Lewisburg, Tennessee

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Lewisburg, Tennessee
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"The CENTER of Southern Middle Tennessee"
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Lewisburg, Tennessee
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 35°26′57″N86°47′35″W / 35.44917°N 86.79306°W / 35.44917; -86.79306
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Marshall
Incorporated1837 [1]
Named after Meriwhether Lewis [2]
Government
 • MayorJim Bingham
Area
[3]
 • Total
14.05 sq mi (36.39 km2)
 • Land14.04 sq mi (36.37 km2)
 • Water0.0039 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
738 ft (225 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
 • Total
12,288
 • Density875.0/sq mi (337.83/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
37091
Area code 931
FIPS code 47-41860 [5]
GNIS feature ID1291094 [6]
Website www.lewisburgtn.gov

Lewisburg is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. [7] The population was 12,288 in 2020. Lewisburg is located in Middle Tennessee, fifty miles south of Nashville and fifty-two miles north of Huntsville, Alabama. Residents have access to the larger cities via nearby I-65.

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Lewisburg was named for the explorer Meriwether Lewis. By 1838, the town was supporting a newspaper and a bank. The downtown area is similar to many other small southern towns, with a courthouse on a square, surrounded by retail and commercial businesses. Shopping centers are located on the east and west ends of town.

Geography

Lewisburg is located at 35°26′57″N86°47′35″W / 35.44917°N 86.79306°W / 35.44917; -86.79306 (35.449034, -86.793112). [8] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.7 square miles (30 km2), almost all of which is land (0.09% is water).

Climate

Climate data for Lewisburg, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1890–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)77
(25)		82
(28)		89
(32)		91
(33)		98
(37)		109
(43)		112
(44)		108
(42)		108
(42)		99
(37)		88
(31)		78
(26)		112
(44)
Mean maximum °F (°C)67.2
(19.6)		71.7
(22.1)		78.2
(25.7)		84.6
(29.2)		90.6
(32.6)		94.8
(34.9)		96.9
(36.1)		96.7
(35.9)		94.6
(34.8)		86.8
(30.4)		78.5
(25.8)		68.1
(20.1)		98.6
(37.0)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)49.1
(9.5)		54.0
(12.2)		62.6
(17.0)		72.4
(22.4)		80.6
(27.0)		88.0
(31.1)		91.0
(32.8)		90.8
(32.7)		85.4
(29.7)		74.5
(23.6)		62.3
(16.8)		52.3
(11.3)		71.9
(22.2)
Daily mean °F (°C)38.3
(3.5)		41.9
(5.5)		49.4
(9.7)		58.3
(14.6)		67.4
(19.7)		75.4
(24.1)		78.8
(26.0)		77.5
(25.3)		71.1
(21.7)		59.9
(15.5)		49.1
(9.5)		41.3
(5.2)		59.0
(15.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)27.5
(−2.5)		29.9
(−1.2)		36.2
(2.3)		44.2
(6.8)		54.2
(12.3)		62.8
(17.1)		66.6
(19.2)		64.1
(17.8)		56.8
(13.8)		45.2
(7.3)		35.8
(2.1)		30.4
(−0.9)		46.1
(7.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)8.3
(−13.2)		11.4
(−11.4)		18.6
(−7.4)		26.0
(−3.3)		37.0
(2.8)		48.6
(9.2)		55.4
(13.0)		51.5
(10.8)		39.6
(4.2)		27.8
(−2.3)		18.7
(−7.4)		13.2
(−10.4)		5.5
(−14.7)
Record low °F (°C)−20
(−29)		−15
(−26)		−5
(−21)		18
(−8)		29
(−2)		38
(3)		43
(6)		39
(4)		31
(−1)		17
(−8)		−2
(−19)		−12
(−24)		−20
(−29)
Average precipitation inches (mm)4.47
(114)		4.73
(120)		5.56
(141)		5.06
(129)		4.71
(120)		4.87
(124)		4.44
(113)		4.29
(109)		4.52
(115)		3.67
(93)		4.02
(102)		5.73
(146)		56.07
(1,424)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.3
(0.76)		0.4
(1.0)		0.1
(0.25)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)		0.9
(2.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)9.39.110.710.010.510.911.49.17.37.99.09.8115.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.40.60.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.41.7
Source: NOAA [9] [10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870 322—
1880 46042.9%
1890 63137.2%
1900 1,421125.2%
1910 1,83028.8%
1920 2,71148.1%
1930 3,11214.8%
1940 3,58215.1%
1950 5,16444.2%
1960 6,33822.7%
1970 7,20713.7%
1980 8,76021.5%
1990 9,87912.8%
2000 10,4135.4%
2010 11,1006.6%
2020 12,28810.7%
Sources: [11] [12] [4]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Lewisburg had a population of 12,288, with 4,942 households and 2,758 families residing in the city. [13]

The median age was 37.2 years, with 24.3% of residents under the age of 18 and 17.1% of residents 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 87.2 males age 18 and over. [13]

97.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 3.0% lived in rural areas. [14]

There were 4,942 households in Lewisburg, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 36.8% were married-couple households, 20.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 34.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [13]

There were 5,326 housing units, of which 7.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.2%. [13]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census [15]
RaceNumberPercent
White 8,81371.7%
Black or African American 1,56412.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 630.5%
Asian 920.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 110.1%
Some other race6024.9%
Two or more races 1,1439.3%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)1,34711.0%

2000 census

As of the census [5] of 2000, there was a population of 10,413, with 4,242 households and 2,740 families residing in the city. The population density was 891.5 inhabitants per square mile (344.2/km2). There were 4,584 housing units at an average density of 392.4 units per square mile (151.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.96% White, 15.44% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.85% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.15% of the population.

There were 4,242 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,033, and the median income for a family was $38,246. Males had a median income of $30,619 versus $21,765 for females. The per capita income (the average income a person in the city is earning) was $16,401. About 12.7% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

History

Formation of Lewisburg and Early History (1807–1836)

On October 4, 1836, the Marshall County court appointed a committee— which built a county courthouse and jail, [16] which are both known today as the Marshall County Courthouse [17] and the Marshall County Jail. [18] The county court of Marshall County would then sell lots in Lewisburg, some to build houses or for other purposes. Members of the committee were James Osborne, William Williams, Joel Yowell, Aaron Boyd, and James C. Record. [16] When it was formed in 1836, the city of Lewisburg had a land area of approximately 15 square miles [19] Years prior to 1807, no towns or established settlements existed in the area of Marshall County. The territory appeared as an "unbroken wilderness"

There was white violence against freedmen during and after Reconstruction, extending into the early 20th century. Some lynchings of African Americans took place at the Marshall County Courthouse in Lewisburg during the period of highest violence around the turn of the 20th century. Two unidentified black men were lynched without trial in Lewisburg on August 5, 1903. [20] Another account said that John Milligan (Millikin) and John L. Hunter had been killed in Needmore by a mob that week. [21] They are likely the same men.

Until 1925, Lewisburg served the area principally as a trading and shipping center for its livestock and farm produce. As the county seat, it was a center of the justice system and active as a retail center for the area farmers.

The world headquarters of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association has been based in Lewisburg since 1939. The Tennessee Walking Horse, a gaited breed, is considered to have been developed in Middle Tennessee, and the area is still a center of breeding and exhibitions for this horse.

Marshall County is significant partly because of three men who have served as Governor of Tennessee were living here when they were elected to office: Henry Horton, Jim Nance McCord, and Buford Ellington.

Education

It is served by Marshall County Schools, including Marshall County High School. Various other schools are present however.

Notable people

Media

Radio stations

References

  1. ↑ Tennessee Blue Book , 2005-2006, pp. 618-625.
  2. ↑ Carroll Van West, "Marshall County," Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, 2009. Retrieved: January 22, 2013.
  3. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  4. 1 2 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  5. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ↑ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Station: Lewisburg EXP STN, TN". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  12. ↑ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  13. 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  14. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  15. ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
  16. 1 2 "Founding of Lewisburg Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Marshall County | Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts". www.tncourts.gov. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Marshall County Tennessee". Marshall County Mayor's Office. Archived from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  19. ↑ "lewisburgtn.gov" (PDF). City Of Lewisburg, TN (.gov). February 25, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.
  20. ↑ Lynching Victims in Tennessee, America's Black Holocaust Museum; accessed May 25, 2018
  21. ↑ "Reward for Whitecaps" Archived September 14, 2016, at the Wayback Machine , Lewisburg Tribune News, August 11, 1903- Vol.3 (posted by Martha Smotherman Mendez), Genealogy Trails; accessed May 25, 2018
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