10 Small Rural Towns Near Nashville That Are Downright Delightful

Nashville is a pretty great city in itself, but it's when you step outside the city borders that you're truly able to have a taste of Tennessee. We'll forever be in love with the culture - the great people and good food - it simply steals our hearts. So without further ado, check out these 10 rural areas near Nashville that we're sure you'll find to be downright delightful!

1. Kingston Springs

Located a hot second from Nashville - roughly 45 minutes - Kingston Springs is the perfect commuter city for those of you who would rather live in the midst of the woods. You can raise teeny tiny adventurers and enjoy a backyard full of trees down here!

2. Watertown

The tight-knit town of Watertown hosts quite a few events in their town square and makes for a fun day trip if you take the train. It is one of the most quintessential rural towns near Nashville.

3. Leipers Fork

Home of the original Puckett's and only a couple of local folks, Leipers Fork is a magnet for the rich and famous - mainly because it's close enough to Franklin and tucked back in the rolling Tennessee hills.

4. Columbia

Columbia is an up-and-comer, proffering a solid real estate market with some great prices on family homes. There has also been an influx in job opportunities and you can even commute to Nashville if need be.

5. Ashland City

The main draw of Ashland City is the watery beauty that surrounds it - really. If you're looking for an infusion of rivers and creeks in the rural Nashville countryside, this is where to go.

6. Nolensville

A popular city for Nashville commuters, Nolensville has just opened up a new high school and is great for antiquing and Amish goods. Fried hand pies, anyone?

7. Bell Buckle

As the quintessential southern city, Bell Buckle is perfect for a great seasonal festival for a hearty meal at the Bell Buckle Cafe.

8. Springfield

We're forever in awe of the darling Springfield downtown area. Cute, homey, and sweet, Springfield is great for a leisurely walk at twilight.

9. Whites Creek

A suburb of Nashville, Whites Creek is tucked back in the hills and has darling homes on quite a bit of land. The Fontanel is located back here, and they even have a tiny strip of cafes and Cajun cookin'. How can you argue with that?!

10. Adams

You know Adams because of their highly publicized Bell Witch, but this tiny Tennessee town is also host to a great community and beautiful seasonal landscapes.

Oh, Nashville. You've got some great neighbors! Now that you've found the cutesy places around Nashville, check out these towns with crazy names!