Old Hickory, Tennessee facts for kids
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Old Hickory
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Old Hickory bridge
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 Old Hickory, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Old Hickory, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Davidson |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
37138
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
Old Hickory is a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee. It is located in the eastern part of Davidson County. The area is managed by the same government that runs Nashville.
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History of Old Hickory
Old Hickory gets its name from President Andrew Jackson. He was nicknamed "Old Hickory." The area began in 1786 as a large piece of land given to Sam Jones. Because of this, the nearby Cumberland River was called Jones' Bend for many years.
Andrew Jackson bought some land here in 1792. He called his farm Poplar Grove or Poplar Flat. Later, he sold the land to his brother-in-law. The land stayed in the family for a long time.
Old Hickory is also famous for being a company town. This means a company built and owned most of the town. A big DuPont factory was here. Many houses were built for the factory workers and their bosses.
The smaller houses were for workers. The larger homes were for managers. Today, many of these old homes are being fixed up. Some are even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography and Location
Old Hickory is surrounded by water and other towns. The Cumberland River is to its north and west. Old Hickory Lake is to the east. The former city of Lakewood is to the south.
The Old Hickory Lock and Dam is also located north of the area. The main road through Old Hickory is Tennessee State Route 45. This road is also known as Old Hickory Boulevard or Robinson Road.
Old Hickory has its own post office. Its ZIP Code is 37138. The postal service area includes parts of Wilson and Davidson counties. The Old Hickory Post Office building is a historic site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places listings in Davidson County, Tennessee in 1985.
Climate and Weather
The weather in Old Hickory is generally mild. The average yearly temperature is about 58.5 degrees Fahrenheit (14.7 degrees Celsius). January is the coldest month, averaging about 37.1 degrees Fahrenheit (2.8 degrees Celsius). August is the warmest, averaging about 78.6 degrees Fahrenheit (25.9 degrees Celsius).
Old Hickory has hot summers and mild winters. It also has a long growing season. Rain falls throughout the year. The wettest months are from February to July. The driest months are from August to January.
Temperatures in Old Hickory can vary a lot. The coldest recorded temperature was -10 degrees Fahrenheit (-23 degrees Celsius) in January 1966. The hottest was 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41 degrees Celsius) in June and July 2012.
| Climate data for Old Hickory Dam, TN (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1965–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
106 (41) |
106 (41) |
105 (41) |
101 (38) |
96 (36) |
87 (31) |
76 (24) |
106 (41) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 67 (19) |
72 (22) |
79 (26) |
86 (30) |
91 (33) |
96 (36) |
97 (36) |
97 (36) |
95 (35) |
88 (31) |
77 (25) |
69 (21) |
99 (37) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47.0 (8.3) |
51.4 (10.8) |
60.5 (15.8) |
71.3 (21.8) |
78.9 (26.1) |
86.1 (30.1) |
89.9 (32.2) |
90.2 (32.3) |
83.4 (28.6) |
72.1 (22.3) |
60.1 (15.6) |
50.2 (10.1) |
70.1 (21.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 37.1 (2.8) |
40.7 (4.8) |
48.6 (9.2) |
58.2 (14.6) |
66.9 (19.4) |
75.1 (23.9) |
78.5 (25.8) |
78.6 (25.9) |
71.6 (22.0) |
59.7 (15.4) |
47.9 (8.8) |
39.5 (4.2) |
58.5 (14.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 27.2 (−2.7) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
36.8 (2.7) |
45.0 (7.2) |
54.9 (12.7) |
64.1 (17.8) |
67.0 (19.4) |
67.0 (19.4) |
59.8 (15.4) |
47.2 (8.4) |
35.7 (2.1) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
47.0 (8.3) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 10 (−12) |
13 (−11) |
21 (−6) |
31 (−1) |
40 (4) |
54 (12) |
59 (15) |
58 (14) |
48 (9) |
33 (1) |
22 (−6) |
17 (−8) |
9 (−13) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −10 (−23) |
0 (−18) |
8 (−13) |
21 (−6) |
34 (1) |
47 (8) |
52 (11) |
54 (12) |
36 (2) |
26 (−3) |
14 (−10) |
6 (−14) |
−10 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.73 (95) |
4.26 (108) |
4.64 (118) |
4.74 (120) |
4.55 (116) |
3.76 (96) |
4.05 (103) |
3.38 (86) |
3.70 (94) |
3.33 (85) |
3.35 (85) |
4.44 (113) |
47.93 (1,217) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.6 (1.5) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.2 (3.0) |
| Source: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=ohx | |||||||||||||
Economy and Local Features
Old Hickory has several important places. There is a country club and a large golf course. A city park offers space for outdoor activities. The area also has a Chamber of Commerce.
The DuPont plant, which was once very big, is mostly closed now. However, it still employs some people. The Nashville National Weather Service Forecast Office is also located nearby.
Notable People from Old Hickory
Many interesting people have connections to Old Hickory. Here are a few:
- Nate Bargatze (born 1979) – A popular stand-up comedian and actor.
- Cathy Gordon Brown (born 1965) – She ran for President of the United States in 2000 as an independent candidate.
- Danika & the Jeb – A musical duo made up of Danika Holmes and Jeb Hart.
- Darren Jernigan (born 1969) – A politician from Tennessee who is a member of the Democratic party.
- William F. Lyell (1921–1951) – A corporal in the United States Army. He bravely served during the Korean War and received the Medal of Honor.
- Ken Shipp (1929–2012) – An American football coach for both college and professional teams.
- Mike Turner (born 1955) – Another Tennessee politician from the Democratic party.
- Edgar S. Woolard, Jr. (1934-2023) – He used to be the chairman and chief executive officer of DuPont.
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