White House, Tennessee

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White House, Tennessee
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Motto: 
"Valuing Our Future While Protecting Our Heritage" [1]
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Location of White House in Robertson County, Tennessee.
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Location within Tennessee
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White House
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 36°28′13″N86°39′05″W / 36.4703232°N 86.6513845°W / 36.4703232; -86.6513845
Country United States
State Tennessee
Counties Sumner, Robertson
Settled1835 [2]
Incorporated1921 [3]
Named for Stagecoach inn around which the town developed [2]
Government
 • TypeMayor/Aldermen
 • MayorJohn Corbitt
 • Vice Mayor & AldermenJana Singer Spicer
 • City AdministratorGerald O. Herman
 • Chief of PolicePatrick M. Brady
Area
[4]
 • Total
11.48 sq mi (29.74 km2)
 • Land11.48 sq mi (29.74 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[5]
863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2020) [6]
 • Total
12,982
 • Density1,130.44/sq mi (436.47/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
37188
Area code 615
FIPS code 47-80200 [7]
GNIS feature ID1304522 [5]
Website cityofwhitehouse.com

White House is a city in Robertson and Sumner counties in the United States state of Tennessee. The population was listed as 12,982 in the 2020 census. It is approximately twenty-two miles north of downtown Nashville.

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History

Settlers

The area that is now White House was purchased around 1828 by Richard Stone Wilks, a settler from Virginia. A trail running from Kentucky to Nashville, originally created by Native Americans, cut through the area. This trail was originally known as the Louisville & Nashville Turnpike during the mid-19th century. In 1928, the trail was renamed US Highway 31W.

Naming the town

In the mid-19th century, the Carter, Thomas, and Hough Stagecoach Company traveled the L&N Turnpike carrying passengers. A typical stop along the way was a white, two-story house built by Wilks in 1829. The house was a popular stop for lodging, food, and changing out horses. President Andrew Jackson was even heard to have stayed here during his travels between his home and the White House. During this time, houses were rarely painted white, particularly in this underdeveloped area. The stage coach drivers began to call this stop and the surrounding area White House. [8]

Original White House torn down, building replaced

The monument for which the town was named was torn down in 1951 to make way for new development. However, in 1986, the community erected a replica of the original building. The reproduction, called the White House Inn Library and Museum, currently sits in the center of town next to the Fire Department. It contains the library, a museum with artifacts from the area's early years, and the city's Chamber of Commerce. In 2015, the replica White House Inn Library and Museum was turned solely into a museum and Chamber of Commerce after the city built a new library.

Growth and development

White House was incorporated in 1971. [9] Currently, the young town is experiencing population growth, economic progress, and community development, with many apartment projects and subdivisions planned for the area. There are over 800 homes planned for the area, and at least 5 apartment subdivisions are planned for the city. The city is located north of Nashville within the greater Nashville region, and is anticipated to grow rapidly in the future as a suburb of Nashville. [10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.0 square miles (23 km2), all land.

White House is located along Interstate 65 at the intersection of State Highway 76 and US Highway 31W. The town, as of 2007, covers eleven square miles and is situated about 22 miles (35 km) north of downtown Nashville, lying in both Robertson and Sumner Counties.

Climate

Climate data for White House, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 2001–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)75
(24)		80
(27)		84
(29)		88
(31)		92
(33)		104
(40)		104
(40)		106
(41)		99
(37)		96
(36)		85
(29)		75
(24)		106
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C)66.0
(18.9)		70.1
(21.2)		78.2
(25.7)		84.2
(29.0)		88.1
(31.2)		93.1
(33.9)		95.0
(35.0)		95.1
(35.1)		92.3
(33.5)		86.3
(30.2)		75.3
(24.1)		68.9
(20.5)		96.9
(36.1)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)45.9
(7.7)		50.4
(10.2)		59.4
(15.2)		69.7
(20.9)		77.7
(25.4)		85.0
(29.4)		88.6
(31.4)		88.2
(31.2)		82.4
(28.0)		71.6
(22.0)		59.3
(15.2)		49.2
(9.6)		69.0
(20.5)
Daily mean °F (°C)36.6
(2.6)		39.9
(4.4)		48.2
(9.0)		58.1
(14.5)		66.9
(19.4)		74.4
(23.6)		78.5
(25.8)		77.0
(25.0)		70.5
(21.4)		59.6
(15.3)		48.1
(8.9)		40.1
(4.5)		58.2
(14.5)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)27.4
(−2.6)		29.4
(−1.4)		37.0
(2.8)		46.5
(8.1)		56.1
(13.4)		63.8
(17.7)		68.3
(20.2)		65.7
(18.7)		58.5
(14.7)		47.6
(8.7)		36.9
(2.7)		31.1
(−0.5)		47.4
(8.5)
Mean minimum °F (°C)7.3
(−13.7)		10.9
(−11.7)		19.6
(−6.9)		30.1
(−1.1)		40.1
(4.5)		52.6
(11.4)		58.6
(14.8)		56.0
(13.3)		46.4
(8.0)		32.3
(0.2)		20.1
(−6.6)		14.5
(−9.7)		5.3
(−14.8)
Record low °F (°C)−5
(−21)		−1
(−18)		3
(−16)		21
(−6)		32
(0)		45
(7)		52
(11)		48
(9)		40
(4)		26
(−3)		9
(−13)		−3
(−19)		−5
(−21)
Average precipitation inches (mm)4.25
(108)		4.53
(115)		4.93
(125)		5.34
(136)		5.73
(146)		4.27
(108)		4.77
(121)		3.97
(101)		3.89
(99)		3.78
(96)		4.11
(104)		4.78
(121)		54.35
(1,380)
Source 1: NOAA [11]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) [12]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1930 239—
1980 2,225—
1990 2,98734.2%
2000 7,220141.7%
2010 10,25542.0%
2020 12,98226.6%
2022 (est.)14,51611.8%
Sources: [13] [6]

2020 census

White House racial composition [14]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)11,24086.58%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)2852.2%
Native American 280.22%
Asian 1521.17%
Pacific Islander 20.02%
Other/Mixed 6615.09%
Hispanic or Latino 6144.73%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 12,982 people, 4,345 households, and 3,512 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census [7] of 2000, there were 7,220 people, 2,497 households, and 2,060 families residing in the city. The population density was 805.3 inhabitants per square mile (310.9/km2). There were 2,578 housing units at an average density of 287.5 units per square mile (111.0 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 1.33% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 2,497 households, out of which 48.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 37.8% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,649, and the median income for a family was $55,731. Males had a median income of $38,448 versus $26,216 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,890. About 2.3% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.6% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

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White House Utilities District, Water Tower

White House was incorporated under the Mayor and Aldermanic charter in 1971. The town's current mayor is John Corbitt. Shelia White is the city's Benefits Specialist. [15]

Education

Public schools

The city is split into two counties, and therefore has two public school districts. Sumner County public schools:

Robertson County public schools:

Private schools

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References

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  2. 1 2 "History of White House," White House Chamber of Commerce website. Retrieved: March 1, 2013.
  3. ↑ Tennessee Blue Book , 2005-2006, pp. 618-625.
  4. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  5. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: White House, Tennessee
  6. 1 2 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  7. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ↑ "Profile for White House, Tennessee, TN". ePodunk. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  9. ↑ "White House, Tennessee". City-Data.com. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  10. ↑ "White House TN – History". White House Area Chamber of Commerce. December 6, 2016. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
  11. ↑ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: White House, TN". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  12. ↑ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Nashville". National Weather Service. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  14. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  15. ↑ Shelia White, TN eCampus Student
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