How did White House, Tennessee get its name? City gearing up for 50th birthday

Table Of Content

• How Interstate 65 helped create the city of White House 50 years ago
• Travel Solo in These Tennessee Towns
• Meet the 11 Communities of Robertson County
• Sumner Sheriff: Bloody clothes, a gun, suspect confession in White House fatal shooting
• Original White House torn down, building replaced
• The Ultimate Sumner County Spring Break Guide

Explore what makes each city or town an ideal spot for relocating to Tennessee. Here's an agenda of fun things to do in Robertson County that everyone from visitors and newcomers to longtimers will enjoy. We'll be in touch with the latest information on how President Biden and his administration are working for the American people, as well as ways you can get involved and help our country build back better. Embark on your own Tennessee adventure to reconnect with yourself, meet friendly locals and experience as much as you can in these towns.

How Interstate 65 helped create the city of White House 50 years ago

The monument for which the town was named was torn down in 1951 to make way for new development. However, in 1986, the community erected a replica of the original building. The reproduction, called the White House Inn Library and Museum, currently sits in the center of town next to the Fire Department.

Travel Solo in These Tennessee Towns

Covington moved his family into the dwelling around the beginning of 1892, maintaining its function as a haven for weary travelers, whose numbers were steadily increasing. Under Covington’s ownership, the White House underwent extensive renovation, including the addition of the two porches and a “drummer’s room”, a reflection of the changing tide of travelers. Stagecoach travel became more frequent and drivers, most familiar with the house as a convenient stop for changing horses, began to tell travelers that they might find lodging at “The White House Inn”. White House continues to evolve with a current growth spurt that has seen multiple residential developments approved. The original number of businesses who contacted lawmakers was disclosed at around 80, but at least one lawmaker stated that the law firm represented “hundreds” of individuals.

Meet the 11 Communities of Robertson County

There were 2,497 households, out of which 48.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.5% were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.22.

Advanex Americas and Lowe’s Millwork would be considered part of the business park as it develops, which would make the total site around 300 acres. "We want legislation here for Tennessee. That's who we represent," Johnson said. "But if we can help motivate and energize young people across this country to get active and get in the movement – absolutely." Pearson rattled Tennessee Republicans on the first day of session when he wore a traditional West African dashiki on the House floor. Jones and Pearson were quickly reappointed to their seats by the local legislative bodies in Nashville and Memphis.

Original White House torn down, building replaced

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In summary, Nashville is a city that balances its historical roots in music with a thriving modern economy and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Newcomers can look forward to discovering a city filled with opportunities for work and play, set against the backdrop of Tennessee's beautiful natural landscapes. Other famous residents of the White House were Jenny Lind, “The Swedish Nightingale”, and her tour manager, P.T. The two traveled the L&N Pike and spent a night at the White House during her American tour in the 1850’s. The popularity of “The White House” grew and soon the name was applied to the small community surrounding this landmark.

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The House and Senate remain split on the specifics, and under the House version, the $1.5 billion pot for refunds would be roughly cut in half, and the names and amounts of the companies taking a refund would be made public. “But budgets are moral documents, they articulate the priorities of the people in power to the people we represent and this budget does not have any regard to ensure one out of eight kids are no longer hungry,” Pearson added. Democratic state Rep. Bo Mitchell pushed back on the measure, referring to last year's Covenant School shooting in Nashville when three children and three adults were killed.

"We come from a state where we have an NRA-endorsed governor calling a special session on guns –something that's unheard of – because of people power." With its population on the rise, White House is home to nearly 13,000 residents. The city, which is in Robertson and Sumner counties, continues to welcome more businesses, and 800 homes and five apartment complexes were recently approved for construction. New residents should be aware that Nashville's popularity and growth have led to increased traffic congestion and rising housing costs, particularly in popular neighborhoods.

The tension at the statehouse continued after Jones and Pearson returned. Both lawmakers objected to having their microphones cut off by Republicans during debate on anti-trans legislation Friday before lawmakers left Nashville for the year. Tennessee Republicans voted this month to expel Jones and Pearson, who are both Black, after they broke decorum by protesting for gun control on the House floor.

The Robertson County Economic Development Board owns the options on the property and would transfer land to potential owners, Fosnes said. Robertson County and White House have both contributed funds toward match requirements for grants through the Tennessee Valley Authority to pay for the property options, engineering and due diligence and legal fees, Fosnes said. Smaller regional headquarters, back office and support services and research and development companies would also fit the park, Fosnes said.

There were 2,578 housing units at an average density of 287.5 per square mile (111.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.35% White, 1.33% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.42% from two or more races. Last fall, Republican legislative leaders say a law firm representing a large group of businesses contacted the state to question the legality of Tennessee’s 90-year-old franchise tax and demanded a refund. The Senate version would require testing for students who receive the vouchers, unlike the versions by the House and governor. It also would broadly allow families to send their children to public schools outside their current district.