Public Libraries in Davidson County, Tennessee

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Public Libraries in Davidson County, Tennessee

Davidson County, Tennessee is served by the Nashville Public Library (NPL), the metropolitan library system for Nashville and Davidson County — named Library Journal's 2017 Library of the Year — anchored by its downtown Main Library at 615 Church Street.

💡 Looking for a specific service in Davidson County? libraries with study rooms · printing, copying & fax · genealogy & local history.

📚 About Nashville Public Library

Nashville Public Library is the public library system for the consolidated Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee. Library service in Nashville dates to 1904, when a Carnegie-funded library opened downtown; today NPL runs a network of neighborhood branches across the county. In 2017 it was named Library Journal's Library of the Year.

Its downtown Main Library at 615 Church Street opened in 2001 and houses the acclaimed Civil Rights Room, which documents the Nashville sit-ins and the city's central role in the civil rights movement. A library card is free to Tennessee residents. This page lists the NPL branches we have individually verified with real hours and addresses.

📱 Free digital access with your card

A free Nashville Public Library card unlocks ebooks and audiobooks through Libby / OverDrive, no-waitlist titles on hoopla, and films on Kanopy. Every Tennessee resident can also use the statewide Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) research databases free.

Cards are free to residents of Tennessee, with borrowing across all NPL locations.

Davidson County library branches — 11 verified

Each branch below is verified on its official page with address, hours and services. Browse the full Tennessee directory for more.

Main LibraryNashville, TNDowntown flagship (2001) · Civil Rights Room →Bellevue Branch LibraryNashville, TNBellevue →Bordeaux Branch LibraryNashville, TNNorth Nashville →East Branch LibraryNashville, TNEast Nashville →Green Hills Branch LibraryNashville, TNGreen Hills →Hadley Park Branch LibraryNashville, TNHistoric African American branch (1954) →Looby Branch LibraryNashville, TNNamed for civil-rights attorney Z. A. Looby →Madison Branch LibraryNashville, TNMadison →Pruitt Branch LibraryNashville, TNNeighborhood library →Richland Park Branch LibraryNashville, TNSylvan Park →Watkins Park Community LibraryNashville, TNCommunity library →

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many public libraries are in Davidson County?

Davidson County is served by the Nashville Public Library, the metro system for Nashville and Davidson County, which operates a downtown Main Library plus neighborhood branches across the county. This page lists the 11 NPL locations we have individually verified with real hours and addresses.

Do I have to live in Nashville to get a library card?

No. A Nashville Public Library card is free to Tennessee residents and unlocks borrowing at every NPL location plus digital services like Libby, hoopla, Kanopy and the statewide Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL). Bring a photo ID and proof of address.

What is the main library in Davidson County?

The Main Library in downtown Nashville at 615 Church Street is NPL's flagship. Opened in 2001, it houses the acclaimed Civil Rights Room documenting the Nashville sit-ins and the city's role in the civil rights movement.

Is Nashville Public Library considered one of the best in the country?

Yes. Nashville Public Library was named Library Journal's 2017 Library of the Year, recognizing its programming, civil-rights collections and community impact across Davidson County.

Last verified September 2026 from official library sources. Hours & services can change — confirm on each branch’s page. By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com



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