Nashville is a town in Washington Township, Brown County, Indiana, United States.

[4] The town is best known as the center of the Brown County Art Colony and as a tourist destination.

Founded in 1836 by county agent Banner C. Brummett, it was first named Jacksonburg.

[5] By the turn of the century, heavy logging in the area had caused significant deforestation which resulted in dramatic erosion problems.

In the early twentieth century, a number of artists settled in the area, most notably T. C. Steele, the American Impressionist painter.

Taggart Store are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[7] According to the 2010 census, Nashville has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all land.

[8] Nashville's rolling hills, ridges, and valleys are a story of the north fork of Salt Creek.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

The Brown County School Corporation Administration Office, affectionately referred to as the "White House" is located in Nashville as well.

[14] Nashville's tourist industry is based upon the original works of resident artists and the area's scenic environment.

Art, antique, and specialty shops, as well as galleries, restaurants, and entertainment venues, make up downtown Nashville, and many inns, rented cottages, and bed and breakfast establishments serve visitors.