Coopertown, Tennessee
Coopertown, Tennessee | |
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 Trail of Tears sign in Coopertown | |
| Motto(s): "Looking to the Future; Cherishing the Past" | |
 Location of Coopertown in Robertson County, Tennessee. | |
  Coopertown Location within Tennessee  Coopertown Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 36°26′15″N 86°58′02″W / 36.4375478°N 86.9672224°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Robertson |
| Incorporated | 1996 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Alderman |
| • Mayor | Becca Warner |
| • Vice Mayor | Robert Dale Anderson |
| • Chief of Police | Tyler Haley
Government Website |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.60 sq mi (81.84 km2) |
| • Land | 31.60 sq mi (81.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,480 |
| • Density | 141.77/sq mi (54.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code | 37073, 37146, 37172 |
| Area code(s) | 615, 629 |
| FIPS code | 47-16980[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1306100[2] |
| Website | Official Website |
Coopertown is a town in southern Robertson County. It is a self-described "bedroom community."[5] Located in Middle Tennessee, Coopertown is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,480.[6][7]
Speed trap reputation[edit]
In January 2006, Coopertown was called "one of the more blatant examples of speed traps" in the country by a spokesperson for the National Motorists Association (NMA).[8] The town's mayor, Danny Crosby, defended the increased enforcement of lowered speed limits, citing the need to combat speeders using Highway 49 as a shortcut between I-24 and I-65.[8]
A complaint and writ of ouster filed by the State of Tennessee on June 27, 2006, noted that comment from the NMA.[9] That complaint seeks to remove Crosby from office, due to acts of willful misconduct related to the speed traps, as well as other abuses of power.[9]
The trial court dismissed the petition, reinstated Crosby as mayor of the City of Coopertown, and awarded Crosby his discretionary costs. An appeal was heard September 7, 2007.
In January 2008, the Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled that even though "the trial court accurately characterized conduct attributable to Crosby as 'bigotry, sexism, or utter foolishness'", the plaintiff failed to prove by "clear and convincing evidence" that Crosby "knowingly or willfully" committed the type of misconduct essential to establish the requisite statutory grounds to remove a public official from office.[citation needed]
History[edit]
The tribal identities of the 16th and 17th century Native American occupants of present-day Tennessee are disputed.[10] In later years, the part of Middle Tennessee that was to become the Coopertown community was claimed as territorial hunting grounds by both the Cherokee and the Chickasaw.[11] That area was at the southern edge of what became known as the Transylvania Purchase, land purchased in 1775 from the Cherokee by Richard Henderson, a North Carolina land speculator seeking to establish a 14th colony.[12]
Although Transylvania, the proposed 14th colony, was never recognized, the area was settled by immigrants in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
David Naive settled there in 1825, and the area became known as Naive's Crossroads.[13] During subsequent years, the county's involvement in the production of barrels and whiskey led to the establishment of one or more cooper shops in the community, making barrels for the nearby Red River mills.[13] The presence of coopers led to the community's present name.
Coopertown was officially incorporated in 1996, a decision taken by the citizens of the community in response to a proposal to locate a landfill in the community.[13][14] In August 2005, Coopertown Middle School opened, serving grades 6 to 8, and in 2007, grades 4 and 5 would move to the middle school.[15]
In July 2016, ground breaking occurred with Lowe's to build a 1.2 million sq. ft. fulfillment distribution center to employ 400 people and ramping up to 600 people. The facility opened in July 2018. It is located on York Rd. which is off I-24 at exit 24.[16]
On January 7, 2019, a drive-by shooting occurred at a home on the 3600 block of Old Coopertown Road at 3:00 AM, nobody was injured but the home was damaged.[17]
Former Mayors - Ethel Spiller (1996-2000), Herman Davis (2000-2004), Danny Crosby (2004–2008) and J. Sam Childs (2008-2016)
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 31.9 square miles (83 km2), all land.
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,027 | — | |
| 2010 | 4,278 | 41.3% | |
| 2020 | 4,480 | 4.7% | |
| Sources:[18][19][3] | |||
2020 census[edit]
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,869 | 86.36% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 139 | 3.1% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.56% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.11% |
| Other/Mixed | 215 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 212 | 4.73% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,480 people, 1,614 households, and 1,334 families residing in the town.
2000 census[edit]
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 3,027 people, 1,078 households, and 914 families residing in the town. The population density was 95.0 inhabitants per square mile (36.7/km2). There were 1,128 housing units at an average density of 35.4 per square mile (13.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.97% White, 1.62% African American, 0.46% Asian, 0.40% Native American, 0.59% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.
There were 1,078 households, out of which 40.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $56,122, and the median income for a family was $58,947. Males had a median income of $37,059 versus $25,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,818. About 4.1% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 10.7% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people[edit]
- Bert James, baseball player.
References[edit]
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coopertown, Tennessee
- ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Burea. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Coopertown History". Coopertowntn.org. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Certified Population of Tennessee Incorporated Municipalities and Counties Archived June 30, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, State of Tennessee official website, July 14, 2011. Retrieved: December 6, 2013.
- ^ "Robertson County - GNRC - Greater Nashville Regional Council". Gnrc.org. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ a b Tickets are Coopertown's fast lane to fuller coffers, AAA says, a January 2006 article from The Tennessean
- ^ a b "Coopertown Mayor's City Hall Of Shame". The Smoking Gun. June 12, 2014. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ Archaeology and the Native Peoples of Tennessee since 1600 Archived May 8, 2006, at the Wayback Machine, from a University of Tennessee website
- ^ "Recognition of Historic Tribes in Tennessee". Tncia.org. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ "Entry on the Transylvania Purchase from the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture". Tennesseeencyclopedia.net. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Coopertown History". Coopertowntn.org. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ "Custom Land Development, Inc. v. Town of Coopertown and Coopertown Board of Zoning Appeals - Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts". Tncourts.gov. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ "About Us". cms.rcstn.net. Robertson County School District. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- ^ "Lowe's Pays $3.6 Mil for Coopertown Land: Bringing 600 Jobs". Smokeybarn.com. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
- ^ "Drive-By Shooting In Coopertown Under Investigation". Smokey Barn News. January 7, 2019. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
- ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
External links[edit]
- Town of Coopertown official website, including a "City News" section
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