White House, Tennessee

White House, Tennessee
City
White House Greenway
Flag Seal
Motto:  "Valuing Our Future While Protecting Our Heritage" [1]
Location of White House in Robertson County, Tennessee.
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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
Settled	1835 [2]
Incorporated	1921 [3]
Named after	Stagecoach inn around which the town developed [2]
Government
• Type	Mayor/Aldermen
• Mayor	John Corbitt
• Vice Mayor & Aldermen	Jana Singer Spicer
• City Administrator	Gerald O. Herman
• Chief of Police	Patrick M. Brady
Area [4]
• Total	11.48 sq mi (29.74 km2)
• Land	11.48 sq mi (29.74 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [5]	863 ft (263 m)
Population  (2020) [6]
• Total	12,982
• Density	1,130.44/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 ID	1304522 [5]
Website	cityofwhitehouse.com

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

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)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
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

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1930	239		—
1980	2,225		—
1990	2,987		34.2%
2000	7,220		141.7%
2010	10,255		42.0%
2020	12,982		26.6%
2022 (est.)	14,516		11.8%
Sources: [13] [6]

2020 census

White House racial composition ^[14]

Race	Number	Percentage
White (non-Hispanic)	11,240	86.58%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)	285	2.2%
Native American	28	0.22%
Asian	152	1.17%
Pacific Islander	2	0.02%
Other/Mixed	661	5.09%
Hispanic or Latino	614	4.73%

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

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:

• Harold B. Williams Elementary School (K-2)
• White House Intermediate School (3-5)
• White House Middle School (6-8)
• White House High School (9–12)

Robertson County public schools:

• Robert F. Woodall Elementary School (K-2)
• White House Heritage Elementary School (3–6)
• White House Heritage High School (7–12)

Private schools

• Christian Community Schools (CCS)
• Dayspring Academy (DSA)

References

1. "City of White House, Tennessee". City of White House, Tennessee. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
2. "History of White House ^{[ dead link ]}," 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. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: White House, Tennessee
6. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
7. "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

External links

• Official City Website
• Chamber of Commerce
• Current City News
• City News/Information Archived April 20, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
• White House High School (Sumner County Schools)
• White House Heritage High School (Robertson County Schools) ^{[ dead link ]}
• White House Middle School (Sumner County Schools)
• White House Heritage Elementary School (Robertson County Schools)