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Fairview, TN


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Fairview, Tennessee

Introduction to Fairview, Tennessee

Fairview, Tennessee, in Williamson county, is 22 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is included in the Nashville metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,800 people lived in Fairview.

Fairview History

Fairview was officially incorporated as a city in 1959, under the Uniform City Manager-Commission Charter. Williamson County was the site for a number of major battles during the Civil War, including the Battle of Brentwood and the Battle of Franklin. The county has more historical sites than in any county outside of Virginia.

Fairview and nearby Attractions

  • Edwin Warner Park
  • Maggie's Bark Park
  • Montgomery Bell State Park
  • Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art
  • Rare Prints Gallery
  • Carter House

Things To Do In Fairview

Fairview offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation, including the Edwin Warner Park and the Blackhorse Park at Fieldstone Farms. The Rare Prints Gallery and the Carter House are popular local historical spots. One can also visit the Bellevue Cinema 12 while in Fairview.

Fairview Transportation

Nashville International Airport is nearby.

Fairview Higher Education

Tennessee State University, Nashville State Technical Institute, Columbia State Community College and Belmont University provide programs for higher studies.

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High Points

Fairview strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Fairview People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Fairview Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 16%Fairview Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Fairview, TN

Comparing Fairview to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men37
Racial Diversity24
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty69
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use38
Walking and Biking to Work25
Working at Home12
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime46
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