Located in central Tennessee just a few miles northeast of Nashville, Old Hickory Lake covers some 22,500 acres of surface area in Davidson and Sumner Counties. The construction of the Old Hickory Lock and Dam was completed in 1954 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Cumberland River. With almost 450 miles of shoreline, this reservoir offers a lot of options to the whole family and is a great spot in the heart of Tennessee.

Old Hickory Lake is considered by many to be one of the premier lakes in the entire state. Sitting outside of Nashville among the rolling hills of central Tennessee, Old Hickory Lake offers many activities that are sure to please anyone. While many are suspect of its murky appearance, studies have shown that Old Hickory Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in all of Tennessee. Popular for boating, sailing, swimming, skiing, and any other water-related activity, Old Hickory Lake attracts millions of visitors every year.

However, one of the most popular activities at Old Hickory Lake is fishing. With over 40 boat access locations, this lake is known for its many species of bass including black bass, spotted bass, true bass, striped bass, and white bass. Old Hickory Lake is also host to many annual fishing tournaments such as the various Bassmaster tournaments and the Bass Pro Shops Crappiemasters National Championship. Any fishing enthusiast throughout the Southeast must make it a point to visit Old Hickory Lake for a great experience.

With many parks located along the river including the Bledsoe Creek State Park, the Rockland Recreation Center, and the Sumner County Park, there are more than enough camping and picnic areas as well. There is also plenty of opportunity for hunters to scope out the abundant local wildlife. The many other annual events at Old Hickory Lake include summer concerts, cooking contests, historical site tours and celebrations, and several more that keep visitors very entertained.

With the surrounding community of Hendersonville, the real estate along Old Hickory Lake is sure to impress. Anyone seeking a lake vacation can find the perfect shoreline property with the substantial waterfront development throughout the area. If you are interested in making a permanent switch, there are also many homes available around Old Hickory Lake as well. With the neighboring areas providing so many different types of activities, Old Hickory Lake will remain one of the most popular lakes in Tennessee and throughout the Southeast.

Communities: Gallatin, Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet, Nashville, Old Hickory