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Springfield, Tennessee

Springfield is the county seat of Robertson County, Tennessee, United States.
Population 18,782

Top Events in Springfield History

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1923Infrastructure
== Sports == In 1923, Springfield hosted a Minor League Baseball team of Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League called the Springfield Blanket Makers.
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1961Infrastructure
US 41 was rerouted onto Memorial Boulevard, a 4 lane highway, around 1961 after its completion.
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1983Infrastructure
US 431 was rerouted onto Tom Austin Highway around 1983.
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1990History
Park Springfield Greenway == Government and politics == Springfield, Tennessee, operates under a council–manager form of government, a system it adopted in 1990.
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2010History
US 431 followed a more eastern route prior to at least 2010 south of Springfield.
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2016Government
=== Mayoral elections === On November 8, 2016, Vice Mayor Ann Schneider defeated Buzzy Poole in the mayoral election by 38 votes.
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2020Government
Schneider was re-elected in 2020.
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2024Government
On November 5, 2024, Schneider was defeated in her bid for re-election by Buzzy Poole, losing by 303 votes.

Historical Timeline

1923Infrastructure
== Sports == In 1923, Springfield hosted a Minor League Baseball team of Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League called the Springfield Blanket Makers.
1961Infrastructure
US 41 was rerouted onto Memorial Boulevard, a 4 lane highway, around 1961 after its completion.
1983Infrastructure
US 431 was rerouted onto Tom Austin Highway around 1983.
1990History
Park Springfield Greenway == Government and politics == Springfield, Tennessee, operates under a council–manager form of government, a system it adopted in 1990.
2010History
US 431 followed a more eastern route prior to at least 2010 south of Springfield.
2016Government
=== Mayoral elections === On November 8, 2016, Vice Mayor Ann Schneider defeated Buzzy Poole in the mayoral election by 38 votes.
2020Government
Schneider was re-elected in 2020.
2024Government
On November 5, 2024, Schneider was defeated in her bid for re-election by Buzzy Poole, losing by 303 votes.

Did You Know?

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Springfield is located in the state of Tennessee.
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Springfield has a population of 18,782 residents.
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As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 18,782.

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Famous People from Springfield, Tennessee

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David Alexander (college president)
University Administrator · Born Oct 18, 1932 · Died Jul 25, 2010 (age 77)
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Lynn Bomar
Football Player, Law Enforcement Official · Born Jan 21, 1901 · Died Jun 11, 1964 (age 63)
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Cave Johnson Couts
U.S. Rancher, Judge · Born Nov 11, 1821 · Died Jul 10, 1874 (age 52)
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Tracy Smothers
Professional Wrestler · Born Sep 2, 1962 · Died Oct 28, 2020 (age 58)
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Richard Cheatham
Politician · Born Feb 20, 1799 · Died Sep 9, 1845 (age 46)
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