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Springfield, Tennessee

Coordinates: 36°29′58″N 86°52′43″W / 36.49944°N 86.87861°W / 36.49944; -86.87861
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Springfield, Tennessee
City
Robertson County Courthouse in 2019
Robertson County Courthouse in 2019
Official seal of Springfield, Tennessee
Seal
Motto: 
"World's Finest Dark-Fired Tobacco"[1]
Location of Springfield in Robertson County, Tennessee.
Location of Springfield in Robertson County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 36°29′58″N 86°52′43″W / 36.49944°N 86.87861°W / 36.49944; -86.87861
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyRobertson
Incorporated1819[2]
Government
 • TypeCouncil/Manager
 • MayorBuzzy Poole
 • City ManagerRyan Martin
Area
[3]
 • Total
13.33 sq mi (34.51 km2)
 • Land13.32 sq mi (34.49 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
[4]
666 ft (203 m)
Population
 (2020)[5]
 • Total
18,782
 • Density1,410.48/sq mi (544.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
37172
Area code(s)615, 629
FIPS code47-70500[6]
GNIS feature ID1271139[4]
Websitespringfieldtn.gov

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]

History

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US 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

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Springfield is located at 36°29′58″N 86°52′43″W / 36.49944°N 86.87861°W / 36.49944; -86.87861 (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

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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

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18901,372—
19001,73226.2%
19102,08520.4%
19203,86085.1%
19305,57744.5%
19406,66819.6%
19506,506−2.4%
19609,22141.7%
19709,7205.4%
198010,81411.3%
199011,2273.8%
200014,32927.6%
201016,44014.7%
202018,78214.2%
Sources:[13][14][5]

2020 census

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Springfield racial composition[15]
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

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At 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

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The 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

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In 1923, Springfield hosted a Minor League Baseball team of Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League called the Springfield Blanket Makers.[16]

Government

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Mayoral elections

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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.

Mayor Ann Schneider was re-elected in 2020. On November 5, 2024, Mayor Ann Schneider lost re-election to Buzzy Poole by 303 votes.[18]

Education

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The city is served by

The Highland Crest higher education facility is home to Volunteer State Community College and Austin Peay State University.

Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Highways

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

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Springfield 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

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  • NorthCrest Medical Center
  • ATM University Hospital

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Welcome to Springfield". springfield-tn.org. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
  2. ^ "History of Springfield | Springfield, TN - Official Website". www.springfieldtn.gov. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  4. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Springfield, Tennessee
  5. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  8. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
  9. ^ "Get Maps".
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  11. ^ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  16. ^ "1923 Springfield Blanket Makers Roster". Stats Crew. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  17. ^ "Springfield mayor race decided by 38 votes". The Tennessean. November 8, 2016.
  18. ^ "Election Results". News Channel 5 Nashville (WTVF). Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  19. ^ "Springfield, Tennessee" (Map). Google Maps. No URL entered.
  20. ^ Hevesi, Dennis (July 30, 2010). "David Alexander, Overseer of Rhodes Selection, Is Dead at 77". The New York Times. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
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