Green Hill, Tennessee facts for kids
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Green Hill, Tennessee
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Location of Green Hill, Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Wilson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.70 sq mi (9.59 km2) |
| • Land | 3.48 sq mi (9.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,518 |
| • Density | 1,875.68/sq mi (724.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37122;37138
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
| FIPS code | 47-31100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1286093 |
Green Hill is a community in western Wilson County, Tennessee. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for statistics, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2010, about 6,618 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 6,518.
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History of Green Hill
Green Hill was first settled a long time ago, even before the year 1800. Two families, led by John Cloyd and John Williamson, moved there from Nashville. They were trying to escape a serious illness called smallpox. Later, Colonel John Donelson, Jr., built a summer home in Green Hill. The community's name might describe the green hills in the area, or it could be named after a former state treasurer from North Carolina.
During the 1800s, Green Hill had its own post office. It opened around 1834 or 1838 but closed in 1904.
Just before the American Civil War, Green Hill had a high school. There were also several businesses. These included a general store, a hotel, a place that processed tobacco, a flour mill (for making flour), and a machine for carding (preparing fibers like wool). A new Green Hill High School opened in August 2020. It is located where Lebanon Road and North Greenhill Road meet.
Geography
Green Hill is located at 36°13′51″N 86°34′25″W / 36.23083°N 86.57361°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Green Hill covers about 4.4 square miles (11.4 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
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| 2020 | 6,518 | — | |
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2020 Census Details
In the 2020 United States census, there were 6,518 people living in Green Hill. These people lived in 2,482 households, and 2,078 of these were families.
Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living in Green Hill in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 5,634 | 86.44% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 242 | 3.71% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.63% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 329 | 5.05% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 265 | 4.07% |
Education
The schools in Green Hill are part of the Wilson County School District.
There are several elementary schools that serve different parts of Green Hill:
- Lakeview Elementary School is for the northern part.
- W. A. Wright Elementary School is for the central part.
- Mount Juliet Elementary School is for the area south of Lebanon Road.
For middle school and high school, students in Green Hill usually go to Mount Juliet Middle School and Green Hill High School.
See also
In Spanish: Green Hill (Tennessee) para niños
