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Old Hickory Lake, Tenessee

About the Area

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 another  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

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