Arlington, Tennessee

Arlington is a town in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is one of the seven municipalities in Shelby County.

The town was first named Haysville in 1878. In 1900, it changed its name to Arlington.

Over the years, Arlington has grown a lot. In 2000, about 2,569 people lived there. By 2010, this number rose to 11,517. In 2020, even more people, about 14,549, called Arlington home. The town's population grew quickly between 2010 and 2020.

Government

Arlington is run by a group called the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The people on this board are chosen by voters every four years. Mike Wissman is the current mayor, and Harry McKee is the current Vice Mayor. There are six aldermen who help make decisions for the town.

The town has nine special groups that help with different jobs, like planning, finance, and parks. One group helps with the local schools, called Arlington Community Schools.

History

The area now known as Arlington, Tennessee, was first home to the Chickasaw Nation. In 1819, the land became part of the United States, and Shelby County was created. By the 1830s, only about 20 families lived there.

In 1856, the town grew to around 200 people, with farming—especially cotton farming—as the main work. A train station called Withe Depot was built, helping farmers send their goods to markets. The town was named Haysville after General Samuel J. Hays, who gave the land for the station.

The American Civil War caused hardship. After the war, the town was officially named Haysville in 1878. Later, in 1883, it was renamed Arlington because another town already had the name Haysville. The town grew, adding schools, stores, and other buildings. By 1900, Arlington was officially incorporated again, with about 600 people.

Today, Arlington works to keep its history alive. It has preserved many old buildings, such as museums and a replica of the old train station built in 2003.

Geography

The United States Census Bureau says that Arlington, Tennessee, has a total area of 23.16 square miles (60.0 km²). Almost all of this, 23.15 square miles (60.0 km²), is land. Only a tiny part, 0.01 square miles (0.026 km²), is water.

Demographics

2020 census

According to the 2020 census, Arlington had 14,549 people. The median age was 34.6 years. Most people lived in urban areas, with 91.4% in cities and 8.6% in the countryside. There were 4,539 households, and many of them had children under 18.

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded 11,517 people in Arlington. The town's racial composition was mostly White, with smaller numbers of African American, Native American, Asian, and other groups. About 2.98% of residents identified as Hispanic or Latino. The median value of owned homes was $217,300.

Income and poverty

Between 2013 and 2017, the estimated household income in Arlington was around $99,404.

2000 census

In the 2000 census, Arlington had 2,569 people. The racial composition was mostly White, with smaller numbers of African American and other groups. About 1.13% of residents identified as Hispanic or Latino. Many households had children under 18.

Arts and culture

Depot Square is a special place for community gatherings and events. The town used to have a tradition called the "Brunswick Stew" reunion. Now, popular events like "Arlington in April," "Music on the Square," "Harvest Gathering," and the annual Christmas Parade bring people together. These events help build a strong sense of community and celebrate Arlington's culture and history.

Education

Arlington has its own school system called Arlington Community Schools.

The town has four schools:

• Arlington Elementary School for grades K-5
• Donelson Elementary School for grades K-5
• Arlington Middle School for grades 6–8
• Arlington High School for grades 9–12

Arlington Community Schools began in 2014 with about 4,907 students.

Notable people

Arlington, Tennessee has been home to many interesting people. Jonathan Bowlan, born in 1996, is a baseball player. Latasha Byears, born in 1973, played basketball professionally. Clay Crosse, born in 1967, is known for his Christian music. Cody Fowler lived from 1892 to 1978 and was a lawyer. James Ernest Karnes served in the U.S. Army and lived from 1889 to 1966. Kenneth Walker III, born in 2000, is a football player and was the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl 60.