Where People Live

thumb EarthLightsThe obvious growth areas for the region occur in municipalities served by the Interstate Highway system. The Nashville Metro area is by far the largest area of growth that impacts Hickman County. A large percentage of local residents in Hickman County travel to the Nashville Metro area and nearby municipalities for employment.

Education Levels of the Workforce

thumb EducationCenterville15miWhen contrasted with the rural area outside of Centerville, the educational levels of the town's people appear to be slightly greater than others. However, the chart below indicates that the rural areas in the highest growth area of the county may have significant educational advantages.

Quick Facts About Hickman County People

thumb peopleFactsThe following graph gives a comparison of Hickman County people to others in Tennessee. It shows, for example, that a higher percentage of Hickman County residents own their own home than in the rest of the state. It also shows that Hickman County has fewer people with college degrees.

Health Factors

 

The following information is taken from County Health Rankings & Roadmaps.

It contrasts the demographics in Hickman County with the entire state. The county fairs a little better than the rest of the state for health care, mostly as a result of having a St. Thomas Hospital located in Centerville.

Community Features

In the prime growth area of the county, there is a population of approximately 15,000 within a 15-minute drive. Both high schools have embraced Tennessee Promise in cooperation with a business-education council supported by Vision Hickman and the Hickman County Chamber of Commerce. Students active...

St. Thomas Hickman Hospital, is a thriving, growing, small hospital that is part of the world-class St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. It was the first Critical Access Hospital in Tennessee....

Housing and land prices are among the lowest in the state, but the quality of moderate housing is very good. The cost of living index is 80.9, low....

Nothing quite compares to being able to listen to the calls of the Whip-poor-will birds in the evening without the background of traffic. The night sky is majestic absent the lights of the city. People are friendly with many able to live with unlocked doors in comfort. It's also nice to be able to...

Interstate 40 crosses the northern edge of Hickman County providing three points of entry/exit. State Route 840 also crosses the northern edge of the county as it connects I-40 with I-65 south of Nashville bypassing the congestion of the metro area with quick access to Franklin and points both eas...

We're just a few short miles from Nashville, TN. Here's what we have that Nashville doesn't: Land (inexpensive), low cost of living, high quality of life....

The Centerville Municipal Airport (KGHM), 931-729-2032, offers a great way for executives and site consultants to visit Hickman County. Woody Woodruff, former cowboy poet of the year, manages the facility and declares that it is the friendliest airport in America.  Features Office Hours -...

It's a Great Place to Live

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Paul Aydelott

President - 7th District Member

3543 Swan Creek Rd

Centerville, TN 37033

t: 931-729-1674

m: 931-626-3305

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This position represents the 7th District of Hickman County. The term expires 6/30/2020. Not eligible for reappointment.