Nashville, Georgia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nashville, Georgia
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Nashville City Hall
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Location in Berrien County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Berrien |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.91 sq mi (12.72 km2) |
| • Land | 4.86 sq mi (12.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,947 |
| • Density | 1,018.74/sq mi (393.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
31639,31620
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| Area code(s) | 229,912 |
| FIPS code | 13-54264 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332466 |
Nashville is a city located in Berrien County, Georgia, in the United States. It's the main city, also known as the county seat, for Berrien County. In 2020, about 4,947 people lived here. Nashville is often called the "City of Dogwoods" because many beautiful dogwood trees grow all around the area.
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History of Nashville
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Nashville was started around 1840. In 1856, it became the official county seat for the new Berrien County. The town was officially recognized in 1892 and became a city in 1900.
There's a bit of a mystery about how Nashville got its name. Some people think it was named after Francis Nash, a brave officer from the American Revolutionary War. However, many old articles from the local newspaper, The Berrien Press, suggest a different story.
An article from 2006 in The Berrien Press talked about this naming puzzle. It mentioned old writings from the 1930s called The Griffin Papers. It also pointed to several articles from The Nashville Herald newspaper, published between 1909 and 1953. These articles, along with special plates made for Berrien County's 100th birthday in 1956, all say that Nashville was named after Simon W. Nash. He was a local person who lived in the area during the 1850s and 1860s.
Geography and Climate
Where is Nashville Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Nashville covers a total area of about 12.2 square kilometers (4.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 12.0 square kilometers (4.6 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
What is Nashville's Climate Like?
The weather in Nashville is usually warm, and it gets a good amount of rain throughout the year. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa." This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters.
| Climate data for Nashville, Georgia | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 17 (62) |
19 (66) |
22 (72) |
27 (80) |
30 (86) |
33 (91) |
33 (92) |
33 (92) |
31 (88) |
27 (81) |
23 (73) |
18 (65) |
26 (79) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3 (37) |
4 (40) |
8 (46) |
12 (53) |
16 (60) |
19 (66) |
20 (68) |
20 (68) |
18 (65) |
12 (54) |
7 (45) |
4 (39) |
12 (53) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 110 (4.5) |
120 (4.8) |
120 (4.7) |
110 (4.2) |
110 (4.4) |
120 (4.9) |
140 (5.6) |
150 (6.1) |
86 (3.4) |
53 (2.1) |
64 (2.5) |
110 (4.2) |
1,300 (51.2) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Population and People
How Many People Live in Nashville?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 95 | — | |
| 1890 | 426 | — | |
| 1900 | 293 | −31.2% | |
| 1910 | 990 | 237.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,025 | 104.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,672 | −17.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,449 | 46.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,414 | 39.4% | |
| 1960 | 4,070 | 19.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,323 | 6.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,831 | 11.8% | |
| 1990 | 4,782 | −1.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,697 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,939 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,947 | 0.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Nashville has changed over many years. In 1870, only 95 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 4,947 people.
Who Lives in Nashville?
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,470 | 70.14% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,047 | 21.16% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.44% |
| Other/Mixed | 201 | 4.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 196 | 3.96% |
Based on the 2020 United States census, Nashville had 4,947 residents. These people lived in 2,032 households, and 1,217 of those were families.
Education in Nashville
Schools in Berrien County
Students in Berrien County, from kindergarten all the way to twelfth grade, attend schools in the Berrien County School District. This district includes two elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and a special charter school. The district has about 172 full-time teachers. Over 3,037 students are enrolled in these schools.
The schools are:
- Berrien Primary School
- Berrien Elementary School
- Berrien Middle School
- Berrien High School
- Berrien Academy
Public Library
The city of Nashville also has a public library. It's called the Carrie Dorsey Perry Memorial Library. This library is part of the larger Coastal Plain Regional Library System network.
See also
In Spanish: Nashville (Georgia) para niños
