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Fairview, TN

Fairview is a city located in Williamson County, Tennessee. It is part of the Nashville metropolitan area. The population was 9,357 at the 2020 census. In the communities just outside Fairview, there are an additional 4,100 people, for a total of over 13,457 people living within the Fairview area.

Fairview was incorporated on July 28, 1959, under the Uniform City Manager-Commission Charter as set out in the Tennessee Code Annotated. Fairview city limits are located about one mile (1.6 km) southwest of the Nashville-Davidson County line and has two interstates passing through it (I-40 & I-840). With an average elevation of 800 feet (240 m) above sea level, Fairview is about 150 feet (46 m) higher than Nashville and surrounding suburbs, which gives Fairview the advantage of being less flood-prone.

It is home to Bowie Nature Park which, at approximately 722 acres (2.92 km²), is one of the largest city-managed parks in the state of Tennessee. As a comparison, New York's Central Park is 843 acres (3.41 km²). Fairview has two Elementary Schools, Fairview, and Westwood serving over 1,000 students with grades K-5. Fairview Middle has an enrollment of 800 plus and is home to grades 6th-8th. FVHS serves over 1000 students, and Fairview High School was listed as one of the top 1,000 High Schools in the US according to Newsweek Magazine. Fairview schools are part of the Williamson County School system (www.WCS.edu).

It has a recreation center that is part of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation system. The center offers civic meeting rooms, WAVES org, exercise classes, a gym with free weights and machines, and a large outdoor swimming pool. There is also a full-size basketball court that is open for free play.

Fairview Ball Park has been open since 1982. In the spring and early summer, the youth of Fairview play softball and baseball in the local recreation leagues. In the fall, the park is home to an adult softball league. There are four fields located at the park, Field 1 for senior league baseball, Field 2 for tee ball, and softball, Field 3 for age groups up to 12 playing baseball, and Field 4 which is primarily a softball field.

The camp scenes in Ernest Goes to Camp were filmed at Camp Marymount, which is a 340-acre retreat/summer camp owned by the Catholic Church, established in the summer of 1946. The city is twenty-five miles from downtown Nashville and is located along State Highway 100 in the NW section of Williamson County.

Fairview is located at 35°58′55″N 87°7′45″W (35.982071, -87.129133). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.1 square miles (37 km²), of which 14.1 square miles (37 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (0.21%) is water.

Fairview places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, offering residents access to various facilities and programs. The Fairview Recreation Complex is a hub for fitness and community activities, providing amenities such as sports fields, a fitness center, and walking trails. Williamson Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Hot Yoga Plus offers heated yoga classes for various skill levels, promoting flexibility and relaxation. Harmonious Healing Massage Therapy offers therapeutic massages to relieve stress and improve well-being. Fairview Family Dentistry ensures dental health with comprehensive services including preventive care and cosmetic dentistry. Fairview Medical Spa aims to rejuvenate with spa treatments and holistic therapies. 

Top sites in Fairview, TN include Montgomery Bell State Park, Bowie Nature Park, and Harpeth River State Park - Hidden Lake.

Population: 9,735 (2021). Elevation: 825 feet. Area: 17.96 sq mi (46.51 km²). ZIP Code: 37062. Area code(s): 615. 

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What are the demographics of Fairview, TN?

Fairview is a city located in Cheatham County, Dickson County, and Williamson County Tennessee. Fairview has a 2024 population of 10,313. Fairview is currently growing at a rate of 2% annually and its population has increased by 8.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,507 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairview was: White: 84.66%, Two or more races: 8.15%, Black or African American: 3.73%, Other race: 1.95%, Asian: 0.88%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.62%, Native American: 0%

Is Fairview, TN a good place to live?

Fairview is in Williamson County and is one of the best places to live in Tennessee. Living in Fairview offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Fairview and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Fairview are highly rated.

What is the crime rate in Fairview, TN?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Fairview is safer than 63% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Tennessee, only on the order of 30% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Fairview. If you live in Fairview, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 146. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43. Compared to other communities of similar population size, Fairview has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. This means that for comparably sized cities all across America, Fairview is safer than most according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis of FBI crime data.

Sources

City of Fairview

Wikipedia

Neighborhood Scout

Niche

World Population Review

Montgomery Bell State Park

Bowie Nature Park

Harpeth River State Park - Hidden Lake

Fairview Recreation Complex

Williamson Medical Center

Anytime Fitness

Hot Yoga Plus

Harmonious Healing Massage Therapy

Fairview Family Dentistry

Fairview Medical Spa

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