Editing Middleton, Tennessee

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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name      = Middleton, Tennessee
| settlement_type    = [[City]]
| nickname           = 
| motto              = "Crossroads of the South"

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| map_caption        = Location of Middleton in Hardeman County, Tennessee

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| subdivision_type1  = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1  = [[Tennessee]]
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| subdivision_name2  = [[Hardeman County, Tennessee|Hardeman]]

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| leader_title       = Mayor
| leader_name        = Evan Mott
| leader_title1      = Vice Mayor
| leader_name1       = David Callahan Jr.
| established_title  = Chartered
| established_date   = 1850

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| population_total   = 658
| population_density_km2 = 121.54
| population_density_sq_mi = 314.83

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| postal_code_type   = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code        = 38052
| area_code          = [[Area code 731|731]]
| blank_name         = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info         = 47-48340<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>
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'''Middleton''' is a city in [[Hardeman County, Tennessee|Hardeman County]], [[Tennessee]], United States. The population was 706 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]],<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4748340| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Middleton city, Tennessee| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| accessdate=January 29, 2018| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213112124/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US4748340| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> up from 602 at the 2000 census. It is located at the intersection of [[Tennessee State Route 125]] and [[Tennessee State Route 57]]. Its slogan is the "Crossroads of the South".<ref name="History">{{cite web | author= | year=2011 | title=Middleton | work=Cities & Towns | publisher=Hardeman, Tennessee | url=http://hardemancountytn.com/government/cities-towns/middleton.php | accessdate=November 15, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130013811/http://hardemancountytn.com/government/cities-towns/middleton.php | archive-date=January 30, 2018 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

==History==
It is believed that early settlers in Middleton came from Slab Town, a small settlement about {{convert|3|mi|0}} north. The town was originally called "Jenkins-McCommons Crossing", after Jesse Jenksins and William Taylor McCommons. These two men came to the area from [[North Carolina]] in 1849 and donated the majority of land where Middleton is today. Following the expansion of the [[Memphis and Charleston Railroad]] and the construction of a railroad depot, Middleton was chartered in 1850. It was named after an official at the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. The town suffered greatly during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]]. After the war, only one building, a small log structure that served as a store, was left standing.<ref name="History"/>

==Geography==
Middleton is located in southeastern Hardeman County at {{Coord|35|3|32|N|88|53|30|W|type:city}} (35.058798, -88.891728).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> [[Tennessee State Route 125]] is the city's Main Street, leading north {{convert|15|mi}} to [[Bolivar, Tennessee|Bolivar]], the [[county seat]], and south {{convert|4|mi|0}} to the [[Mississippi]] border. [[Walnut, Mississippi]], is {{convert|8|mi|0}} south of Middleton. [[Tennessee State Route 57]] (Tennessee Avenue) crosses Route 125 in the southern part of Middleton, leading east {{convert|16|mi}} to [[Ramer, Tennessee|Ramer]] and west {{convert|17|mi}} to [[Grand Junction, Tennessee|Grand Junction]].

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], Middleton has a total area of {{convert|5.0|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.02|km2|order=flip|2}}, or 0.36%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The city drains east to Cypress Creek, a north-flowing tributary of the [[Hatchie River]].

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1860= 143
|1870= 150
|1880= 189
|1890= 191
|1900= 287
|1910= 273
|1920= 321
|1930= 372
|1940= 430
|1950= 362
|1960= 461
|1970= 654
|1980= 596
|1990= 536
|2000= 602
|2010= 706
|2020= 658
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR9">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=March 4, 2012|title=Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses}}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=December 11, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archivedate=June 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:47&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref>
}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 602 people, 259 households, and 171 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|326.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 289 housing units at an average density of {{convert|156.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 87.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 11.30% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.66% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.17% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.66% of the population.

There were 259 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,385, and the median income for a family was $39,063. Males had a median income of $31,094 versus $21,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,616. About 8.3% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 22.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
Middleton is home to a {{convert|40|acre|adj=on}}<ref name="About"/> rail-served commercial park. The town also has a major [[natural gas]] distribution facility and other industrial manufacturers that employee over 1,000.<ref name="History"/> [[ThyssenKrupp]] (formerly [[Dover Corporation]]) has an [[elevator]] manufacturing plant in Middleton. Other industries include Middleton [[Fiberglass]], F.L. Crane Inc. Spray Coating Division, a hardwood sales company, EP Minerals, LLC, makes of [[cat litter]], and El Paso Tennessee Gas.<ref name="Industry">{{cite web | year=2011 | title=Local Industry | work=Industry | publisher=City of Middleton | url=http://cityofmiddleton.org/INDUSTRY.aspx | accessdate=November 15, 2011 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100308083859/http://cityofmiddleton.org/INDUSTRY.aspx | archivedate=March 8, 2010 }}</ref>

==Arts and culture==

===Annual cultural events===
Middleton hosts a series of annual events including the Fur, Fin and Feather Festival over [[Labor Day]], the "M-Town Variety Show" in March, and an annual Christmas parade and related holiday events each December.<ref name="History"/>

===Points of interest===
The oldest structure in Middleton is the Rose House which was built by Benjamin Rose in 1833. The second oldest building is the Methodist Church and Adams Masonic Lodge #264 which was built in 1859.<ref name="History"/> The City Hall is also the location of the local veterans memorial.<ref name="CityHall">{{cite web | year=2011 | title=Middleton City Hall and Veterans Memorial | work=City Hall | publisher=City of Middleton | url=http://cityofmiddleton.org/CITY.aspx | accessdate=November 15, 2011 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403223553/http://cityofmiddleton.org/CITY.aspx | archivedate=April 3, 2012 }}</ref> The community has a library, a community center, two city parks and a "Boy Scout Hut" which serves as a meeting space for the local [[Boy Scouts of America]] troop, which was founded in Middleton in 1938.<ref name="About"/>

==Government==
Middleton is governed by a mayor and five aldermen, one of whom serves as vice mayor. They are elected every four years. The town's property taxes are .99 per $100 of assessed value.<ref name="About">{{cite web | year=2011 | title=About Us | publisher=City of Middleton | url=http://cityofmiddleton.org/aboutus.aspx | accessdate=November 15, 2011 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403222808/http://cityofmiddleton.org/aboutus.aspx | archivedate=April 3, 2012 }}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

===Transportation===
'''Major thoroughfares'''
* [[Tennessee State Route 57]] (Tennessee Avenue)
* [[Tennessee State Route 125]] (Main Street)

'''Railroad systems'''
* [[Norfolk Southern Railway]]<ref name="About"/>

===Utilities===

Middleton provides residents water and sewer utilities. The community also has a recycling drop off.<ref name="About"/>

===Safety===
The town has a full-time police chief and department. The community is also served by the Middleton Volunteer Fire Department. The current firehouse was built at no charge by inmates from the [[Hardeman County Correctional Facility]]. The fire department has a Class 5 fire insurance rating.<ref name="About"/>

===Health===
Middleton has two medical clinics, a dental clinic and a nursing home.<ref name="History"/>

==Notable natives==
Middleton has been the birthplace, home, or vacation town for a number of notable people. [[Bailey Howell]], [[Basketball Hall of Fame]]r was born and raised in Middleton until attending [[Mississippi State University]].<ref name="Howell">{{cite web | author= | year=2011 | title=Bailey Howell | work=Basketball Players | publisher=Basketball-Reference.com | url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/howelba01.html | accessdate=November 15, 2011}}</ref> Howell was a [[Boston Celtics]] player, along with [[Steve Hamer]], who was born in [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis]] went to high school in Middleton before he attended the [[University of Tennessee]].<ref name="Hamer">{{cite web | author= | year=2011 | title=Steve Hamer | work=Basketball Players | publisher=Basketball-Reference.com | url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hamerst01.html | accessdate=November 15, 2011}}</ref> Another athlete, [[Wayne Haddix]], was born in nearby Bolivar but attended Middleton High School, he would go on to play for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref name="Haddix">{{cite web|year=2011 |title=Wayne Haddix |work=Players |publisher=Database Football |url=http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=HADDIWAY01 |accessdate=November 15, 2011 |url-status=usurped |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111121052737/http://databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=HADDIWAY01 |archivedate=November 21, 2011 }}</ref>

[[Jim Stewart (record producer)|Jim Stewart]] and [[Estelle Axton]], the co-founders of [[Stax Records]], were born in Middleton, before moving to Memphis.<ref name="Axton">{{cite web | author=Jason Ankeny | year=2011 | title=Estelle Axton | work=Overview | publisher=[[AllMusic]] | url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/estelle-axton-p323946 | accessdate=November 15, 2011}}</ref>

==References==
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{{Hardeman County, Tennessee}}

==External links==
*[http://cityofmiddleton.org/ City of Middleton official website]

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[[Category:Cities in Tennessee]]
[[Category:Cities in Hardeman County, Tennessee]]