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Springfield, Tennessee

Introduction to Springfield, Tennessee

Springfield, Tennessee is 24 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Robertson county. The city is part of the Nashville metro area. The population of Springfield is 14,329.

Springfield History

Springfield served as a commercial center for the neighboring agricultural region for about 2 centuries. Robertson County and Springfield are together considered to be the “Home of the World's Finest Dark Fired Tobacco.” The first courthouse was made of hand-hewn logs and was built in 1799. The city has been functioning under the Council/Manager form of government since 1990.

Springfield and nearby Attractions

  • Robertson County History Museum
  • Legacy Golf Course
  • Tennessee State Museum

Things To Do In Springfield

Springfield offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Legacy Golf Course. One can also spend leisure hours at the Carmike Cinemas. Local churches include Springfield Baptist Church, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the Central Christian Church. The Robertson County Fair is held in Springfield every August.

Springfield Transportation

Flights are available from Nashville International Airport.

Springfield Higher Education

Facilities of higher education are provided by Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Volunteer State Community College and David Lipscomb University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophySpringfield Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 8%Springfield Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Springfield Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Springfield, TN

Comparing Springfield 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 Old89
Senior Citizens64
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men37
Well-Paid Single Women37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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