Centerville, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Centerville, Tennessee
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Centerville Town Square
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Location in Hickman County, Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hickman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.76 sq mi (27.87 km2) |
| • Land | 10.76 sq mi (27.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,532 |
| • Density | 328.25/sq mi (126.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37033
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-12420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1280155 |
Centerville is a town in Hickman County, Tennessee, USA. In 2020, about 3,532 people lived there. It is the main town in Hickman County and the only one that is officially incorporated. Centerville is famous for being the hometown of the funny American comedian, Minnie Pearl.
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About Centerville's Location
Centerville is right in the middle of Hickman County. It sits in a valley near the Duck River. This river flows west and eventually joins the Tennessee River. The town covers an area of about 27.87 square kilometers (about 10.76 square miles).
Getting Around Centerville
Tennessee State Route 100 is the main road that goes through Centerville. This road leads northeast about 55 miles (88 km) to Nashville, which is the state capital. It also goes southwest about 28 miles (45 km) to Linden.
Another road, Tennessee State Route 50, passes through the southern part of Centerville. It goes northwest about 17 miles (27 km) to Interstate 40 and southeast about 30 miles (48 km) to Columbia.
Centerville also has its own airport, called Centerville Municipal Airport. It is located about 3 miles (5 km) north of the town center.
Centerville's Population Over Time
Centerville has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 251 | — | |
| 1870 | 175 | −30.3% | |
| 1880 | 287 | 64.0% | |
| 1890 | 498 | 73.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,097 | — | |
| 1920 | 882 | −19.6% | |
| 1930 | 943 | 6.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,030 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,532 | 48.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,678 | 9.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,592 | 54.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,824 | 9.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,616 | 28.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,793 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,644 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,532 | −3.1% | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,532 people living in Centerville. There were 1,415 households and 832 families in the town.
Famous People from Centerville
Many interesting people have connections to Centerville:
- Kevin Max: A musician and a founding member of the band DC Talk. He once lived in Centerville.
- Minnie Pearl: A very famous American comedian. She was born Sarah Ophelia Colley right here in Centerville.
- Del Reeves: A country music singer who passed away in Centerville in 2007.
- William K. Sebastian: Born in Centerville, he later represented Arkansas in the United States Senate.
- Mike Smithson: A professional baseball player who played in the major leagues.
- John Spence: Known as America's first "Frogman," a type of military diver.
- Dicky Wells: A talented jazz trombonist.
Centerville's Climate
Centerville has a climate with hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
Images for kids
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The Hickman County Courthouse in Centerville.
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A statue honoring comedian Minnie Pearl in her hometown.
See also
In Spanish: Centerville (Tennessee) para niños
