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Mike Stover
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Last Modified: January 28, 2026

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Old Hickory Neighborhood Overview

DuPont Shift Whistles, Pontoon O'Clock

🧭Generally defined as the area: The Hadley Bend peninsula bounded by the Cumberland River and Old Hickory Lake to the north and east, the river channel along the west, and inland by Old Hickory Boulevard, the former DuPont plant campus, and the CSX rail line toward Hermitage to the south.

📌Well known for: DuPont roots that began as a self-sufficient town for the south's largest munitions plant, unique architecture and community buildings, Old Hickory Lake, and a planned historic village with waterfront living.

👕The neighborhood stereotype is: splattered boots, boat keys, porch ferns, a distinct identity among Nashville bergs.

👍Move here for: lake mornings, village strolls, and backyard crawfish boils.

👎Be prepared for: wakeboat roar, industrial hum, and plenty of mosquitoes.

The general vibe is: blue collar lake town charming.

porch sitters, lake junkies, romantics, and strong community supporters.

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Whether you're new to Nashville or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Nashville guide for the big-picture view — or compare Old Hickory against other parts of the city in our Nashville neighborhood guide.