Antioch, Tennessee, is a southeastern suburb of Nashville, the state capital and country music capital of the world. Convenient to both the Nashville International Airport and outdoor recreation options, the Antioch neighborhood of Forest Cove is about 13 miles from the heart of downtown Nashville. The zip code for this Davidson County community is 37217.
Forest Cove is located immediately south of Anderson Road, accessible via Forest Trace Drive, and including Twin Circle Drive, Overcreek Drive, and Cane Court. It consists of just a few dozen well-maintained single-family homes on shaded lots, surrounded by lightly wooded areas. Among the nearby communities are Percy Priest Meadows, Cherry Hills, and Davenport Condos.
Despite having a rural/suburban feel, this community is convenient to a variety of area amenities, thanks in part to the nearby highways which run past the neighborhood less than a half-mile to the west. Situated at the intersection of State Highway 254 and State Highway 1/U.S. Highway 41 & 70S, just minutes from Forest Cove, is the Priest Lake Plaza Shopping Center, a popular local shopping option. A few miles to the southwest, conveniently accessible via nearby Highway 254, is the area’s largest shopping center – the Hickory Hollow Mall. Adjacent to the Shoppes at Hickory Hollow and the Hickory Hollow Shopping Center, this popular indoor shopping mall offers more than 100 specialty shops and eateries, anchored by a Macy’s and Sears.
Another significant attraction near Forest Cove is the J. Percy Priest Reservoir, located just a few miles to the northeast. A popular destination for boating, fishing, and swimming, the reservoir is surrounded by natural areas, parks, and marinas, offering almost limitless options for outdoor recreation and family fun. Area residents come here to hike, camp, backpack, enjoy wildlife, and picnic, among other activities.