Elevation
Nashville elevation
Nashville, Tennessee is 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level.
What 558 feet means in Nashville
Among the 200 cities on this site, Nashville is around the middle. At 558 ft the thinner air is not something most people notice day to day.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Nashville a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.32 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Nashville.
Cooking. Water boils at about 211 °F (99.4 °C) here, almost the same as at sea level. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Nashville
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 633 | 193 | 100 mi |
| Chattanooga, TN | 676 | 206 | 113 mi |
| Louisville, KY | 466 | 142 | 155 mi |
| Knoxville, TN | 906 | 276 | 161 mi |
| Lexington, KY | 968 | 295 | 179 mi |
| Birmingham, AL | 614 | 187 | 183 mi |
| Gatlinburg, TN | 1,293 | 394 | 186 mi |
| Memphis, TN | 256 | 78 | 196 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Nashville?
Nashville, Tennessee is about 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Nashville because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 558 ft is about 29.32 inHg (993 hPa), 98% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 98% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Nashville.
At what temperature does water boil in Nashville?
About 211 °F (99.4 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.