Smyrna (Tennessee)

Rutherford County

47-69420

Smyrna is a city ( with a status of " Town" ) in Rutherford County in the center of the U.S. state of Tennessee. In the census in 2010 had 39,974 inhabitants Smyrna.

Geography

The city is located between Interstate 24 and State Road Tennessee State Route 840 The nearest big city is Nashville at a distance of about 25 kilometers in a north-westerly direction. Chattanooga is about 150 kilometers to the southeast.

History

In the early 19th century Smyrna started as a municipality with a predominantly agricultural economy. Since a rail link between Nashville and Chatanooga was, the place became increasingly during the American Civil War significance. An important event of this period was the arrest of the accused of spying Sam Davies. This was hanged by the enemy's Union Army because he wanted to divulge any information to them. From the Confederation States he was revered as a hero. Even today, the most important historical monument of the city is the " Sam Davis Plantation ". 1869 Smyrna was introduced as a city, officially founded by the State Government took place several years later.

1941 Sewart Air Force Base was established, which served for B-24 bombers as a training facility, among other things. Between 1950 and 1960, more than 10,000 people were stationed there. After 1971, the base was spread over several positions in Tennessee. The Smyrna Airport is used for both civilian and military today. In the 1970s, new industries settled. Specifically mentioned is a factory of car maker Nissan, which employs 6,000 workers and annual production of 500,000 cars.

Demographic data

According to the census in 2010 lived in Smyrna 39,974 people in 14,645 households. The population density was 676.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.

The racial the population was composed of 75.0 percent white, 11.2 percent African American, 0.6 percent Native American, 4.4 percent Asian and other ethnic groups; 2.7 percent were descended from two or more races. Regardless of ethnicity were 10.7 percent of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In the 14,645 households lived statistically 2.55 per person.

27.9 percent of the population were under 18 years old, 63.5 percent were between 18 and 64 and 8.6 percent were 65 years or older. 51.3 percent of the population was female.

The median income for a household was $ 51,505. The per capita income was $ 24,448. 12.2 percent of the population lived below the poverty line.

Tourism

Because of the proximity to the country music center Nashville many folk music events are held in Smyrna, which enjoy great popularity both nationally and internationally.

The approximately 20 kilometers by parks Long Hunter State Park, Cedars Lebanon State Park are visited for their natural beauty often.

At the airport, the city air shows are held occasionally.