Greenbrier, Tennessee facts for kids
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Greenbrier, Tennessee
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Water tower in Greenbrier
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Location of Greenbrier in Robertson County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Robertson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.12 sq mi (18.45 km2) |
| • Land | 7.08 sq mi (18.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,433 |
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(2019)
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6,852 |
| • Density | 967.11/sq mi (373.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37073
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
| FIPS code | 47-30960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1286141 |
| Website | greenbriertn.org |
Greenbrier is a city in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 6,433 at the 2010 census, an increase of 1,493 from the 2000 census population of 4,940. Greenbrier is part of the Nashville Metropolitan Area.
Geography
Greenbrier is located at 36°25′41″N 86°48′3″W / 36.42806°N 86.80083°W (36.427990, -86.800905). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.2 km²), of which 6.6 square miles is land and 0.04 square mile (0.45%) is water. The town is concentrated along a stretch of U.S. Route 41, southeast of Springfield and northwest of Goodlettsville. Greenbrier lies about 23 miles (37 km) north of Nashville.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 522 | — | |
| 1920 | 518 | −0.8% | |
| 1930 | 631 | 21.8% | |
| 1940 | 795 | 26.0% | |
| 1950 | 890 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,238 | 39.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,279 | 84.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,180 | 39.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,873 | −9.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,940 | 71.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,433 | 30.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 6,852 | 6.5% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,996 | 86.92% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 196 | 2.84% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 92 | 1.33% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed | 298 | 4.32% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 300 | 4.35% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,898 people, 2,393 households, and 1,807 families residing in the town.
Annual events
Greenbrier is well known for its annual Turning of the Pig celebration on July 3. It is a large barbecue festival benefitting the high school band program. This community wide event provides food, carnival games, live entertainment, local artisans, and good old fashioned family fun. Hundreds of pounds of pork are cooked on open pits during the festival and the pulled pork is available for sale beginning on the morning of July 4.
Parks
Louise Martin Memorial Park has an approximately 6/10th of a mile walking/running loop that is paved and another approximately half mile of walking/running trail. Additionally, the park has three baseball fields, and a small play area for children. There are several picnic areas and a large open field available for various activities.
Education
Greenbrier High School, Greenbrier Middle School, Greenbrier Elementary School, and Watauga Elementary School are the public schools offered for residents of Greenbrier and surrounding areas (Watauga is in nearby Ridgetop). Greenbrier High, Middle, and Elementary Schools' mascot is the Bobcat, and their colors are green and white. Watauga Elementary School's mascot is the Warrior, depicted as a Native American male, and the school colors are red and gray.
See also
In Spanish: Greenbrier (Tennessee) para niños
