- In the southeastern region of the United States.
- Is the capital city of the state of Tennessee.
- Located on the Cumberland River, near its confluence with the Stones River.
- Situated in Davidson County, of which it is the county seat.
- About 195 miles (314 kilometers) northeast of Memphis, Tennessee.
- Around 265 miles (427 kilometers) southwest of Louisville, Kentucky.
- Approximately 390 miles (628 kilometers) southeast of St. Louis, Missouri.
- Roughly 470 miles (756 kilometers) northwest of Atlanta, Georgia.