White House, DC
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About White House
- • Singer Tina Turner lived in White House, Tennessee, later becoming a Swiss citizen.
- • The "White House" name, a popular house style, originated before the presidential mansion.
- • Highway 31W, a major route, spurred growth for White House as a transportation hub.
- • A local legend says a white-painted stagecoach stop gave White House its name.
- • The Great Depression greatly impacted local farming communities around White House.
- • Established in 1837, White House was named for a prominent white-painted house.
- • With 13,183 residents, White House is smaller than nearby Springfield, Tennessee.
- • At 853 feet, White House is higher than Nashville, offering scenic views.
- • Manufacturing and retail trade are vital industries supporting White House's economy.
- • A wholesome, familial atmosphere radiates throughout the welcoming community.
- • The Tennessee Titans, Nashville's NFL team, are a short drive from White House.
- • Nashville Predators, the NHL team, reached the Stanley Cup Finals in 2017.