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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Hickman_County_Courthouse_-_Centerville_Tennessee_8-31-2014.JPG|thumb|Hickman_County_Courthouse_-_Centerville_Tennessee_8-31-2014]] [[file:Centerville_tennessee_town_square_2009.jpg|right|thumb|Centerville_tennessee_town_square_2009]] [[file:USA_Hickman_County,_Tennessee.csv_age_pyramid.svg|right|thumb|USA_Hickman_County,_Tennessee.csv_age_pyramid]] '''Hickman County, Tennessee''' is a county located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Tennessee]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 24,925. The county seat is [[Centerville, Tennessee|Centerville]]. Hickman County is part of the [[Nashville metropolitan area]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Hickman County was established in 1807 from parts of [[Dickson County, Tennessee|Dickson County]]. It was named for [[Edwin Hickman]], a pioneer settler and explorer who was killed by Native Americans in 1791. The county has a rich history, including its role in the [[American Civil War]].<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 613 square miles (1,590 km²), of which 612 square miles (1,590 km²) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) (0.1%) is water. The county is characterized by its rolling hills and valleys, part of the [[Highland Rim]].<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Dickson County, Tennessee|Dickson County]] (north)<br />
* [[Williamson County, Tennessee|Williamson County]] (northeast)<br />
* [[Maury County, Tennessee|Maury County]] (east)<br />
* [[Lewis County, Tennessee|Lewis County]] (south)<br />
* [[Perry County, Tennessee|Perry County]] (west)<br />
* [[Humphreys County, Tennessee|Humphreys County]] (northwest)<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 24,925 people, 9,711 households, and 6,876 families residing in the county. The population density was 41 people per square mile (16/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], with small percentages of [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and other races.<br />
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== Economy ==<br />
The economy of Hickman County is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and services being the primary sectors. The county is known for its [[livestock]] and [[crop farming]], as well as small-scale manufacturing industries.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Hickman County is served by the [[Hickman County School District]], which includes several elementary schools, middle schools, and [[Hickman County High School (Tennessee)|Hickman County High School]]. The county also has access to higher education institutions in nearby counties, including [[Columbia State Community College]].<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== Cities and towns ===<br />
* [[Centerville, Tennessee|Centerville]] (county seat)<br />
* [[Bon Aqua, Tennessee|Bon Aqua]]<br />
* [[Lyles, Tennessee|Lyles]]<br />
* [[Nunnelly, Tennessee|Nunnelly]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Aetna, Tennessee|Aetna]]<br />
* [[Bucksnort, Tennessee|Bucksnort]]<br />
* [[Grinders, Tennessee|Grinders]]<br />
* [[Only, Tennessee|Only]]<br />
* [[Primm Springs, Tennessee|Primm Springs]]<br />
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== Notable people ==<br />
* [[Minnie Pearl]], a famous country comedian, was born in Centerville.<br />
* [[Beth Slater Whitson]], a noted songwriter, was also from Hickman County.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Hickman County, Tennessee]]<br />
* [[List of counties in Tennessee]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
{{Commons category|Hickman County, Tennessee}}<br />
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[[Category:Hickman County, Tennessee]]<br />
[[Category:1807 establishments in Tennessee]]<br />
[[Category:Counties of the Nashville metropolitan area]]<br />
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