Coopertown, Tennessee facts for kids
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Coopertown, Tennessee
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Trail of Tears sign in Coopertown
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| Motto(s):
"Looking to the Future; Cherishing the Past"
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Location of Coopertown in Robertson County, Tennessee.
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 Coopertown, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Coopertown, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Tennessee | |
| County | Robertson | |
| Incorporated | 1996 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor/Alderman | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 31.60 sq mi (81.84 km2) | |
| • Land | 31.60 sq mi (81.84 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,480 | |
| • Density | 141.77/sq mi (54.74/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| Zip code |
37073, 37146, 37172
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| Area code(s) | 615, 629 | |
| FIPS code | 47-16980 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1306100 | |
| Website | Official Website: http://www.coopertowntn.org | |
Coopertown is a town in Robertson County, Tennessee. It's known as a "bedroom community." This means many people who live here travel to nearby cities for work. Coopertown is part of the larger Nashville area. In 2020, about 4,480 people lived in Coopertown.
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Understanding Coopertown's History
Coopertown has a rich past, starting long before it became a town.
Early Native American Lands
Hundreds of years ago, the land that is now Coopertown was important hunting grounds. Both the Cherokee and Chickasaw tribes claimed this area. In 1775, a man named Richard Henderson bought a large piece of land from the Cherokee. He hoped to create a new colony called Transylvania. This colony was never officially recognized.
Settlement and Naming the Town
In the late 1700s and early 1800s, settlers began to move into the area. David Naive settled here in 1825. For a while, the community was known as Naive's Crossroads.
Later, the area became known for making barrels and whiskey. People who made barrels were called "coopers." There were several cooper shops in the community. These shops made barrels for mills along the nearby Red River. Because of these coopers, the community eventually got its name: Coopertown.
Becoming an Official Town
Coopertown officially became a town in 1996. The people living there decided to do this. They wanted to have more control over their community. This decision came after a plan to build a landfill in the area.
In 2005, Coopertown Middle School opened for students in grades 6 to 8. A few years later, grades 4 and 5 also moved to the middle school.
Recent Growth and Development
In 2016, a big company called Lowe's started building a large distribution center in Coopertown. This center opened in 2018. It created many jobs for people in the area. It helped Coopertown grow and develop.
Past Mayors of Coopertown
- Ethel Spiller (1996-2000)
- Herman Davis (2000-2004)
- Danny Crosby (2004–2008)
- J. Sam Childs (2008-2016)
Exploring Coopertown's Geography
Coopertown is located in Middle Tennessee. It covers an area of about 31.9 square miles (81.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Coopertown's Population
The number of people living in Coopertown has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,027 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,278 | 41.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,480 | 4.7% | |
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Who Lives in Coopertown?
The 2020 United States census counted 4,480 people living in Coopertown. There were 1,614 households and 1,334 families.
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 3,869 | 86.36% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 139 | 3.1% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.56% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 215 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 | 4.73% |
Notable People from Coopertown
- Bert James, a baseball player, is from Coopertown.
See also
In Spanish: Coopertown (Tennessee) para niños
