Soil at the center of Nashville, TN
The USDA soil survey maps the point near 36.1627, -86.7816 in Nashville as Maury-Urban land complex, 2 to 7 percent slopes (map unit McB, Davidson County, Tennessee). The dominant component is Maury, a well drained soil.
| Component | Share of unit | Drainage class | Hydrologic group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maury | 60% | Well drained | B |
| Minor components | 5% | - | - |
Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Davidson County, Tennessee (TN037), survey data version dated 8/25/2026.
NRCS septic tank absorption field rating for Maury: Somewhat limited. Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Davidson County, Tennessee (TN037), survey data version dated 8/25/2026.
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