Centerville, Tennessee
Centerville is a town of 3,535 people in Hickman County, Tennessee.
Why visit Centerville
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Pink Cadillac Drive-In and James Buchanan Walker House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Centerville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Centerville
Centerville is a town in Hickman County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,489 as of the 2020 Census. It is the county seat and the only incorporated town in Hickman County. It is best known for being the hometown of American comedian Minnie Pearl.
From the Wikipedia article Centerville, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Pink Cadillac Drive-In
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
2506 State Highway 100, Centerville
Museums and landmarks1
James Buchanan Walker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Centerville, Tennessee, listed on the NRHP in Hickman County
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Centerville
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 27°F | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 29°F | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 66°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 59°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 60°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 5.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Centerville 4Ne (1 mi away), rain and snow from Centerville Water Pl, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hickman County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-06-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-02: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
- 2021-08-23: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Centerville Municipal Airport (GHM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Bon Aqua Junction 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Dickson 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Burns 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Fairview 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Columbia 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Spring Hill 30 mi east, about 48 min by car
- Franklin 33 mi east, about 54 min by car
- Ashland City 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Brentwood 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Nashville-Davidson 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Centerville tennessee town square 2009, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TN-HI-Centerville Municipal IMG 3905, SBaker43, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TN-HI-Centerville Municipal IMG 3914, SBaker43, CC BY-SA 4.0
- TN-HI-Centerville Municipal IMG 3909, SBaker43, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Buchanan Walker House - Centerville, Tennessee 8-31-2014, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS061-E-97826 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-103970 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-312389 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-14069 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-312390 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-316689 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-65499 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-14068 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-316690 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-103969 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-65498 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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