| Official Name: | Greenbrier, Tennessee |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Blank Emblem: | Logo of the City of Greenbrier, Tenneese.png |
| Mapsize: | 250px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Tennessee |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Robertson |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Bonnette Dawson[1] |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Footnotes: | [2] |
| Area Total Km2: | 18.90 |
| Area Land Km2: | 18.80 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.10 |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 7.30 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 7.26 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.04 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 6898 |
| Population Density Km2: | 366.82 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 950.01 |
| Timezone: | Central (CST) |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Elevation M: | 260 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 37073 |
| Area Code: | 615 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 47-30960[3] |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 1286141 |
| Website: | greenbriertn.org |
Greenbrier is a city in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 6,433 at the 2010 census, and at the 2020 census the population was 6,898.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.2 km2), of which 6.6 square miles is land and 0.04 square mile (0.45%) is water. The city is concentrated along a stretch of U.S. Route 41, southeast of Springfield and northwest of Goodlettsville. Greenbrier lies about 23miles north of Nashville.[4]
| Number | Percentage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,996 | 86.92% | |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 196 | 2.84% | |
| Native American | 15 | 0.22% | |
| Asian | 92 | 1.33% | |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% | |
| Other/Mixed | 298 | 4.32% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 300 | 4.35% |
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,490 people, 1,837 households, and 1,418 families residing in the city. The population density was 748.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 1,920 housing units at an average density of 290.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 97.43% White, 0.67% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.49% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.
Of the 1,837 households, 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,568, and the median income for a family was $48,262. Males had a median income of $34,353 versus $23,523 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,902. About 2.8% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.
Greenbrier is known for its annual Turning of the Pig celebration on July 3. It is a large barbecue festival benefiting the high school band program. This community-wide event provides food, carnival games, live entertainment, local artisans, and family fun. Hundreds of pounds of pork are cooked on open pits during the festival, and the pulled pork is available for sale beginning on the morning of July 4.[5]
Louise Martin Memorial Park has an approximately 6/10th of a mile walking/running loop that is paved and another approximately half mile of walking/running trails. Additionally, the park has three baseball fields and a small play area for children. There are several picnic areas and a large open field available for various activities.[6]
See also: Greenbrier High School (Tennessee).
Greenbrier High School
Greenbrier Middle School
Greenbrier Elementary School
Watauga Elementary School (nearby Ridgetop)
Dayspring Academy
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Greenbrier High, Middle, and Elementary Schools' mascot is the Bobcat, and their colors are green and white. Watauga Elementary School's mascot is the Warrior, depicted as a Native American male, and the school colors are red and gray. Dayspring Academy’s mascot is the Shire, and the school colors are blue and gold.