Question: What Makes Old Hickory TN Famous?
Answer: The nickname of President Andrew Jackson was “Old Hickory” and thus the Hadley Bend area of Davidson County was named after our 7th President of the United States. Other interesting facts about Old Hickory include:
- Old Hickory is border by the Cumberland River in the North and Old Hickory Lake in the East
- Many historic homes are located in the Village of Old Hickory. For those home buyers looking for historic property, Old Hickory is a good place to look.
- Old Hickory was once a “company” town for Dupont. Dupont operated a large operation in Old Hickory – but it has since been shut down.