Welcome to Bethlehem ...
Bethlehem is located in Cheatham County<1>.
When the people of Bethlehem refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Bethlehemite<2>
Bethlehem is 600 feet [183 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Bethlehem lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Codes for Bethlehem: 615 & 629<4>
Communities Also Named Bethlehem ...
While we believe that this Bethlehem is located in Cheatham County, we know of another 7 Tennessee communities named Bethlehem. Those communities are located in the following counties: Campbell, Cannon, Hardin, Henry, Monroe, Wayne and Williamson County.
Beyond Tennessee, there are 45 communities that are also named Bethlehem - they are located in Alabama (5), Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia (3), Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky (2), Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri (2), New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina (4), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas (4) and West Virginia (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Bethlehem.
Communities near Bethlehem ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Bethlehem.
- Cheap Hill
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheap Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheap Hill
- Cheap Hill is located in Cheatham County
- Estimated population in 2014: 173,778 people
- Springfield
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springfield
- Springfield is located in Robertson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,288 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Springfield <6>
- Greenbrier
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenbrier
- Greenbrier is located in Robertson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,905 people
- Pleasant View
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant View
- Pleasant View is located in Cheatham County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,055 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant View <6>
- Coopertown
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coopertown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coopertown
- Coopertown is located in Robertson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,612 people
- White Bluff
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Bluff
- White Bluff is located in Dickson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,689 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Bluff <6>
- Belle Meade
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Meade have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Meade
- Belle Meade is located in Davidson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,788 people
- Kingston Springs
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingston Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston Springs
- Kingston Springs is located in Cheatham County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,714 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kingston Springs <6>
- Ridgetop
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgetop
- Ridgetop is located in Davidson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,122 people
- Pegram
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pegram
- Pegram is located in Cheatham County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,056 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Bethlehem. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bethlehem.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bethlehem. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Bethlehem.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bethlehem. See our Newspapers Page for Bethlehem.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bethlehem ...
Looking for more information about Bethlehem? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Bethlehem, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Bethlehem.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Bethlehem. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Cheatham County: www.cheathamcounty.net/
The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Cheatham, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Bethlehem refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Bethlehem may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bethlehem - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 615 code has been Overlayed with the 629 area code. New phone numbers in the Bethlehem area will be assigned with one of these codes: 615 or 629. As a result, placing a call in the Bethlehem area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |