Spring Hill, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Spring Hill, Tennessee
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Spring Hill City Hall in December 2013
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| Motto(s):
"A blend of Commerce, History and Country Living"
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Location of Spring Hill in Williamson and Maury County, Tennessee (left) and of both counties in Tennessee (right)
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Tennessee | ||||
| Counties | Williamson, Maury | ||||
| City | 1808 | ||||
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| • Type | City | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 29.14 sq mi (75.47 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 29.09 sq mi (75.35 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) | ||||
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 50,005 | ||||
| • Estimate
(2022)
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55,800 | ||||
| • Density | 1,718.74/sq mi (663.61/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
37174 also includes portion of 37179
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| Area code(s) | 931 615 | ||||
| FIPS code | 47-70580 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 1303764 | ||||
Spring Hill is a city in Tennessee, located about 30 miles (48 km) south of Nashville. It is part of both Maury and Williamson counties. In 2022, its population was about 55,800 people. Spring Hill is known as one of the fastest-growing cities in Tennessee.
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History of Spring Hill
The first people to settle in the Spring Hill area arrived in 1808. The city itself was officially started in 1809. Albert Russell was the first person to build a home on the land that would become Spring Hill.
Spring Hill was also the location of an important Civil War battle. This battle, called the Battle of Spring Hill, happened on November 29, 1864.
Later, a special school called Branham and Hughes Military Academy was located in Spring Hill. Today, the campus of that old school is now the main campus for the Tennessee Children's Home. This home helps children and is connected with the Churches of Christ.
On January 10, 1963, a strong F3 tornado hit the center of town. It damaged many buildings and caused a lot of money in damage.
How Spring Hill Has Grown
Spring Hill has grown very quickly in recent years. This is because the larger Nashville area is also growing. In 2007, Spring Hill had 23,462 people. By the 2010 census, it had grown to 29,036. By 2018, the city officially had more than 40,000 residents.
In November 2015, the city leaders approved a plan called ‘Spring Hill Rising: 2040’. This plan helps guide how the city will develop and grow in the future. In 2016, the city hired experts to help create new rules for building and land use based on this plan.
On December 4, 2017, a Chick-fil-A restaurant was being built, and a large grain silo was torn down. Even though the silo didn't have a major historical story, many people in town saw it as a special landmark. A memorial plaque was put up in 2018 to remember the silo.
Geography of Spring Hill
Spring Hill is located at coordinates 35°45′9″N 86°54′50″W.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 29.14 square miles (75.47 km²). Most of this area, about 29.09 square miles (75.35 km²), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.12 km²), is water.
People of Spring Hill
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 400 | — | |
| 1910 | 695 | — | |
| 1920 | 403 | −42.0% | |
| 1930 | 416 | 3.2% | |
| 1940 | 543 | 30.5% | |
| 1950 | 541 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 689 | 27.4% | |
| 1970 | 685 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 989 | 44.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,464 | 48.0% | |
| 2000 | 7,715 | 427.0% | |
| 2010 | 29,036 | 276.4% | |
| 2020 | 50,005 | 72.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 57,637 | 98.5% | |
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2020 Census Information
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 39,622 | 79.24% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,929 | 5.86% |
| Native American | 94 | 0.19% |
| Asian | 1,082 | 2.16% |
| Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 2,310 | 4.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,933 | 7.87% |
According to the 2020 United States census, Spring Hill had 50,005 people. There were 12,727 households and 10,582 families living in the city.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 29,036 people living in Spring Hill. The population density was about 1,640 people per square mile.
About 50% of households had children under 18. Most households (about 67%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.94 people.
About 34% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 61% were between 18 and 64 years old. Only about 5% were 65 years or older. The average age in Spring Hill was 31.9 years. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (51.46%).
The average income for a household in the city was $72,744. For families, the average income was $78,125.
Economy and Jobs
Spring Hill was once home to the Saturn Corporation car factory, which made cars from 1990 to 2007. Cars like the Saturn S-Series, Saturn ION, and Saturn VUE were built there. In 2007, General Motors Corporation (GM), which owned Saturn, closed the factory to update it. It reopened in 2008 as Spring Hill Manufacturing and started making the new Chevrolet Traverse.
Later, GM moved the Traverse production. The vehicle assembly part of the plant was paused in late 2009. However, the plant continued to make parts for engines and stamp metal. In 2011, GM announced plans to make the assembly plant "ultra-flexible." This means it could quickly change to build different types of vehicles. It started by building the Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain.
In April 2021, General Motors and LG Energy Solutions announced they would build a second battery cell factory in Spring Hill. This new plant, which cost $2.3 billion, started operating in March 2024.
Because Spring Hill has grown so much, General Motors has reopened its car plant and is hiring many new people. Other companies like Ryder and Goodwill have also opened new facilities in the area.
Education in Spring Hill
Students in Spring Hill attend schools in two different school districts. This depends on which county they live in. They are served by either Maury County Public Schools or the Williamson County School District.
A notable school in the city is Spring Hill High School.
Transportation and Roads
Interstate 65 runs through the eastern part of Spring Hill. There are two exits for Spring Hill on I-65. Exit 53 connects to Tennessee State Route 396. Exit 55, which opened in May 2024, serves the northern part of the city.
State Route 396, also known as Saturn Parkway, is a major road that connects to the city from the east. U.S. Route 31 is the main north-south road through Spring Hill. It is called Columbia Pike on the south side and Nashville Highway on the north side. State Route 247 is another important east-west road.
Arts and Culture
Rippavilla Plantation is a historic site located on Main Street (US 31). It offers educational activities and has an annual corn maze. The historic Battle of Spring Hill site is also open for self-guided tours all year.
Some parts of the 1986 movie At Close Range, which starred Sean Penn and Christopher Walken, were filmed in Spring Hill.
Famous People from Spring Hill
- Julie Hayden: A young teacher who was sadly murdered in 1874.
- Peter Jenkins, (American travel author): An American author famous for walking across America and writing books about his travels.
- Sterling Marlin: A NASCAR race car driver who won the Daytona 500 twice.
- Chris Moneymaker: A professional poker player who won a major poker championship in 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Spring Hill (Tennessee) para niños
