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Shelbyville, Tennessee

Introduction to Shelbyville, Tennessee

Shelbyville, Tennessee, in Bedford county, is 24 miles S of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and 49 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 16,105.

Shelbyville History

Shelbyville was named in honor of Governor Isaac Shelby, a war hero. It is considered to be the Pencil City, as it is historically significant for its wood case pencil manufacturing. The “Big Storm” in 1830, an outbreak of Asiatic cholera in 1833 and a flood in 1902 all led to the significant decrease of Shelbyville’s population.

Shelbyville and nearby Attractions

  • Big Springs Shopping Center
  • Old Stone Fort State Park
  • East Shelbyville Historic District
  • Blackberry Ridge Golf Club

Things To Do In Shelbyville

One can enjoy shopping at the Big Springs Shopping Center. The Henry Horton State Park, the Old Stone Fort State Park and the East Shelbyville Historic District offer recreational opportunities. Local churches include the First Christian Church, the Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church and the Shelbyville First Church of the Nazarene. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Blackberry Ridge Golf Club. The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is a popular event which takes place every August.

Shelbyville Transportation

Flights are available from Nashville International Airport.

Shelbyville Higher Education

Residents can attend Motlow State Community College, Columbia State Community College, Middle Tennessee State University and David Lipscomb University.

High Points

Shelbyville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyShelbyville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Shelbyville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Shelbyville, TN

Comparing Shelbyville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens65
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men37
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use510
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents73
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime24

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