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Estill Springs, with Tims Ford Lake in the foreground
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Location of Estill Springs in Franklin County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.57 sq mi (11.83 km2) |
| • Land | 4.25 sq mi (11.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,267 |
| • Density | 533.54/sq mi (205.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37330
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-24440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1283868 |
Estill Springs is a small town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 2,694 people lived there. Many locals simply call it "Estill."
Estill Springs is part of the larger Winchester, TN area. It is located in the central part of Tennessee, known as Middle Tennessee.
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History of Estill Springs
How Estill Springs Began
Long ago, the Cherokee people knew about the special mineral springs in this area. Before them, different groups of indigenous peoples lived here for thousands of years.
The town of Estill Springs started around 1840. The Frank Estill family owned a lot of land here. They gave land for a new railroad to be built. People believed that drinking and bathing in mineral water was good for their health. Because of the springs and the easy train access, Estill Springs became a small spa town. It was named after the springs and the Estill family. Oscar Meyer was the first mayor of the town.
Estill Springs During the Civil War
During the Civil War, the town was often called "Allisonia." This name came from another family who lived in the area. Estill Springs was home to a training camp for Confederate soldiers called Camp Harris. It was named after Isham G. Harris, who was the governor of Tennessee for the Confederacy. He was from Franklin County.
In 1863, Southern forces moved through the town during the Tullahoma campaign. This campaign was named after a nearby town that was the Confederate headquarters.
From Spa Town to Modern Day
Over time, the idea of using spring waters for health became less popular. Some local stories say that when U.S. Route 41A was built through the town in 1940, the springs dried up. By the mid-1900s, the spa hotels were torn down.
The new highway helped connect Estill Springs to jobs in nearby towns. It also gave the town an important spot on the main road between Nashville and Chattanooga. Later, the Tennessee Valley Authority built lakes nearby, which brought more visitors for fun activities.
During the time of Prohibition, when alcohol was illegal, Estill Springs had a well-known local figure named Parker Jones. He was involved in illegal alcohol sales. Jones stayed in Estill for several years. He had a lot of influence over local leaders and police. The government sent many agents to arrest him. However, when they found his hiding place, he was gone. Parker Jones was never seen in Estill again.
The "Yellowhammer's Nest" was a famous house in Estill Springs. It belonged to the well-known Tennessee writer Will Allen Dromgoole. This historic home was sadly destroyed by fire in 1972.
Geography of Estill Springs
Estill Springs is located in the northern part of Franklin County. It sits on the north side of the Elk River. This is where the river flows into Tims Ford Lake.
U.S. Route 41A goes right through the middle of town. This road leads about 8 miles (13 km) northwest to Tullahoma. It also goes about 6 miles (10 km) south to Winchester, which is the main town of the county.
The town covers a total area of about 4.7 square miles (12.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.7 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Estill Springs
Estill Springs has a climate with warm temperatures and rain spread out evenly through the year. This type of climate is called "Humid Subtropical."
| Climate data for Estill Springs, TN | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 49 (9) |
52 (11) |
61 (16) |
71 (22) |
78 (26) |
85 (29) |
88 (31) |
88 (31) |
83 (28) |
72 (22) |
60 (16) |
51 (11) |
70 (21) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 30 (−1) |
31 (−1) |
38 (3) |
47 (8) |
55 (13) |
63 (17) |
66 (19) |
65 (18) |
59 (15) |
47 (8) |
37 (3) |
31 (−1) |
47 (8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 5.3 (130) |
5 (130) |
6 (150) |
4.9 (120) |
4.6 (120) |
4.2 (110) |
4.8 (120) |
3.8 (97) |
3.6 (91) |
3.3 (84) |
4.3 (110) |
5.7 (140) |
55.5 (1,410) |
| Average precipitation days | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 119 |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
People in Estill Springs
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 496 | — | |
| 1960 | 734 | 48.0% | |
| 1970 | 919 | 25.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,324 | 44.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,408 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,152 | 52.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,055 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,267 | 10.3% | |
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2020 Population Details
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 2,058 | 90.78% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 49 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.15% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 97 | 4.28% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 1.5% |
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 2,267 people living in Estill Springs. These people lived in 865 households, and 647 of these were families.
2010 Population Details
In the 2010 United States census, there were 2,055 people in the town.
- About 94.9% of the people were White.
- About 1.9% were African American.
- About 0.2% were Native American.
- About 0.7% were Asian.
- About 1.5% were from two or more races.
- About 0.9% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Estill Springs
- John Henry Hale (1878–1944) was a well-known surgeon who came from Estill Springs.
See also
In Spanish: Estill Springs para niños
