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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Chestnut Hill, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Chestnut Hill and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Chestnut Hill:
    • 35.977007, -86.824167
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Chestnut Hill
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Chestnut Hill ...

We found 38 communities that share the name Chestnut Hill.

There are four communities within Tennessee that are also named Chestnut Hill.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 34 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Benton County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Benton County and lies 66 miles [106.2 km]<1> to the west of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Benton County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Cumberland County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Cumberland County and lies 106 miles [170.6 km]<1> to the east of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cumberland County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Jefferson County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Jefferson County and lies 194 miles [312.2 km]<1> to the east of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Sumner County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Sumner County and lies 46 miles [74 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Sumner County community of Chestnut Hill.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 191 miles [307.4 km]<1> to the south southwest of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Connecticut
      • New London County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Connecticut community of Chestnut Hill [New London County].
      • Tolland County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Connecticut community of Chestnut Hill [Tolland County].
    • Georgia
      • Carroll County
      • This community is historic<3> and we have very little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Chestnut Hill [Carroll County].
      • Cobb County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Cobb County and lies 183 miles [294.5 km]<1> to the southeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cobb County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Jackson County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Georgia community of Chestnut Hill [Jackson County].
    • Indiana
      • Clark County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Clark County and lies 179 miles [288.1 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Clark County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Hamilton County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Hamilton County and lies 277 miles [445.8 km] to the north of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamilton County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Porter County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Chestnut Hill [Porter County].
      • Washington County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information. For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Indiana community of Chestnut Hill [Washington County].
    • Kentucky
      • Letcher County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Kentucky community of Chestnut Hill [Letcher County].
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Baltimore County and lies 605 miles [973.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Harford County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Harford County and lies 623 miles [1,002.6 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harford County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Howard County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Howard County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Howard County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Wicomico County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Wicomico County and lies 641 miles [1,031.6 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wicomico County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Massachusetts
      • Middlesex County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Middlesex County and lies 944 miles [1,519.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Middlesex County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • New Jersey
      • Essex County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Jersey community of Chestnut Hill [Essex County].
    • New York
      • Onondaga County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New York community of Chestnut Hill [Onondaga County].
    • North Carolina
      • Ashe County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Ashe County and lies 306 miles [492.5 km]<1> to the east of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Ashe County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Henderson County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Henderson County and lies 253 miles [407.2 km] to the east of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Dauphin County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Dauphin County and lies 619 miles [996.2 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Dauphin County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Erie County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Erie County and lies 554 miles [891.6 km] to the northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Erie County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Lancaster County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Lancaster County and lies 630 miles [1,013.9 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lancaster County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Lehigh County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Lehigh County and lies 688 miles [1,107.2 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lehigh County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Northampton County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Northampton County and lies 707 miles [1,137.8 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Northampton County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Philadelphia County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Philadelphia County and lies 691 miles [1,112.1 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Philadelphia County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • York County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in York County and lies 599 miles [964 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • Virginia
      • Chesterfield County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Chesterfield County and lies 521 miles [838.5 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chesterfield County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Fairfax County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Fairfax County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fairfax County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • James City County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in James City County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km] to the east of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the James City County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • King George County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in King George County and lies 557 miles [896.4 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the King George County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Richmond County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Richmond County and lies 531 miles [854.6 km] to the east northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Chestnut Hill.
    • West Virginia
      • Hancock County
      • This Chestnut Hill is located in Hancock County and lies 457 miles [735.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the Chestnut Hill that is located in Williamson County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hancock County community of Chestnut Hill.
      • Marshall County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the West Virginia community of Chestnut Hill [Marshall County].

Curious and Interesting Names Near Chestnut Hill ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Carpenters ‑ Historic
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carpenters have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carpenters
    • Carpenters is located in Williamson County
  • Crockett Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crockett Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crockett Cove
    • Crockett Cove is located in Williamson County
  • Crockett Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crockett Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crockett Hills
    • Crockett Hills is located in Williamson County
  • Crockett Springs
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crockett Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crockett Springs
    • Crockett Springs is located in Williamson County
  • Fountainhead
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountainhead have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountainhead
    • Fountainhead is located in Williamson County
  • Foxland Hall
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxland Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxland Hall
    • Foxland Hall is located in Williamson County
  • Grassland
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grassland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grassland
    • Grassland is located in Williamson County
  • Highgate
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highgate have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highgate
    • Highgate is located in Williamson County
  • Indian Point
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Point
    • Indian Point is located in Williamson County
  • Jamestown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jamestown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
    • Jamestown is located in Williamson County
  • Landings
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Landings have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Landings
    • Landings is located in Williamson County
  • Liberty Hills
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Hills
    • Liberty Hills is located in Williamson County
  • Continue List   (4 more) ...
    • Meadowlake
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowlake have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowlake
      • Meadowlake is located in Williamson County
    • Royal Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
      • Royal Oaks is located in Williamson County
    • Stevens Shop ‑ Historic
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stevens Shop have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stevens Shop
      • Stevens Shop is located in Williamson County
    • Walnut Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hills
      • Walnut Hills is located in Williamson County

How Far From Chestnut Hill to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Chestnut Hill to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Chestnut Hill and extending to:

  • Franklin, which is the Seat of Williamson County, lies just to the Southwest.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<1> to the north (N). If you could walk a straight line from Chestnut Hill to Nashville, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 572 miles [920.5 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take just over a day, a buggy would take 23 days and walking would take 33 days.
  • The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,435 miles [10,356.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,153 miles [11,511.6 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,028 miles [8,091.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Chestnut Hill. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Chestnut Hill) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Chestnut Hill. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.9770, Longitude: -86.8242       In this case, the coordinates for Chestnut Hill have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Chestnut Hill could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Chestnut Hill, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>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.
<5>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<6>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Chestnut Hill to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 313.815 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 309.789 degrees.
<9>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.752 degrees.




 

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