Springfield is the county seat of Robertson County, Tennessee, United States.[7] It is located in Middle Tennessee near the northern border of the state. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 18,782.[8]
Springfield, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
 Robertson County Courthouse in 2019 | |
 Seal | |
| Motto: "World's Finest Dark-Fired Tobacco"[1] | |
 Location of Springfield in Robertson County, Tennessee. | |
| Coordinates: 36°29′58″N 86°52′43″W / 36.49944°N 86.87861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Robertson |
| Incorporated | 1819[2] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council/Manager |
| • Mayor | Ann Williams |
| • City Manager | Ryan Martin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.33 sq mi (34.51 km2) |
| • Land | 13.32 sq mi (34.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 18,782 |
| • Density | 1,410.48/sq mi (544.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 37172 |
| Area code(s) | 615, 629 |
| FIPS code | 47-70500[6] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1271139[4] |
| Website | springfieldtn.gov |
History
editUS 431 and US 41 have had different routes through Springfield. US 41 formerly had a more eastern route, now called Old Greenbrier Road. A portion of the old route was abandoned in the 1990s due to landscaping made during the construction of a railroad. The practical usage of the road was replaced by the 17th Avenue Connector. The old pavement is still visible from Bill Jones Industrial Drive. Beyond that, it ran more westernly through downtown Springfield, now called Batts Boulevard and Main Street. A portion of the old route north of downtown was removed due to the construction of a quarry. US 41 was rerouted onto Memorial Boulevard, a 4 lane highway, around 1961 after its completion.
US 431 followed a more eastern route prior to at least 2010 south of Springfield. This route had a different bridge crossing Carr Creek that has since been demolished. North of the bridge, it followed what is now called Main Street. It intersected US 41 at the junction of what is now Main Street, A C Street, and 11th Avenue. It ran with US 41 after this intersection, until its own rerouting on Memorial Boulevard in 1961. US 431 was rerouted onto Tom Austin Highway around 1983.[9]
Geography
editSpringfield is located at 36°29′58″N 86°52′43″W / 36.49944°N 86.87861°W (36.499508, -86.878717).[10]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.2 square miles (32 km2), all land.
Climate
edit| Climate data for Springfield Experiment Station, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1942–present) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 77 (25) |
82 (28) |
87 (31) |
89 (32) |
96 (36) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
104 (40) |
97 (36) |
87 (31) |
77 (25) |
106 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 45.3 (7.4) |
49.7 (9.8) |
58.9 (14.9) |
69.0 (20.6) |
77.2 (25.1) |
85.1 (29.5) |
88.5 (31.4) |
88.1 (31.2) |
82.3 (27.9) |
71.2 (21.8) |
58.7 (14.8) |
48.7 (9.3) |
68.6 (20.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 36.2 (2.3) |
39.7 (4.3) |
48.1 (8.9) |
57.8 (14.3) |
66.8 (19.3) |
74.8 (23.8) |
78.4 (25.8) |
77.2 (25.1) |
70.9 (21.6) |
59.4 (15.2) |
48.2 (9.0) |
39.7 (4.3) |
58.1 (14.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.0 (−2.8) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
37.3 (2.9) |
46.6 (8.1) |
56.5 (13.6) |
64.6 (18.1) |
68.3 (20.2) |
66.3 (19.1) |
59.5 (15.3) |
47.5 (8.6) |
37.7 (3.2) |
30.7 (−0.7) |
47.6 (8.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −18 (−28) |
−13 (−25) |
1 (−17) |
16 (−9) |
30 (−1) |
40 (4) |
47 (8) |
42 (6) |
31 (−1) |
22 (−6) |
−5 (−21) |
−16 (−27) |
−18 (−28) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.25 (108) |
4.47 (114) |
4.82 (122) |
5.34 (136) |
5.64 (143) |
4.26 (108) |
4.36 (111) |
3.72 (94) |
3.76 (96) |
4.17 (106) |
3.77 (96) |
4.73 (120) |
53.29 (1,354) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.5 (3.8) |
2.4 (6.1) |
1.2 (3.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.7 (1.8) |
5.8 (15) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 11.1 | 10.7 | 12.0 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 10.0 | 9.5 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.5 | 11.5 | 122.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.2 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.4 |
| Source: NOAA[11][12] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 1,372 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,732 | 26.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,085 | 20.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,860 | 85.1% | |
| 1930 | 5,577 | 44.5% | |
| 1940 | 6,668 | 19.6% | |
| 1950 | 6,506 | −2.4% | |
| 1960 | 9,221 | 41.7% | |
| 1970 | 9,720 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 10,814 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 11,227 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 14,329 | 27.6% | |
| 2010 | 16,440 | 14.7% | |
| 2020 | 18,782 | 14.2% | |
| Sources:[13][14][5] | |||
2020 census
edit| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 9,690 | 51.59% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,787 | 20.16% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 110 | 0.59% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 770 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,388 | 23.36% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,782 people, 6,356 households, and 4,362 families residing in the city.
2010 census
editAt the 2010 census there were 16,957 people in 6,212 households, including 3,778 families, in the city. The population density was 1,173.9 inhabitants per square mile (453.2/km2). There were 5,836 housing units at an average density of 478.1 per square mile (184.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 70.2% White, 21.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.76% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.5%.[6]
Of the 5,453 households 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.8% of households were one person and 11.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00.
The age distribution was 24.8% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
The median household income was $46,7577 and the median family income was $42,018. Males had a median income of $32,270 versus $22,765 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,611. About 13.7% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over.
Recreation
editThe City of Springfield Parks and Recreation operates:
- American Legion Field
- Garner Street Park
- J. Travis Price Park
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park
- Springfield Greenway
Sports
editIn 1923, Springfield hosted a Minor League Baseball team of Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League called the Springfield Blanket Makers.[16]
Government
edit- 2016 Mayoral Election
On November 8, 2016, Vice Mayor Ann Schneider defeated Buzzy Poole in the 2016 Mayoral Election by 38 votes.[17] One month later, she was sworn into office as Springfield's first female mayor, succeeding Billy Paul Carneal.
2020 Mayoral Election
editMayor Ann Schneider was re-elected.
2024 Mayoral Election
editOn November 5, 2014, Mayor Ann Schneider lost re-election to Buzzy Poole by 303 votes.[18]
Education
editThe city is served by
- Springfield High School
- Innovation Academy
- Krisle Elementary School
- Cheatham Park Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
- Bransford Elementary School
- Crestview Elementary School
- South Haven Christian School
The Highland Crest higher education facility is home to Volunteer State Community College and Austin Peay State University.
Infrastructure
editTransportation
edit- Highways
/ 
U.S. Route 431 / Tennessee State Route 65[a] (Tom Austin Highway)
/ 
U.S. Route 41 / Tennessee State Route 11[b] (Memorial Blvd)
Tennessee State Route 76
Tennessee State Route 49
Tennessee State Route 25 (Lakeview Rd)
Tennessee State Route 161
US 41 and US 431 are the major north-south highways running through Springfield, and both run southward to Nashville. US 41 runs north from Springfield to Cedar Hill, Adams and the Kentucky state line at Guthrie. US 431 runs north to Russellville, Kentucky. The major east-west highways are State Route 76 (SR 76) and State Route 49 (SR 49). State Route 76 is mainly unsigned throughout the entire town and runs concurrently with SR 49 and US 41. It runs east from Springfield to White House and Interstate 65. State Route 49 (SR 49) runs through Springfield and intersects US 41. It runs west to Coopertown and Interstate 24. It runs east to Orlinda and Interstate 65 via State Route 52. Other minor state routes in the Springfield area are State Route 25 (SR 25) and State Route 161 (SR 161).[19]
Airport
editSpringfield Robertson County Airport is a local airport north of Springfield adjacent to US 41. There are no commercial flights to or from the airport.
Medical
edit- NorthCrest Medical Center
- ATM University Hospital
Notable people
edit- David Alexander, president of Pomona College and administrator of the Rhodes Scholar program, was born in Springfield[20]
- Edward Butler, Army officer in the American Revolution and former acting Inspector General of the United States Army, died in Springfield
- Richard Cheatham, Whig Congressman from Tennessee, was a Springfield native and resident. His children included:
- Boyd M. Cheatham, member of Tennessee's legislature, Springfield native and resident
- Edward Saunders Cheatham, member of Tennessee's legislature, Springfield native and resident
- Richard Boone Cheatham, member of Tennessee's legislature, born in Springfield, was later Mayor of Nashville
- Jeff Fosnes, record-setting Vanderbilt University basketball star, medical doctor
- Daniel E. Garrett, born near Springfield, lawyer and politician
- Albert Hadley, interior designer and decorator, was born in Springfield
- Charles Hartmann, New Orleans jazz trombonist and union activist, died in Springfield
- Paul Henderson, African-American photojournalist, was born in Springfield
- Alice Vassar LaCour, African-American teacher and singer, was principal of an American Missionary Association school in Springfield for former slaves
- Bill Monroe, musician called the "Father of Bluegrass", died in Springfield
- Romeo Nelson, boogie woogie pianist, was born in Springfield
- Jasen Rauch, Christian rock guitarist and songwriter, lives in Springfield
- Bill Sanders, award-winning editorial cartoonist, was born in Springfield
- Tracy Smothers, professional wrestler, was born in Springfield
- Harry Underwood, self-taught "outsider artist", has his home and studio in Springfield
References
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- ^ "History of Springfield | Springfield, TN - Official Website". www.springfieldtn.gov. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Springfield, Tennessee
- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- ^ "Get Maps".
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Station: Springfield Exp Stn, TN". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ "1923 Springfield Blanket Makers Roster". Stats Crew. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Springfield mayor race decided by 38 votes". The Tennessean. November 8, 2016.
- ^ "Election Results". News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF). Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "Springfield, Tennessee" (Map). Google Maps. No URL entered.
- ^ Hevesi, Dennis (July 30, 2010). "David Alexander, Overseer of Rhodes Selection, Is Dead at 77". The New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2010.