Donelson is a neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee located about 10 km (6 mi) east of downtown Nashville along U.S. Route 70. It is named in honor of John Donelson, co-founder of Nashville and father-in-law of Andrew Jackson, Nashvillian and seventh President of the United States. It is now incorporated as part of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The community has a station on the Music City Star commuter rail line, which began operation in September 2006. * First Baptist Church of Donelson * Ellendale's Restaurant in Donelson * Donelson Bowl