Thompson's Station, Tennessee

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Thompson's Station, Tennessee
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Location of Thompson's Station in
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Thompson's Station
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 35°47′55″N86°54′26″W / 35.79861°N 86.90722°W / 35.79861; -86.90722
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Williamson
Settled1780 [1]
Incorporated1990 [2]
Named for Dr. Elijah Thompson, early settler [1]
Government
 • MayorBrian Stover
Area
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 • Total22.81 sq mi (59.06 km2)
 • Land22.79 sq mi (59.03 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
801 ft (244 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
 • Total7,485
 • Density328.40/sq mi (126.80/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
37179
Area code 615
FIPS code 47-73900 [5]
GNIS feature ID1652469 [6]
Website thompsons-station.gov

Thompson's Station is a town in Williamson County, Tennessee. The population has grown from 2,194 at the 2010 Census to 7,485 in the 2020 Census. [7] Locations in Thompson's Station listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places include the Jacob Critz House and the Thomas L. Critz House, Thompson's Station Bank, John Neely House, James P. Johnson House, Homestead Manor and James Giddens House.

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Thompson's Station Caboose

History

The first settlers arrived in what is now Thompson's Station in the late 18th century. The community was originally known as "White House," but changed its name to "Littlebury" in 1836. [1] After the arrival of the railroad in 1855, Dr. Elijah Thompson donated land for a town and train station, and the community was renamed for him. [1]

On March 5, 1863, during the Civil War, the Battle of Thompson's Station was fought, with Confederate forces led by General Earl Van Dorn defeating Union forces under Colonel John Coburn. [1]

Geography

Thompson's Station is located at 35°47′55″N86°54′26″W / 35.79861°N 86.90722°W / 35.79861; -86.90722 (35.798670, -86.907341). [8] It is approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of Nashville, just south of Franklin, and just north of Spring Hill.

The Town includes several parks that encompass over 200 acres (81 ha): [9]

Government

The community voted to incorporate in August 1990 with resident David Lee Coleman chosen as the first mayor. The community elects four at-large aldermen and a mayor who meet monthly at Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings. Two aldermen are elected every two years with the mayoral election every four years. [10]

In early 2015, the Town embarked on a city planning process to update the zoning regulations. After gathering public input, the Town worked with planning consultants to create the Land Development Ordinance that went on to receive the Driehaus Award's Honorable Mention for form-based code in 2016. [11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 135—
2000 1,283—
2010 2,19471.0%
2020 7,485241.2%
Sources: [12] [13] 2020 [7] [4]

2020 census

Thompson's Station racial composition [14]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)6,43886.01%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)1912.55%
Native American 150.2%
Asian 1261.68%
Pacific Islander 50.07%
Other/Mixed 3134.18%
Hispanic or Latino 3975.3%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,485 people, 1,911 households, and 1,468 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 1,283 people, 447 households, and 375 families residing in the town. The population density was 87.2 inhabitants per square mile (33.7/km2). There were 473 housing units at an average density of 32.2 units per square mile (12.4 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.19% White, 7.01% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of the population.

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Thompson's Station United Methodist Church

There were 447 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.9% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $66,875, and the median income for a family was $70,568. Males had a median income of $50,337 versus $31,528 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,143. About 4.1% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.3% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.

A special census was taken by the Town in November 2013, and the new census of 2,681 residents was certified by the State of Tennessee on June 30, 2014. No demographic data was obtained in this census. Due to quick growth, another special census was taken in October 2016 with a newly certified population of 4,726. [15]

The 2020 Federal Census population results for Thompson's Station show the Town has grown to 7,485 residents.

Education

Thompson's Station Public Schools are part of Williamson County Schools. Independence High School serves students in grades nine to twelve.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Timeline of Thompson's Station, Official town website.
  2. ↑ Tennessee Blue Book , 2005-2006, pp. 618-625.
  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. 1 2 "QuickFacts: Thompson's Station town, Tennessee". census.gov. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Parks and Recreation, Thompson's Station". Thompson's Station Staff. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Board of Mayor and Aldermen Webpage" . Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Timeline Webpage" . Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  13. ↑ "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.
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  15. ↑ "Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development". State of Tennessee. Retrieved December 13, 2017.
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