Greenbrier, Tennessee facts for kids
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Greenbrier, Tennessee
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Water tower in Greenbrier
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Location of Greenbrier in Robertson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Tennessee | |
| County | Robertson | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.30 sq mi (18.90 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.26 sq mi (18.80 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,898 | |
| • Density | 950.01/sq mi (366.82/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
37073
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| Area code(s) | 615 | |
| FIPS code | 47-30960 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1286141 | |
| Website | greenbriertn.org | |
Greenbrier is a city in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States. It's a fun place to live and visit! In 2010, about 6,433 people lived here. By 2020, the population grew to 6,898 people.
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Greenbrier's Location and Size
Greenbrier is a city in Tennessee. It covers about 6.6 square miles (17.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part is water.
The city is mainly found along U.S. Route 41. This road runs southeast of Springfield. It also goes northwest of Goodlettsville. Greenbrier is located about 23 miles (37 kilometers) north of Nashville.
Greenbrier's Population Over Time
Greenbrier has grown a lot over the years. More and more people have chosen to call it home.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 522 | — | |
| 1920 | 518 | −0.8% | |
| 1930 | 631 | 21.8% | |
| 1940 | 795 | 26.0% | |
| 1950 | 890 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,238 | 39.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,279 | 84.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,180 | 39.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,873 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,940 | 71.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,433 | 30.2% | |
| 2020 | 6,898 | 7.2% | |
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In 2020, there were 6,898 people living in Greenbrier. These people made up 2,393 households. About 1,807 families lived in the town.
Fun Annual Events
Greenbrier is famous for a special event called the "Turning of the Pig." This celebration happens every year on July 3. It's a big barbecue festival!
The festival helps raise money for the high school band program. You can find lots of food, fun carnival games, and live music. Local artists also show off their crafts. It's a great time for families to enjoy together. Hundreds of pounds of pork are cooked over open fires. You can buy the delicious pulled pork starting on the morning of July 4.
Parks and Recreation
Greenbrier has a wonderful place called Louise Martin Memorial Park. This park is perfect for outdoor activities.
It has a paved path that's about 0.6 miles long. This path is great for walking or running. There are also other trails that are about half a mile long. The park has three baseball fields for sports. There's also a small play area for younger kids. You can find several picnic spots to enjoy a meal. A large open field is available for different games and activities.
Schools in Greenbrier
Greenbrier has several schools for students.
- Public Schools:
- Greenbrier High School
- Greenbrier Middle School
- Greenbrier Elementary School
- Private School:
- Dayspring Academy
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