Berry Hill, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Berry Hill
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Berry Hill's City Hall
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Location of Berry Hill in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
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| • Total | 2,112 |
| • Density | 2,331.13/sq mi (900.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
37204
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| Area codes | 615/629 |
| FIPS code | 47-05140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1277057 |
Berry Hill is a small city located in Davidson County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 2,112 people lived there. As of 2023, the mayor of Berry Hill is Dennis Sheffield.
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History
How Berry Hill Became a City
A long time ago, much of the land in Berry Hill belonged to a man named William Wells Berry and his family.
On February 28, 1950, the people living in the area voted to become an official city. They voted 138 to 135 in favor of becoming a city. This made Berry Hill the first community in Davidson County to become a city since Belle Meade did so in 1938. When it became a city, Berry Hill had about 1,200 residents. The first mayor of the city was Ralph Rosa, who served for 22 years.
Joining Metropolitan Nashville
In 1963, the governments of Davidson County and the city of Nashville joined together. This created a larger, combined government called a metropolitan government. Because of this, Berry Hill became part of Metropolitan Nashville.
Music Hill: A Recording Hub
Starting in 1970, Berry Hill began to grow into an important place for the music industry in Nashville. That year, a person named Buzz Cason bought two houses in Berry Hill and turned them into his Creative Workshop recording studio.
Since then, many recording studios have opened in the area. Because of this, Berry Hill is sometimes called "Music Hill." This name is a fun play on "Music Row," which is another famous music recording area in Nashville.
Nearby Places
Berry Hill is close to the 100 Oaks Mall, which was the first enclosed shopping mall in Tennessee. It's also near the Tennessee National Guard Armory.
Geography
Where is Berry Hill?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city of Berry Hill covers about 0.9 square miles (2.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Demographics
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,248 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,551 | 24.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,517 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,113 | −26.6% | |
| 1990 | 802 | −27.9% | |
| 2000 | 674 | −16.0% | |
| 2010 | 537 | −20.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,112 | 293.3% | |
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The population of Berry Hill has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1950, when it became a city, there were 1,248 people. The population went down for a while, reaching 537 people in 2010. However, by 2020, the population grew significantly to 2,112 people.
Climate
Berry Hill's Weather
The weather in Berry Hill is known for having hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Education
Schools in Berry Hill
The schools in Berry Hill are part of the Metropolitan Nashville Public School District. This district manages all the public schools in Davidson County.
Images for kids
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Berry Hill's City Hall
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Location of Berry Hill in Davidson County, Tennessee.
See also
In Spanish: Berry Hill (Tennessee) para niños
