Living in Whites Creek, TN: Rural Living Inside Nashville

What is Whites Creek in Nashville, TN? Whites Creek is a rural community in northwest Davidson County, part of Metro Nashville, about 10 miles from downtown. It is named for the creek that runs along Whites Creek Pike, and it is known for rolling farmland, homes on acreage, and one of the only historic rural districts in Nashville.

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What Whites Creek Is Like

Much of the original village dates from the 1830s to the early 1900s, and the Whites Creek Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Housing ranges from historic farmhouses and homes on several acres to mid-century ranches and newer subdivisions closer to Briley Parkway and I-24.

Fontanel, the former estate of Barbara Mandrell, is now a destination with an inn, restaurant, trails, an outdoor amphitheater, and a distillery. Whites Creek Pike and I-24 make the drive into downtown straightforward, so you get open space without leaving Davidson County.

Whites Creek Quick Facts

Frequently Asked Questions About Whites Creek

Is Whites Creek part of Nashville?

Yes. Whites Creek has its own ZIP code and mailing name, but it is part of Metro Nashville and Davidson County.

Where is Whites Creek, TN?

Whites Creek is in northwest Davidson County, about 10 miles from downtown Nashville along Whites Creek Pike, north of Bordeaux and east of Joelton.

What schools serve Whites Creek?

On the Metro Nashville Public Schools 2026-27 zone finder, a Whites Creek address checked on Green Lane is zoned to Alex Green Elementary, Richard H. Dinkins Middle, and Whites Creek High. Whites Creek covers a lot of ground, so other addresses may be zoned differently. Zones can change and some streets split, so confirm with MNPS for a specific address.

Can you find land in Whites Creek?

Yes. Whites Creek is one of the few places inside Davidson County where you can still find homes on acreage and open land. Availability changes often, so check current listings.

What is Fontanel?

Fontanel is the former estate of country singer Barbara Mandrell in Whites Creek. It now has an inn, a restaurant, walking trails, an outdoor amphitheater, and a distillery.

How much do homes in Whites Creek cost?

Prices vary a lot by street, size, and condition, so the most accurate answer is what's listed today. See current Whites Creek listings and I can walk you through recent sales.

Thinking About Buying or Selling in Whites Creek?

I'm Nik Shewmaker, a fifth-generation Nashville native, and I help buyers and sellers across Davidson County. If you want a straight answer on what's selling in Whites Creek right now, or what your home could list for, call or text me at (615) 585-0022.

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