Most People Don’t Know These 7 Super Tiny Towns Near Nashville Exist

Explore the charm of small towns near Nashville, each with unique histories and attractions.

When you live in Nashville, it's extremely easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of our state capital. That's why we're trying to turn the dial a bit, help you see the sweet small town beauty that isn't too far from our East Nashville hipsters and west side thrift shops. How many have you visited...?

7. Lyles - Population: 734

This little Hickman County gem has less that eight hundred folks within city lines, and is a sweet throwback in time. It proffers quite a few churches and is home to Camp Okawehna.

6. Adams - Population: 650

Yes, yes - Adams is known for the Bell Witch. It's also, however, home to 650 good folk that love that teeny tiny city. Wouldn't you? (We think ghost stories give it a neat bit of edge...)

5. Eagleville - Population: 629

Once you build major town buildings out of logs -you're in. You live in a tiny town. Interesting fact? It was founded in 1832 and was originally named, "Manchester."

4. Berry Hill - Population: 551

Berry Hill is actually in Davidson county, and is considered a subset of Nashville. Yes, it's a part of Metro Nashville - but it's also listed as a stand alone. Interesting, right?

3. Bell Buckle - Population: 512

Ah, yes. Home of the Bell Buckle Cafe and the RC Cola & Moon Pie Festival. This is town you just have to keep comin' back to.

2. Walterhill - Population: 401

Also known as Walter Hill, the tiny town is located on the Walterhill Floodplain State Natural Area, running 34-acres. The Walter Hill dam is located on the East Fork of Stones River and you can see it pictured.

1. Vanleer - Population: 398

The tiniest town on our list was named for Anthony Van Leer, and man who once was the operator for Cumberland Furnace, located nearby. Doesn't get more down-home than that - the place is named after their own!

Pretty interesting, hey? Let's take you back in time now...these shots are going to blow your socks off!

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