Madison

Madison (originally Madison Station) is a former settlement, now a suburban neighborhood of northeast Nashville, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is incorporated as part of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. The population of Madison's 37115 zip code as of the US Census Bureau 2016 estimates was 40,146.Madison has two major centers: Downtown Madison and Rivergate. The area between the two centers is called Motor Mile. Madison services several surrounding communities: East Nashville, Inglewood, Whites Creek, Joelton, Old Hickory, Hendersonville, Hermitage and more. Madison was once home to the "Hillbilly Day" festival. This festival was created as a fundraiser to benefit schools within the area. The 2015-updated Community Plan for Madison, an 89-page document adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, was updated in 2015. Madison is a unique town in Nashville because of its easy accessibility via several major roads and major highways and parkways. Madison funnels traffic to Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Inglwood, and downtown Nashville. Madison has two public parks: Madison Park is located in the center of State Route 45, Delaware Avenue, and North Dupont Avenue. Three private schools are also located within Madison: Goodpasture Christian School, Madison Academy and Saint Joseph School. The Madison Branch Library opened in 1977, and is part of Nashville Public Library. A new book themed after the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, opened in 2000.

Location

Madison is one of 14 Community Plan areas in the Metro Nashville-Davidson County area for which zoning and land use planning is done. The 2015-updated Community Plan for Madison, an 89-page document adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission, was updated in 2015 as part of NashvilleNext's long-term planning. Madison services several surrounding communities: East Nashville, Inglewood, Whites Creek, Joelton, Old Hickory, Hendersonville, Hermitage and more. It begins at Briley Parkway and extends to the Hendersonville line in Rivergate, from Dickerson Road to the Cumberland River. Madison is located close to major highways and parkways: 65, 40, 24, Briley and local access roads St. Route 45 (Old Hickory) and Dickerson road. Madison has two major centers: Downtown Madison and Rivergate. The area between the two centers is called Motor Mile. It is only 8.2 miles north at its closest point to downtown Nashville, with Ellington Parkway serving as a direct connection from downtown Madison to the city's downtown area. It's one of about 26 suburban neighborhoods of Nashville. It has a population of about 4,000. It was founded in the early 1900s and is located on the banks of the Tennessee River, which flows through the city to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The city's population is about 3,000, with the majority of its residents living in or near the downtown area of the city.

History

Madison was once home to the "Hillbilly Day" festival. The festival was created as a fundraiser to benefit schools within the area. Madison funnels traffic to Goodlettsville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Inglewood, and downtown Nashville. Old Hickory Boulevard (State Route 45) is a section of the Trail of Tears, the route of the forced removal of Cherokee Indians from North Carolina to Oklahoma, directed by U.S. President Andrew Jackson. This route passes directly by Jackson's estate, The Hermitage, in the neighboring community ofOld Hickory, Tennessee. Madison is also home to Amqui train station that was built by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and serviced by the company until 1979. After L&N Railroad vacated the station, country music legend Johnny Cash purchased it and moved it from Madison to his home in nearby Sumner County. The station was later returned to Madison after the passing of Cash and his wife June Carter Cash. Today, it houses a museum and visitor center for the town. Madison was annexed into Nashville in 1963 due to the consolidation with Davidson County. It is now a suburb of the city of Nashville with a population of about 3,000. The town is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Madison House, which was built in 1857. The Madison House was once the home of country music star Johnny Cash and is now home to his family's country music memorabilia. It was also the site of the first "HillBilly Day," held in 1952.

Education

Public education in Madison falls under the supervision of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. Zoned schools in the Madison area send students through the Hunters Lane cluster, named after the area high school, Hunters Lane High School. Prior to the opening of Hunter's Lane, the public high school for the area was Madison High School, which is now Madison Middle Prep. Three private schools are also located within Madison: Goodpasture Christian School, Madison Academy and Saint Joseph School of the Arts. The area is home to the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Nashville Gospel Choir, as well as the Nashville Children's Choir and the Metropolitan Nashville High School for the Performing Arts, which was founded in the 1950s. The Madison area is also the home of the Nashville Opera, which opened its doors in the 1960s and has since become one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. The city is also home to a number of private schools, including Madison Academy, Goodpastures Christian School and Madison Academy of the Art, and Madison Preparatory School.

Recreation

Three public parks are located in Madison. Rivergate Mall houses over 130 different stores, including mainstream department stores. Madison Branch Library opened in 1977, and is part of the Nashville Public Library. A new facility, themed after the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, opened in 2000. Meeting rooms, group study rooms, and public computers are available at the library. The Madison area is home to the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Madison High School band. The city's population is around 4,000. The population of Madison was 4,200 in 2010, and it is expected to grow to 5,000 by 2015. It is the largest city in Tennessee with a population of over 4,500. It has a population density of about 1,000 per square mile. The area is located in the central part of Nashville, Tennessee. It also has a large population of African-Americans, who make up about 1.5 per cent of the population. The majority of the city's residents are African-American, and the majority of them live in the Madison area. The community is also home to a number of churches, schools, and other public facilities. The town has a history of being a leader in the fight against polio, and has a long history of literacy. It was the first city in the state of Tennessee to become a member of the National Rifle Association in the 1950s. The state has also played a major role in the creation of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (WRA).

Transportation

Major roads running through Madison are Old Hickory Boulevard (State Rt. 45) and Gallatin Pike (U.S. Route 31E) Briley Parkway (State Route 155), with easy access to Interstates 24 and 40, runs along the south border of Madison. Ellington Parkway connects downtown Nashville to downtown Madison with exits along the way to key areas of East Nashville. Vietnam Vets Parkway is accessible off Conference Drive which links Madison and Goodletsville to Hendersonville. Madison boasts extensive walkability with several miles of sidewalks. Bike lanes were added in some of the newer asphalt in Madison. Plans have been made to build a pedestrian and bike extension from Peeler Park to Stones River Park, which will connect Peeler key greenways leading to downtown Nashville. Madison is on the rapid transit Metro bus lines. It is located in the heart of the Nashville metropolitan area, near the intersection of Interstate 65 and I-240. It also has access to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, which is located on the other side of the interstate. It has a number of parks and trails that can be accessed by foot, bike, and on-street parking in the downtown area. The city is home to the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, which has been playing a major role in the revitalization of the area since the 1970s. It's also home to a large number of local businesses, including a local bank, a bank, and several restaurants. The town is located near the Tennessee River, which runs through the center of the city.

Cemeteries

Madison is the location of the Nashville National Cemetery. The cemetery holds nearly 33,000 veterans as well as their spouses, and dependents. It and Spring Hill Cemetery delineated the generally accepted boundary between Madison and Inglewood prior to the construction of nearby Briley Parkway. The entrance to the cemetery is marked by a monumental arch which is, "one of five in the national cemetery system," according to the National Park Service. It covers around 64 acres and holds nearly 32,000 people. It is located on Gallatin Pike near the intersection of Gallatin Road and Interstate 40. It was built in the 1950s and is one of the oldest cemeteries in the country. It has been open to the public since 1961. It holds nearly 22,000 members of the U.S. armed forces. It also holds nearly 2,500 members of Congress and their spouses. It opened in 1961 and has been in operation ever since. The National Cemetery System was established in 1916. It now covers 64 acres of land and is home to five cemetry sites, including Spring Hill, Madison, and Nashville National Cemetry. The Nashville National cemetery system is made up of five sites: Madison, Nashville, Nashville National, Nashville Memorial, Nashville Veterans Cemetery and Nashville Memorial Cemetery. It contains nearly 22 miles of cemetery trails. It's also home to the Nashville Children's Museum, a museum, and the Nashville Museum of Nature and Science, which houses a collection of historic photographs.

Population

The population in Madison, as of 2020, was 41,723. The total number of households was 17,024. Average household income was $59,429. However, because Madison features two major centers, Downtown Madison and Rivergate, the demographic study includes several surrounding communities in addition to the population information for Madison only. The average household income in Madison in 2020 was $ 59,429, according to the study. The population of Madison in 2010 was 40,816. The city has a population of 41, 723. In 2010, the population of the city was 38,814. In 2008, the city had a population total of 40,716. In 2009, the total population was 38.7 million. The City of Madison has a total population of 42,813. In 2007, the City ofMadison had aPopulation of 38,715. In 2011, the County of Madison had a Population of 39,812. In 2012, the Population of the City was 41, 723, and in 2013, thePopulation of the Town of Madison was 39,724. In 2014, the Census Bureau said the City's population was 42,722. In 2015, it said the population was 41.8 million, and it was expected to rise to 41,823 in 2016. In 2016, it was predicted that the population would reach 41,923 in 2015, and that it would rise to 42,922 in 2016, and again in 2017. In 2018, it is expected that it will reach 41.9 million.