Centerville, Tennessee
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Centerville is a town in Hickman County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,489 as of the 2020 Census. It is the county seat and the only incorporated town in Hickman County.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> It is best known for being the hometown of American comedian Minnie Pearl.
Geography
Centerville sits at the center of Hickman County in the valley of the Duck River, a west-flowing tributary of the Tennessee River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Census 2010">Template:Cite web</ref>
Transportation
Tennessee State Route 100 is the main road running the length of the town. It leads northeast Template:Convert to Nashville, the state capital, and southwest Template:Convert to Linden. Tennessee State Route 50 passes through the southern part of Centerville, leading northwest Template:Convert to Interstate 40 (via exit 148) near Only and southeast Template:Convert to Columbia. The town limits extend north Template:Convert from the town center along SR 100 to the formerly unincorporated community of Fairfield, where State Route 48 leads northwest Template:Convert to Interstate 40 at Exit 163.
Centerville and Hickman County are served by Centerville Municipal Airport (IATA code GHM), a city-owned public-use airport located three miles (5 km) north of downtown.
Demographics
2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,173 | 89.84% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 122 | 3.45% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 143 | 4.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 86 | 2.43% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,532 people, 1,415 households, and 832 families residing in the town.
2000 census
As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, 3,793 people, 1,563 households, and 997 families were residing in the town. The population density was Template:Convert. The 1,688 housing units had an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the town was 93.51% White, 4.77% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.90% of the population.
Of the 1,563 households, 27.3% had children under 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were not families. About 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the town, the age distribution was 21.1% under 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 80.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $24,824, and for a family was $35,448. Males had a median income of $29,693 versus $20,688 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,947. About 15.1% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.1% of those under 18 and 21.6% of those 65 or over.
Government
Centerville is governed by a mayor, vice mayor, and a board of 10 aldermen. It uses a council-manager government. The mayor is elected to a four-year term. Each alderman represents one of five wards and is elected to a four-year term. Aldermen elections are staggered every two years, with one alderman from each ward being elected in each election. The vice mayor is selected from the board of aldermen.
The mayor as of 2022 was Gary Jacobs.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The vice mayor was Derek Newsom.
Notable people
Notable people who were born in Centerville or lived in the community include:
- Kevin Max, solo musician and founding member of DC Talk, briefly ran a bed and breakfast and recording studio in Centerville.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Minnie Pearl (1912–1996), an American comedian, was born Sarah Ophelia Colley in Centerville.
- Del Reeves, country singer, died in Centerville in 2007.
- William K. Sebastian (1812–1865), a Centerville native, represented Arkansas in the United States Senate.
- Mike Smithson (1955–), Major League Baseball player, born Centerville.Template:Citation needed
- John Spence (1918–2013) was America's first "frogman". Born in Centerville.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Dicky Wells (1907–1985), jazz trombonist. Born in Centerville.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Centerville has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
See also
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