Fairview, Tennessee facts for kids
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Fairview, Tennessee
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Fairview City Hall, February 2014
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Location of Fairview in Williamson County, Tennessee
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Tennessee | ||||
| County | Williamson | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 17.96 sq mi (46.51 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 17.93 sq mi (46.43 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) | ||||
| Population
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| • Total | 9,357 | ||||
| • Density | 521.92/sq mi (201.52/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
37062
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| Area code(s) | 615/629 | ||||
| FIPS code | 47-25440 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 1303452 | ||||
Fairview is a city in Williamson County, Tennessee. It's part of the larger Nashville metropolitan area. In 2020, about 9,357 people lived in Fairview. If you include the nearby communities, over 13,457 people call the Fairview area home!
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About Fairview
Fairview officially became a city on July 28, 1959. It's located about 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of the Nashville-Davidson County line. Two major highways, I-40 and I-840, pass through the area.
Fairview is about 800 feet (244 meters) above sea level. This is about 150 feet (46 meters) higher than Nashville. Being higher up helps Fairview avoid floods.
Parks and Recreation
Fairview is proud to be home to Bowie Nature Park. This huge park covers about 722 acres (2.9 km²). It's one of the biggest city-managed parks in Tennessee! To give you an idea, New York's Central Park is 843 acres (3.4 km²).
The city also has a recreation center. It's part of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation system. Here, you can find rooms for meetings, exercise classes, and a gym. There's also a large outdoor swimming pool and a full-size basketball court for free play.
Fairview Ball Park opened in 1982. In spring and early summer, young people play softball and baseball here. In the fall, adults play softball. The park has four fields for different age groups and types of play.
Camp Marymount is a large, 340-acre (1.4 km²) summer camp nearby. It's owned by the Catholic Church and started in 1946. Some scenes from the movie Ernest Goes to Camp were filmed here!
Schools in Fairview
Fairview has excellent schools that are part of the Williamson County School system.
- Fairview Elementary and Westwood Elementary serve over 1,000 students from kindergarten to 5th grade.
- Fairview Middle School has over 800 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
- Fairview High School serves over 1,000 students. Newsweek Magazine even listed Fairview High School as one of the top 1,000 high schools in the United States!
Fairview's Location
Fairview is located in the northwest part of Williamson County. It's about 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Nashville. The city is situated along State Highway 100.
How Big is Fairview?
The city of Fairview covers a total area of about 14.1 square miles (36.5 km²). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Population Growth
Fairview has grown quite a bit over the years!
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,017 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,630 | 60.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,648 | 123.8% | |
| 1990 | 4,210 | 15.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,800 | 37.8% | |
| 2010 | 7,720 | 33.1% | |
| 2020 | 9,357 | 21.2% | |
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In 2010, the population was 7,720 people. This was a big jump of 33.1% from the year 2000. By 2015, a special count showed that the city's population had grown to almost 10,000 people. The 2020 census counted 9,357 people living in Fairview.
Getting Around Fairview
Fairview is easy to reach thanks to its good transportation links. Tennessee State Route 100 and Tennessee State Route 96 connect Fairview directly to major highways like Interstate 40 and Interstate 840.
Images for kids
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Farm in Fairview
