented by the Cheatham County Commission.
The music video for country music artistMiranda Lambert's "Only Prettier" was filmed in Joelton in June 2010, at the middle school.
Riders in the Sky have a song, "The Salting of the Slug" from the albumThe Cowboy Way, which is set in Joelton.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |