Milan, Tennessee
Milan is a city of 8,244 people in Gibson County, Tennessee, founded in 1858.
Why visit Milan
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ritz Theatre, Bobby Ross Amphitheater, Browning House and Gibson County Training School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Milan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Milan
Milan is the largest city in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Milan had a population of 8,171. It is home to the Milan Army Ammunition Plant, the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum and several historical sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The city was the first in Tennessee to begin no-till farming and to fluoridate its drinking water.
From the Wikipedia article Milan, Tennessee (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Bobby Ross Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
Outdoor Amphitheater
7001 Ellington Drive, Milan
Museums and landmarks5
Browning House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Milan, Tennessee, USA
Gibson County Training School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic educational facility in Milan, Tennessee, United States
US Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic building in Milan, Tennessee, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes11
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex
5108 South 1st Street, Milan
Mo-Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
1033 East Van Hook, Milan
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 08:00-22:00
History
In 1858, the city of Milan was established on the lands of B. A. Williamson and John Sanford; a small house was erected and a grocery opened by John G. Shepherd. The following year, the U.S. Post Office in Shady Grove was transferred to Milan. The first physicians, W. R. Rooks and J. B. Hinson, arrived in 1860.
In 1866, Milan was incorporated by an act of the Tennessee Legislature; John G. Shepherd was the first mayor. The Milan Times, Milan's first newspaper, was established in 1869; it was continued for only a few months.
In 1873, the completion of the Illinois Central Railroad brought importance to the town as a commercial point. The following year, W. A. Wade established the Milan Exchange newspaper. The Grand Pacific Hotel was erected at the railway junction in 1878.
In 1941, Clemmer Clinic became the city's first acute care facility. In the same year, construction began on the Wolf Creek Ordinance Plant and the Milan Ordinance Depot; these facilities merged in 1945 to become the Milan Arsenal. In 1949, Milan organized the first little league team in the mid-south.
In 1950, the Milan National Guard became one of the first two in the nation to be federalized into active duty for the Korean War. In 1951, led by Dr. Robert P. Denney, Milan became the first city in Tennessee, second in the Southeast, to fluoridate its drinking water.
From the History section of Milan, Tennessee on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship13
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Milan
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 28°F | 4.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 31°F | 4.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 39°F | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 47°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 47°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Milan Exp Stn (2 mi away), 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
Gibson 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)
- 2023-12-13: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2023-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Humboldt 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Jackson 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Huntingdon 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- McKenzie 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Alamo 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Bells 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Dresden 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Lexington 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Martin 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Henderson 33 mi south, about 53 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
- Milan TN USA Main street looking Southeast., RageBanken, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Post Office-Milan TN, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS035-E-16155 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-16158 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-16156 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-17631 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-56029 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS035-E-16157 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS028-E-11830 - View of Kentucky, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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