Middle Tennessee is a central region of the U.S. state of Tennessee, defined legally as one of the state's three Grand Divisions. It comprises roughly the middle portion of Tennessee and includes 41 counties
. The region is geographically characterized by the Highland Rim and Nashville Basin, with rolling hills and fertile valleys
. Key facts about Middle Tennessee:
- It contains Tennessee's capital and largest city, Nashville, which anchors the state's most populous metropolitan area
- Other major cities include Clarksville (the fifth-largest city in Tennessee) and Murfreesboro (the sixth-largest city and largest suburb of Nashville)
- Middle Tennessee covers about 17,009 square miles (44,054 km²), making it the largest of Tennessee's Grand Divisions by land area and population (approximately 2.88 million as of 2020)
- The region lies east of the Tennessee River's western crossing and west of the dividing line between the Eastern and Central time zones, with some exceptions defined by state law
- It includes diverse terrain such as the Cumberland Plateau in the east and the Nashville Basin surrounded by the Highland Rim
In summary, Middle Tennessee is centrally located within the state, encompassing Nashville and its surrounding counties, and is known for its blend of urban centers and rural landscapes
