Community Overview
Location | Demographics | Recreation
Location
Spring Hill covers approximately 28.7 square miles and is located 35 miles south of Nashville, Tennessee. The City is situated within two counties, Maury and Williamson, and is part of the greater Cumberland Region that includes Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties.
Population
Spring Hill’s population grew to 29,036 in 2010, an increase of 276% between 2000 and 2010. Likewise, Spring Hill is projected to grow by another 78% from 2010 to 2030. While growth presents great challenges for Spring Hill, it also generates new opportunities for economic expansion, community development, and quality of life improvements for current and future residents.
Livability
The City of Spring Hill is located 35 miles south of Nashville, Tennessee. Covering nearly 30 square miles, Spring Hill lies within two counties – Williamson County to the north and Maury County to the south. The Spring Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopts annual budgets which include a general fund, enterprise funds, and a capital improvement fund for City expenses and construction of public improvement projects during the fiscal year. Copies of annual budgets and financial reports are available on the City’s website.
Demographic Profile
The most recent count from the U.S. Census Bureau in 2020 shows Spring Hill with a population of 50,595; however, according to U.S. Census projections, Spring Hill had an estimated population of 55,800 as of July 1, 2022. That ranks Spring Hill as the 14th largest City in Tennessee and the 716th largest City in the country. Spring Hill’s population roughly consists of 50.73% Women and 49.27% Men with a Total Median Age of roughly 35.3 years. Census data shows that Spring Hill has an average household income of $107,205 with a poverty rate of 2.5%. The median house value within the City is $339,300, while the median rent is $1,631 per month.
*Statistics courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau
Recreation
Spring Hill has a variety of opportunities for recreation, both active and passive, throughout the City. Cooperative partnerships with both Williamson and Maury counties also give citizens convenient access to County parks and facilities. The City is the proprietor of a beautiful historic estate consisting of the 160-year-old Rippa Villa Plantation and its 98 protected acres. The property is operated by the Battle of Franklin Trust and is open for tours daily. Spring Hill’s public parks include Evans Park, Walnut Street Skate Park, McLemore Park, Harvey Park, and Fischer Park which is the City’s newest and largest park and home of the 5,500-square-foot splash pad. Dogs have their own play area at Evans Park called Barkley Park. Additional park amenities include picnic pavilions, playgrounds, multi-use athletic fields, basketball courts, walking trails, passive greenspace areas, and restrooms. Longview Recreation Center offers both indoor and outdoor facilities as part of Williamson County’s Parks and Recreation system. Adjacent to the infamous Spring Hill Battlefield sits Maury County’s 36-acre Jerry Irwin Park. Altogether, the citizens of Spring Hill have access to over 94 acres of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities. Additionally, the walking trail at Jerry Irwin Park, combined with the other City park walking trails, are part of a 36-mile greenway network that will provide alternative transportation connectivity throughout the entire City once completed.
Community Events
Spring Hill hosts many events throughout the year. Annual events from Spring Hill’s Parks & Recreation Department include Hill Fest, the Christmas Parade, and Campin’ In The Park. Many nonprofit and corporate sponsored events also take place in Spring Hill such as the Whole Hog Festival supporting The Well food pantry, the Rotary Club’s Grey Ghost 5K, and the Chamber of Commerce’s Experience Spring Hill. Although once in the shadow of Music City, Spring Hill has come into its own as many fine artists and musicians have chosen Spring Hill to be their hometown. A multitude of fantastic events, combined with great food, fun times, and a welcoming community spirit, make Spring Hill the perfect place to discover new friendships and try new things.
