White House, TN
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About White House
- • Country singer Blaine Larsen, known for "How Do You Get That Lonely," hails from here.
- • The annual White House Christmas parade is a beloved local tradition.
- • The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Depot spurred growth in the late 1800s.
- • A local legend speaks of a hidden Civil War-era gold stash near White House.
- • The Great Depression impacted local farmers, leading to diversification.
- • It's named for a painted white stagecoach stop, established around 1798.
- • Its population of over 13,000 is roughly half that of nearby Springfield.
- • At 820 feet above sea level, the air is slightly thinner than Nashville.
- • Manufacturing and retail trade are key economic drivers for residents.
- • It feels like a warm, friendly community rooted in small-town values.
- • The Tennessee Titans, Nashville's NFL team, are a short drive away.
- • White House High School's football rivalry with Springfield is intense.