Moving In and Out of Gallatin's Historic Square
Downtown Gallatin is built around an open square that dates to the town’s founding in 1802. The Gallatin Commercial Historic District joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It covers about 24 acres and 66 contributing buildings, most of them built between about 1870 and 1935.
Upper Floors Around the Square
The National Register nomination describes most buildings on the square and along the Water Streets as two- and three-story brick commercial buildings. If your apartment or office sits upstairs, tell us the floor and how many flights there are. Upper floors with long stairs usually call for 3 movers so the carry stays steady.
Older Houses on East Main, East Franklin, and College Streets
The district holds Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, and Victorian houses along East Franklin and College streets, plus early 20th-century houses on East Main Street. Just east of the square, the Eastland area is known for cottages and bungalows on compact in-town lots, with homes dating back to the 1930s. Measure doorways and stair turns before move day, and let us know about any piece that barely fit coming in. We pad door frames and wrap furniture in blankets and shrink wrap to protect older trim and floors.
Festival Days on the Square
Gallatin’s Main Street Festival closed the square from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on its October 2025 date. Check the city calendar before you pick a downtown move date, and give us a different day if an event lands on yours.
