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Christiana, Tennessee
Christiana in March 2014
Christiana in March 2014
Christiana, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Christiana, Tennessee
Christiana, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Christiana, Tennessee is located in the United States
Christiana, Tennessee
Christiana, Tennessee
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Rutherford
Area
 • Total 8.86 sq mi (22.94 km2)
 • Land 8.86 sq mi (22.94 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
699 ft (213 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,305
 • Density 486.11/sq mi (187.68/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
37037
Area code(s) 615
GNIS feature ID 1280528

Christiana is a small community in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place, which is an area the government uses for counting people.

This community has its own post office, and its ZIP code is 37037. If you live here, you might go to Christiana Middle School, which is right in the community. Two important roads, U.S. Route 231 and Tennessee State Route 269, pass through Christiana, making it easy to get around.

Discover Christiana, Tennessee

Christiana is a quiet place where people live and work. It's located in the state of Tennessee. The community is part of Rutherford County.

What is Christiana Like?

Even though it's not a city, Christiana has important services. The post office helps people send and receive mail. Local country stores are places where people can buy everyday items. There are also churches for community gatherings.

A Look at Its History

The Christiana post office first opened a long time ago, in 1894. This means the community has been around for over 100 years! Small towns often grew up around important places like post offices.

People Who Live Here

The number of people living in Christiana is counted regularly. In 2020, the official count showed that 4,305 people called Christiana home. This information helps us understand how communities grow and change over time.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 4,305
U.S. Decennial Census
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