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'''Eagleville''' is a city in [[Rutherford County, Tennessee|Rutherford County]], [[Tennessee]]. The population was 604 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. Home of Eagleville High school
'''Eagleville''' is a city in [[Rutherford County, Tennessee|Rutherford County]], [[Tennessee]]. The population was 604 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. Home of Eagleville High school.


Tony Jones who’s never gonna amount to anything lives there.

==History==
==History==
Eagleville was founded in 1832, and was originally named "Manchester." When a post office opened in 1836, the city changed its name to "Eagleville," since the name Manchester [[Manchester, Tennessee|was already taken]]. According to local lore, the name was inspired by an unusually large eagle killed in the vicinity. Eagleville was part of [[Williamson County, Tennessee|Williamson County]] until 1877, when it agreed to join Rutherford after Williamson County refused to build a road connecting Eagleville with [[Franklin, Tennessee|Franklin]], the county seat.<ref>Don McCord, "[http://www.eaglevilletn.com/our_history/index.html Our History]," Eagleville city website. Accessed: 17 October 2015.</ref> In 2015, Eagleville completed its sewer system. The $3.1 million project was financed by a low-interest loan and a grant from the [[United States Department of Agriculture]] (USDA).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marketplace.org/2017/04/11/how-tiny-tennessee-town-built-sewer-and-finally-started-growing/|title=How a tiny Tennessee town built a sewer and finally started growing|last=Gonzalez|first=Tony|publisher=Marketplace|date=April 11, 2017|access-date=August 14, 2020}}</ref>
Eagleville was founded in 1832, and was originally named "Manchester." When a post office opened in 1836, the city changed its name to "Eagleville," since the name Manchester [[Manchester, Tennessee|was already taken]]. According to local lore, the name was inspired by an unusually large eagle killed in the vicinity. Eagleville was part of [[Williamson County, Tennessee|Williamson County]] until 1877, when it agreed to join Rutherford after Williamson County refused to build a road connecting Eagleville with [[Franklin, Tennessee|Franklin]], the county seat.<ref>Don McCord, "[http://www.eaglevilletn.com/our_history/index.html Our History]," Eagleville city website. Accessed: 17 October 2015.</ref> In 2015, Eagleville completed its sewer system. The $3.1 million project was financed by a low-interest loan and a grant from the [[United States Department of Agriculture]] (USDA).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marketplace.org/2017/04/11/how-tiny-tennessee-town-built-sewer-and-finally-started-growing/|title=How a tiny Tennessee town built a sewer and finally started growing|last=Gonzalez|first=Tony|publisher=Marketplace|date=April 11, 2017|access-date=August 14, 2020}}</ref>

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Eagleville
City
Eagleville, Tennessee
Eagleville City Hall, March 2014
Eagleville City Hall, March 2014
Motto: 
Where the front porch rockers aren't just for show
Location of Eagleville in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Location of Eagleville in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 35°44′28″N 86°39′4″W / 35.74111°N 86.65111°W / 35.74111; -86.65111
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyRutherford
Settled1790
Founded1832
Incorporated1977
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorChad Leeman
 • Vice MayorBill Tollet
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.88 sq mi (7.47 km2)
 • Land2.88 sq mi (7.47 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
771 ft (235 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
813
 • Density281.80/sq mi (108.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
37060
Area code615
FIPS code47-22360[3]
GNIS feature ID1283301[4]
Websitewww.eaglevilletn.com

Eagleville is a city in Rutherford County, Tennessee. The population was 604 at the 2010 census. Home of Eagleville High school.

History

Eagleville was founded in 1832, and was originally named "Manchester." When a post office opened in 1836, the city changed its name to "Eagleville," since the name Manchester was already taken. According to local lore, the name was inspired by an unusually large eagle killed in the vicinity. Eagleville was part of Williamson County until 1877, when it agreed to join Rutherford after Williamson County refused to build a road connecting Eagleville with Franklin, the county seat.[5] In 2015, Eagleville completed its sewer system. The $3.1 million project was financed by a low-interest loan and a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all land. Eagleville is located at 35.7417° N, 86.6497° W

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880134—
1890275105.2%
1950378—
1960363−4.0%
197043720.4%
19804441.6%
19904624.1%
20004640.4%
201060430.2%
202081334.6%
Sources:[7][8][2]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 464 people, 187 households, and 134 families residing in the city. The population density was 218.1 inhabitants per square mile (84.2/km2). There were 198 housing units at an average density of 93.1 per square mile (35.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.84% White, 1.29% African American, 0.43% Native American, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.

There were 187 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,500, and the median income for a family was $63,542. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,915. About 5.3% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.0% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ Don McCord, "Our History," Eagleville city website. Accessed: 17 October 2015.
  6. ^ Gonzalez, Tony (April 11, 2017). "How a tiny Tennessee town built a sewer and finally started growing". Marketplace. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  8. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
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