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History of Gallatin, Tennessee

Gallatin is a city in Sumner County, Tennessee|Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 23,230 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Sumner County, Tennessee|Sumner County{{GR|6}}. The city was named for U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin.

Gallatin was formerly the headquarters of Dot Records, and is home to Volunteer State Community College, the largest 2-year college in Tennessee.

On April 7, 2006, a tornado struck the city, killing nine people and injuring 150. Volunteer State Community College sustained major damage. This tornado was part of the April 6-8, 2006 Tornado Outbreak.


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