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Hartsville, TN

Hartsville is a town in Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States. It is the county seat of Trousdale County, with which it shares a consolidated city-county government. The population of Hartsville was 11,615 as of 2020.

Hartsville now shares with Trousdale County a consolidated city-county government by a referendum passed in Trousdale County in 2000. Despite the city-county government, Hartsville is also considered a distinct municipality under Tennessee law. Trousdale County High School is located here, as well as a Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology campus operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. Trousdale County is one of two counties in Tennessee to have legalized parimutuel betting on horse racing, but no group has ever stepped forward to build a racetrack. Hartsville is located slightly north of the Cumberland River and is approximately fifty miles northeast of Nashville.

In 1977, the Tennessee Valley Authority began construction on the Hartsville Nuclear Plant but canceled the project in 1984 after spending nearly $2 billion. The plant's unused cooling tower dominates the view south of State Route 25 between Smith County and Trousdale County. In 2016, Corrections Corporation of America (since renamed CoreCivic) opened the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, a medium-security prison, in Hartsville. The prison became a hot spot for COVID-19 cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving the county the highest incidence rate in the U.S. in May 2020, with 1 in 7 residents known to be infected with coronavirus.

Hartsville is located at 36°23′30″N 86°9′37″W (36.391617, -86.160172). The town's business district is situated along the West Fork of Goose Creek, which flows into Trousdale County from the hills to the north and empties into the Old Hickory Lake impoundment of the Cumberland River several miles to the south. A large hill rises immediately to the west of the business district and overlooks the entire eastern half of the county. 

Hartsville lies at the junction of State Route 25, which connects the town with Carthage to the southeast and Sumner County to the west, and State Route 141, which connects Hartsville with Lebanon to the south and Macon County to the north. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town had a total area of 3.6 square miles (9.3 km²) in 2000, all land.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Hartsville. Trousdale Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Engage in fitness classes, aquatic exercise, and community events at the YMCA of Middle Tennessee's Hartsville location, promoting health and wellness for all ages. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For those seeking medical support and health education, the Highpoint Health – Trousdale is an excellent resource, offering classes and events such as diabetes support groups and weight loss seminars. The Hartsville Family YMCA is another great facility, offering everything from swimming to group exercise classes. For those who enjoy golf, the Hartsville Country Club offers a well-maintained course. Yoga enthusiasts can find tranquility at Santosha Yoga, which offers a variety of classes for different skill levels. Middle Tennessee Chiropractic offers chiropractic care to support spinal health and overall well-being.

Top sites in Hartsville, TN are Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, Ijams Nature Center, and Coal Creek Miners Museum.

Population: 11,800 (2023). ZIP code: 37074. Area code: 615. Elevation: 472 ft (144 m). Area: 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²).

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What are the demographics of Hartsville, TN?

In 2021, Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN had a population of 11.5k people with a median age of 33.1 and a median household income of $58,274. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN grew from 10,910 to 11,463, a 5.07% increase and its median household income grew from $56,981 to $58,274, a 2.27% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.62%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.884%), and White (Hispanic) (0.467%).

What is the history of Hartsville, TN?

The first Euro-American settlers arrived in what is now Hartsville in 1797, when the family of James Hart settled along the west bank of the West Fork of Goose Creek, and the family of Charles Donoho settled along the creek's east bank. Donoho erected a mill shortly thereafter, and the town was initially known as Donoho's Mill. James Hart established Hart's Ferry along the Cumberland River several miles to the south, and purchased the Donoho property in 1800. Hartsville was officially recognized as a town in 1817. Donoho's Mill, on the east bank of the creek, had become known as "Damascus," although it merged with Hartsville in 1840 when Hartsville officially incorporated. During the Civil War, Hartsville was site of the Battle of Hartsville, which took place in 1862.

What county is Hartsville, TN?

Hartsville is a town in Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States. It is the county seat of Trousdale County, with which it shares a consolidated city-county government. The population of Hartsville was 11,615 as of 2020. Hartsville now shares with Trousdale County a consolidated city-county government by a referendum passed in Trousdale County in 2000. Despite the city-county government, Hartsville is also considered a distinct municipality under Tennessee law.

Sources

Trousdale County

Wikipedia

Data USA

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Ijams Nature Center

Coal Creek Miners Museum

Trousdale Medical Center

YMCA of Middle Tennessee

Planet Fitness

Highpoint Health – Trousdale

Hartsville Family YMCA

Hartsville Country Club

Santosha Yoga

Middle Tennessee Chiropractic

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