Goodlettsville Travel Guide

Goodlettsville, located in both Davidson and Sumner County in Tennessee, is a city that has doubled in population between 2010 and 2015, exploding onto the tourism scene. The city boasts beautiful scenery that varies from untouched forest to areas covered in the finest modern architecture. With an extensive history as a hunting town, Goodlettsville prides itself on its abundance of lush wilderness and outdoor recreation opportunities, making it the perfect vacation destination for nature lovers.

Things to Do in Goodlettsville

The rich history of the city is plain to see as visitors meander through town. They can visit the Historic Mansker’s Station Frontier Life Center for realistic reproductions of colonial Tennessee life or admire the old brickwork architecture of the Bowen Plantation House.

Visitors who like to drive can soak in the city’s charm by taking the self-guided Goodlettsville Historic Church Driving Tour, while visitors who prefer spending time outside can play soccer or softball, have a picnic, or go for a relaxing afternoon walk along the trails of Moss-Wright Park.

When it's time to unwind, visitors with a passion for wine can spend the day sampling fine wines and snacking on cheese and crackers at the Long Hollow Winery. Shopping is another popular tourist activity, as Goodlettsville houses a variety of unique stores and malls such as Rare Bird Antique Mall, Chic Antique, Time Machine, and Sweet Tea & Shopping, which offers a number of shabby-chic repurposed items.

Best Time to Visit Goodlettsville

The best time to visit is during the summer months of June, July, and August when the weather is warm and sunny.

Food in Goodlettsville

There’s no shortage of great places to eat in this city. Visitors can create their own fresh sub at Firehouse Subs, feast on buttered shrimp and crab at Legion's House of Seafood, or enjoy spicy food at Green Chili Indian Restaurant.

Best Events in Goodlettsville

There are various events held each year in Goodlettsville. Heritage Days is a celebration of the city’s history, offering historic demonstrations, hands-on activities such as clay work, engraving, leatherwork, and blacksmithing, live animals, gardening and much more. Yulefest is a beloved holiday event, featuring live music, storytelling, tours of historic sites, and holiday cheer.

Things to Do for Families in Goodlettsville

One of Goodlettsville’s most popular family fun centers is Jumpstreet, which offers mechanical bull riding, trampoline basketball, blow up climbing stations and fun houses, bouncy castles, and a whole host of other fun activities. Families can also go swimming at Pleasant Green Pool, attend a painting class at Artists on Main Painting Society, and eat their hearts out at 88 Kitchen, sampling all of the dishes offered in their buffet before retiring to their vacation rentals.