Where is Nashville/Brown County, Indiana?
Nashville/Brown County, Indiana is located in the hills of Southern Indiana (see the red pin on the map above), approximately…
30 minutes from Bloomington, IN (home of Indiana University)
1 hour from Indianapolis, IN
1.5 hours from Louisville, KY
2 hours from Cincinnati, OH
2.5 hours from Evansville, IN
3 hours from Fort Wayne, IN
Is Nashville the same thing as Brown County?
Nashville is the name of the main town in Brown County (see map below). Nashville sits right at the heart of Brown County—both geographically and practically. It’s home to the courthouse, hundreds of shops and many locally owned restaurants. As you wander through Nashville, you’ll likely hear live music drifting through the streets, smell fresh peanuts roasting and spot an artist at work along the way. Technically it’s a town, but many visitors (and locals) will tell you it feels more like a quaint village or a real-life Hallmark town.
And don’t stop exploring at Nashville. Brown County is dotted with artist studios, vacation and personal homes and small businesses tucked throughout the hills and hollers. The county is full of nature and hidden gems—places like the historic Story, the cozy Farmhouse Café & Greenhouse or a roadside stand with local honey—just to name a few.
While you’re here – make sure to read more about Brown County and book your Brown County getaway!
