Meet the 11 Communities of Robertson County
We've conjured up some fun facts about each place to live in Robertson County.
If you’re thinking about moving to Robertson County, Tennessee, you’ve got 11 great communities to choose from. So where should you live in Robertson County? Check out these fun facts:
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Adams
POPULATION: 675
Fun Fact: The Bell Witch Cave is believed to be the location where the Bell Witch spirit resided. Today, live professional theater is presented each September and October when the Bell Witch Fall Festival convenes. The three plays staged are “Red River Tales,” “Spirit: The Authentic Story of the Bell Witch of Tennessee” and “Smoke: A Ballad of the Night Riders.”
Cedar Hill
POPULATION: 301
Fun Fact: Robertson County is known for having an abundance of family farms, and the Cedar Hill Community Farmers Market operates on the third Thursday of each month from April to September.
Coopertown
POPULATION: 4,590
Fun Fact: The largest employer in Coopertown is Lowe’s, which operates a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center that employs 400 people.
Cross Plains
POPULATION: 1,832
Fun Fact: In 1778, Cross Plains became the first community in Robertson County to be formally established by European settlers. Housed in its original 1915 building is Thomas Drugs, another piece of community history that continues to operate to this day.
Greenbrier
POPULATION: 6,930
Fun Fact: For over 100 years, Greenbrier has celebrated an annual Turning of the Pig festival every Fourth of July. Hundreds of pounds of pork are cooked on open pits to raise money for the Greenbrier High School band program.
Millersville
POPULATION: 6,274
Fun Fact: Old Hickory Bat Co. makes custom wooden baseball bats for people of all ages, including top major league players like Mike Trout, Paul Goldschmidt and J.D. Martinez.
Orlinda
POPULATION: 961
Fun Fact: Orlinda has only been a city since 2001, and its slogan is “The Sunniest Spot in Tennessee.” The nickname might also hint to the reason behind the success of its agriculture industry, which includes Bernard Farms. The locally owned farm raises hogs and cattle from start to finish to produce quality meat.
Portland
POPULATION: 13,341
Fun Fact: The city has a strong manufacturing sector, and successful companies include Daido Corporation of America, Kyowa America Corporation and Unipres USA.
Ridgetop
POPULATION: 2,137
Fun Fact: The city’s main recreation attraction is Ridgetop Station Park, which spans 26 acres and has a 0.6-mile walking/biking trail loop.
Springfield
POPULATION: 19,065
Fun Fact: As the largest community in Robertson County, the city is home to Springfield-Robertson County Airport, which accommodates general aviation, corporate and military flights.
White House
POPULATION: 13,661
Fun Fact: Between 2020 and 2022, the population of White House increased by nearly 12%, making it one of the region’s fastest-growing communities.
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