Madison, TN
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About Madison
- • Singer Amy Lee of the rock band Evanescence was born in Madison, Tennessee.
- • The iconic Gibson ES-335 guitar, a semi-hollow electric, was first produced in Madison.
- • The Louisville and Nashville Railroad spurred Madison's growth as a commuter suburb.
- • A local legend claims a hidden tunnel system exists beneath Madison's older buildings.
- • The 1969 flood devastated Madison, prompting significant infrastructure improvements.
- • Named in 1856 for President James Madison, it was never formally incorporated.
- • With over 41,000 residents, it's larger than many incorporated cities in Tennessee.
- • Sitting at 459 feet, its elevation is relatively low compared to other Nashville suburbs.
- • Healthcare and retail jobs are common occupations for Madison residents.
- • It feels like a comfortable, established community with a strong sense of local pride.
- • The Tennessee Titans, Nashville's NFL team, won Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000.
- • Nearby, the Vanderbilt Commodores' baseball team reached the College World Series final in 2019.