Editing Nashville, Indiana

{{About|the town|the unincorporated community|Nashville, Hancock County, Indiana
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'''Nashville''' is a town in [[Washington Township, Brown County, Indiana|Washington Township]], [[Brown County, Indiana|Brown County]], [[Indiana]], United States. The population was 1,256 at the 2020 census. The town is the [[county seat]] of Brown County and is the county's only incorporated town.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=June 7, 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The town is best known as the center of the [[Brown County Art Colony]] and as a tourist destination.

== History ==
Settlement of land in and around Nashville began with the acquisition of land from native populations under the 1809 [[Treaty of Fort Wayne (1809)|Treaty of Fort Wayne]].  This was expanded with more acquisitions under the 1818 [[Treaty of St. Mary's]].  Founded in 1836 by county agent Banner C. Brummett, it was first named Jacksonburg.<ref name="Blanchard">{{cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_vyqC5iVmYtYC | title=Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana: Historical and Biographical | publisher=F.A. Battey & Company | author=Blanchard, Charles | year=1884 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_vyqC5iVmYtYC/page/n727 723]}}</ref>  The population of the entire county was estimated to be 150 in 1830.  The first Nashville courthouse was constructed in 1837 and a jail was added in the same year.  By 1840, area population had grown to 2,364.  The town was officially incorporated in 1872.<ref name="Blanchard" />  By the turn of the century, heavy logging in the area had caused significant deforestation which resulted in dramatic erosion problems.

[[Image:NashvilleIndiana1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Entrance to a shop in the Bartley House]]
In the early twentieth century, a number of artists settled in the area, most notably [[T. C. Steele]], the [[American Impressionism|American Impressionist]] painter.  These artists were the basis for the [[Brown County Art Colony]], which continues to this day as the Brown County Art Guild.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bcartguild.com/ |title=Brown County Art Guild |access-date=August 30, 2010}}</ref>

The [[Brown County Courthouse Historic District]] and [[F.P. Taggart Store]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>

==Geography==
According to the 2010 census, Nashville has a total area of {{convert|1.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
  |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1852038
  |title=G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1
  |access-date=July 17, 2015
  |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]
  |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213082840/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1852038
  |archive-date=February 13, 2020
  |url-status=dead
  }}</ref>

Nashville's rolling hills, ridges, and valleys are a story of the north fork of Salt Creek. The surrounding hills are made of sandstone, siltstone and shale. These sedimentary rocks were laid down in an ancient river delta named the Borden delta, similar to the current Mississippi River delta.<ref name="Hill">Hill, J.R., 1981, [http://igs.indiana.edu/survey/bookstore/bookstoredetail.cfm?ItemID=835&Pub_Num=SPG09 Geologic story of Brown County State Park:] Indiana Geological Survey State Park Guide 9</ref>
Salt Creek (south), Greasy Creek (east), and Jackson Branch Creek (west) have cut down through the surrounding terrain to give Nashville its rolling hills. [[Lake Monroe (Indiana)|Lake Monroe]], the largest lake in Indiana, was constructed by damming Salt Creek south of [[Bloomington, Indiana|Bloomington]].

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Nashville has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=650621&cityname=Nashville%2C+Indiana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Nashville, Indiana]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1870= 270
|1880= 348
|1890= 395
|1900= 393
|1910= 354
|1920= 323
|1930= 369
|1940= 493
|1950= 526
|1960= 489
|1970= 527
|1980= 705
|1990= 873
|2000= 825
|2010= 803
|2020= 1256
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 825 people, 375 households, and 181 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|868.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 412 housing units at an average density of {{convert|433.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.09% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.85% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.85% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.36% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.12% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.36% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.36% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.61% of the population.
[[Image:NashvilleINCourthouse.JPG|thumb|left|Nashville courthouse]]

There were 375 households, out of which 16.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.5% were non-families. 45.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.58.
[[Image:NashvilleINJail.JPG|thumb|right|Previous Nashville jail, now a museum]]

In the town, the population was spread out, with 13.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 20.8% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,330, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $25,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $24,723. About 14.3% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 11, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 803 people, 359 households, and 167 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|795.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 412 housing units at an average density of {{convert|407.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.1% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 359 households, of which 15.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 53.5% were non-families. 48.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the town was 59.7 years. 14.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 40% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 41.0% male and 59.0% female.

==Education==
The Town of Nashville is home to the central campus of the Brown County School District, the only school corporation in Brown County.   The schools include Brown County Middle School serving grades 6-8, and Brown County High School which serves grades 9-12.   The Brown County School Corporation Administration Office, affectionately referred to as the "White House" is located in Nashville as well.<ref>{{cite web |website=browncountyschools.com |url=http://www.browncountyschools.com/ |access-date=September 18, 2023 |title=Brown County Schools}}</ref> Nashville has a public library, a branch of the Brown County Public Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://browncountylibrary.info/faq/ | title=FAQ | publisher=Brown County Public Library | access-date=March 4, 2018}}</ref>

[[Image:NashvilleIndiana2.jpg|thumb|Van Buren St. in Nashville, Indiana showing some shops and the historic Nashville House]]

==Arts and culture==
Nashville's tourist industry is based upon the original works of resident artists and the area's scenic environment. For example, the [[Brown County State Park (Indiana)|Brown County State Park]] is located just outside the town. Art, antique, and specialty shops, as well as galleries, restaurants, and entertainment venues, make up downtown Nashville, and many inns, rented cottages, and [[bed and breakfast]] establishments serve visitors. Tasting tours of wineries and distilleries also occur.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/ct-trav-brown-county-indiana-sippin-tour-1118-story.html |title=Get into the holiday spirit on a Sippin' Tour in Brown County, Ind. |last=Rodeghier |first=Katherine |work=chicagotribune.com |access-date=November 18, 2018 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Nashville was the original home of the John Dillinger Museum, which was relocated to [[Hammond, Indiana|Hammond]] after the original owner's death.<ref>{{cite web|title=John Dillinger Museum - About|url=http://www.dillingermuseum.com/about.html|access-date=August 17, 2012}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://browncountyrealty.com Brown County Real Estate, Nashville, Indiana website]
* [http://townofnashville.org Town of Nashville, Indiana website]
* [http://www.browncounty.com Brown County, Indiana Convention & Visitors Bureau]

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