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About Springfield
Springfield is Robertson County’s seat — north of Nashville on the US-41 / Tom Austin Hwy and Hwy 76 / Memorial Blvd spines, with a Public Square / Courthouse historic core and everyday retail along Memorial and Tom Austin. Primary ZIP 37172 (portals may bleed rural Robertson or adjacent ZIPs — label carefully; never treat White House 37188 as Springfield city). When you cut through the noise, Springfield is not Springfield, Illinois — and it is not a substitute for Robertson County medians. This guide is the city grain for Springfield (Robertson).
Census place FIPS 4770500. Population estimate Jul 1, 2025: 20,090 (+6.9% vs 2020 estimates base 18,789; Census 2020 18,782; Census 2010 16,440). Land area 13.13 sq mi (2020); pop/sq mi 2020 1,430.7. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/springfieldcitytennessee/PST045225 · City: https://springfieldtn.gov/ · City Hall 405 N Main Street, Springfield, TN 37172
Research status: springfield-city/ pack is TRULY complete (EVIDENCE-BRIEF + SCHOOLS, EMPLOYERS, RETAIL-MEDICAL, RECREATION, HISTORIC, BUILDERS_NEW_CONSTRUCTION, NOTABLE_PEOPLE, MAP_PINS + page-sections.json, 2026-09-11). SECTION_ORDER H2s render from the pack payload; this MD keeps the Robertson-seat / Public Square / Memorial Blvd framing.
CRITICAL — Springfield, TN ≠ Springfield, IL (or any other Springfield). This page is Robertson County, Tennessee only. County context: Robertson County area guide. Neighbor growth / split-city: White House (Robertson) · White House (Sumner) — one city name, two counties; ZIP 37188 can land in either school system. Quiet Cheatham-ring neighbor: Pleasant View (Cheatham — not a Robertson municipality). Do not publish Robertson County GNAR / county portal medians as Springfield city solds.
Corridors: US-41 / Tom Austin Hwy · Hwy 76 / Memorial Blvd (Springfield–White House) · US-431 / Hwy 49 (west toward Coopertown) · I-65 (nearest major exits via White House / north Nashville — not a downtown Springfield freeway). ACS mean commute 28.7 min — a local average, not a timed downtown Nashville ETA.
Commute corridors
US-41 / Tom Austin Hwy · Hwy 76 / Memorial Blvd (toward White House) · US-431 / Hwy 49 (toward Coopertown) · I-65 (nearest major exits via White House / north Nashville — not a downtown Springfield freeway). Cross-link White House (Robertson) · White House (Sumner) · quiet Cheatham-ring Pleasant View · county backdrop Robertson.
ACS mean commute 28.7 min — local workers’ average, not a downtown Nashville ETA. Timed peak table on I-65 / US-41 / Hwy 76: GAP. Time the drive at your hours before you commit — especially Memorial Blvd and I-65 peaks when comparing Springfield vs White House vs Pleasant View.
Buy / sell — short diligence
- City vs county: Springfield city ≠ Robertson County medians. Realtor city sold $360,000 (Aug 2026) is the dated city portal spine. GNAR Robertson Res Q2 $377,298 / Realtor county sold $391,662 = backdrop only — never publish as Springfield city. ACS owner $253,600 ≠ sale. Redfin city = GAP.
- Not Illinois: This is Springfield, Tennessee (Robertson) — never blend Springfield IL market or school data.
- School zones: Springfield High GS 3/10 · Innovation Academy GS PRIMARY URL GAP — by address, never ZIP. Other RCS HS serve other cities. White House 37188 can be RCS or Sumner — verify parcel. Builder auto-suggests are not assignments.
- White House / Pleasant View: Split-city White House needs Robertson vs Sumner labels. Pleasant View is Cheatham — cross-link only, not a Robertson municipality.
- HOA/CC&Rs on Greens at Legacy and any other PUD stock; rental caps if any.
- Flood / drainage notes near Sulphur Fork / low ground — verify per address.
- New-construction vs resale: DSLD Greens Active (asking $344,990–$384,990); Lennar Blackwood Coming Soon (not selling). Asking “from $” ≠ sold bands.
- City vs unincorporated Robertson services; Robertson Trustee tax bill; City of Springfield utilities (electric/gas/water framing on city About).
- Listing geography: 37172 dominates; portal ZIP bleed (37188 / 37073) is not automatic Springfield city stock.
- Retail everyday: Walmart Tom Austin + Kroger/Starbucks Memorial; Target / Costco / Sam’s in-city GAP.
- Hospital: TriStar NorthCrest is in city on Northcrest Drive.
- Electrolux / Frigidaire = in-city manufacturing draw — county TNECD names without Springfield streets stay labeled county.
Whether you’re comparing a Square bungalow to a Greens at Legacy townhome, shopping Springfield High vs Innovation Academy pathways, or weighing Springfield against White House (Robertson vs Sumner) or Pleasant View (Cheatham) — let’s walk through the address-level details. I’ll keep watching these city vs county numbers so you don’t mix them.
Housing / market
Springfield is Robertson County’s seat — north of Nashville on US-41 / Tom Austin Hwy and Hwy 76 / Memorial Blvd, with a Public Square / Courthouse core. Primary ZIP 37172 (portals may bleed rural Robertson / adjacent ZIPs — label carefully; never treat White House 37188 as Springfield city). Springfield, TN ≠ Springfield, IL. County backdrop: Robertson County. Neighbors: White House (Robertson) · White House (Sumner) · Pleasant View (Cheatham ring — not a Robertson municipality).
Owner-occupied rate 55.7%; ACS median owner-occupied value $253,600 (ACS 2020–2024) — not a sale median. Median gross rent $1,139; owner costs w/ mortgage $1,427 (without $439); households 6,893; persons/HH 2.69; median HH income $59,465; mean commute 28.7 min; bachelor’s+ 16.6%; poverty 22.4%; veterans 674; land 13.13 sq mi. https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/springfieldcitytennessee/PST045225
Stock mix (qualitative): historic Public Square + mid-century neighborhoods + Memorial / Tom Austin / Oakland growth + DSLD townhomes at Legacy. ACS structure-type / city permits: GAP.
City portal spine (SECONDARY to Realtracs) — Realtor.com Aug 2026: median sold $360,000 (+1.41% YoY) · listing $407,475 (−4.38%) · active 269 (+10.26%) · DOM list 57 · portal rent $1,600/mo · $/sq ft listing $228. https://www.realtor.com/local/market/tennessee/robertson-county/springfield · Prefer citywide row; ZIP 37172 listing ~$421,200 = ZIP geography if cited; 37188 / 37073 table rows ≠ Springfield city.
Redfin city dated 2026 sale/DOM/homes sold: GAP (fetch blocked/thin 2026-09-11 — do not invent). https://www.redfin.com/city/18273/TN/Springfield/housing-market
County backdrop ONLY — never publish as Springfield city: GNAR / Realtracs association public quarterly (https://www.greaternashvillerealtors.org/market-data-quarterly) — Q2 2026 Res $377,298 · Condo $309,950; Q1 Res $374,900 · Condo $333,102. Realtor.com county sold $391,662 (Aug 2026, DOM 55) = county, not city. GAP: Springfield city Realtracs / GNAR city cut.
CONFLICT (never blend): Realtor city sold $360,000 ≠ GNAR Robertson Res $377,298 ≠ Realtor county $391,662 ≠ ACS owner $253,600. ACS sits well below portal solds — different construct. Typed city SFH/condo/multi/land/new-vs-resale sold bands: GAP. Builder asking “from $” ≠ sold bands.
Who’s moving in
City Census QuickFacts / PEP V2025 (2026-09-11) — FACT only; no invented “young family influx.” Under-18 is 27.1% only.
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Pop Jul 1, 2025 | 20,090 (+6.9% vs 2020 base 18,789) |
| Census 2020 / 2010 | 18,782 / 16,440 |
| Under 18 / 65+ | 27.1% / 11.7% |
| Same house 1 yr | 83.2% |
| Foreign-born | 14.9% |
| Language other than English (5+) | 25.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.9% |
| Mean commute | 28.7 min |
| Bachelor’s+ (25+) | 16.6% |
| Median HH income | $59,465 |
| Poverty | 22.4% |
| Veterans | 674 |
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/springfieldcitytennessee/PST045225
Robertson County PEP / TNSDC net migration = county context — not a city substitute (Robertson). U-Haul lists naming White House = split-city / not Springfield — White House (Robertson) · White House (Sumner). ACS 28.7 min ≠ timed downtown Nashville ETA. Timed I-65 / US-41 / Hwy 76 peak table: GAP.
Schools
Robertson County Schools (RCS) — Springfield is county seat / district HQ (800 M. S. Couts Blvd, Springfield, TN 37172). https://www.rcstn.net/ · directory https://www.rcstn.net/schools · Live street-level zone locator: GAP — verify address; never assign by ZIP. White House 37188 spans RCS and Sumner — critical if comparing Heritage vs Springfield High. Other RCS HS (Greenbrier 4/10 · East Robertson 4/10 · Jo Byrns 5/10 · White House Heritage 7/10) serve other cities — see Robertson.
Public HS / academy (GS PRIMARY where live, 2026-09-11):
| School | Address | GS | Enroll | Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High | 5240 Highway 76 East | 3/10 | 1,026 | Maps |
| Innovation Academy of Robertson County | 715 5th Avenue West | Realtor module 8/10 — not live GS PRIMARY until URL confirmed | 560 (module) | Maps |
GS: https://www.greatschools.org/tennessee/springfield/1252-Springfield-High-School/ · Innovation Academy GS URL GAP. Full ES/MS live GS table GAP. Sample address FACTS: Cheatham Park ES 301 Locust St · Krisle ES 6712 Hwy 49 E · Crestview ES 1160 Jaden Gavin Dr · Westside ES 309 Alsup Dr. Historic 715 5th Ave W now hosts Innovation Academy — not a separate middle on current directory.
Private (no invented tuition): South Haven Christian (112 Academy Drive, PK–12, ~501 NCES PSS 2023–24) · Maps · Grace Baptist Academy — CONFLICT street (NCES 2176 Walling Rd vs RCS PDF 3181 Walling Road); PK–4. White House privates = not Springfield city. Builder auto-suggests — ignore until RCS zone agrees.
Industries / employers
Advanced manufacturing / appliances · healthcare · public sector · retail/services · logistics suppliers (countywide — confirm city limits). Sources: https://tnecd.com/counties/robertson/ · https://growinrobertson.com/ · https://springfieldtn.gov/
| Employer | Notes | Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Electrolux / Frigidaire Springfield plant | 1100 Industrial Drive · cooking campus; TNECD est. ~1,740 (dated — not live badge) | Maps |
| TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center | 100 Northcrest Drive · 109-bed | Maps |
| Robertson County Schools | District office 800 M. S. Couts Blvd | Maps |
| City of Springfield | 405 N Main Street | Maps |
| Robertson County Government | Courthouse / Square seat | Maps |
| Walmart Supercenter | 3360 Tom Austin Hwy (#304) | Maps |
County TNECD names (Dorman, Macy’s Logistics, Martinrea, Unarco, Lowe’s, Tate Ornamental White House HQ) — elevate as “in Springfield” only with confirmed city-limits street (GAP for several). ACS mean commute 28.7 min.
Retail & everyday
| Amenity | Detail | Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Supercenter #304 | 3360 Tom Austin Hwy | Maps |
| Kroger | 2600 Memorial Blvd | Maps |
| Starbucks (in-store) | Inside Kroger 2600 Memorial Blvd | same |
| The Square dining & shops | Courthouse Public Square — named restaurant list GAP beyond city About | Maps |
Target / Costco / Sam’s Club in-city freestanding GAP (nearest often Hendersonville / Clarksville / Nashville north — confirm). Official Starbucks.com freestanding city count: GAP. Cross-shop White House retail only with Robertson vs Sumner parcel labels.
Hospitals & medical
TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center — 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172 · 109-bed acute care; ED, orthopedics, cardiology, women’s care, imaging. https://www.tristarhealth.com/locations/tristar-northcrest-medical-center · Maps
Named multi-site urgent care / satellite list: GAP.
Parks & trails
| Place | Notes | Maps |
|---|---|---|
| J. Travis Price Park | 4155 Wilkes Road (Maps) / city news Wilks Road — CONFLICT spelling · Art in the Park, fireworks, concerts | Maps |
| Garner Street Park | 200 N Garner Street · skatepark, playground, pickleball | Maps |
| Springfield Greenway | Paved trail along Sulphur Fork Creek linking Price ↔ Garner through historic district / The Square · city framing ~3 mi — confirm length | Maps |
| The Legacy Golf Course | Springfield · DSLD Greens at Legacy along early holes | Maps |
Named commercial gyms: GAP — `gyms_recreation` H2 omitted (no FACT spam). Indoor rec-center campus pin: GAP.
Historic & famous places
| Place | Notes | Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Robertson County Courthouse / Public Square | NRHP 78002627 (1978); significant year 1879 | Maps |
| Robertson County History Museum | 124 Sixth Avenue — Old Post Office; Historical Society | Maps |
| Springfield Historic Preservation District | Square + Greenway corridor · Stokes Brown Library | Library Maps |
Tours: https://www.robcohistoricalsociety.com/walking-tour · https://www.robcohistoricalsociety.com/driving-tour · Mansfield Cheatham House / Price Park cabin public-access: GAP.
Builders & new construction
Builder primary pages only (2026-09-11). Asking “from $” ≠ sold MLS bands. Springfield city only — The Parks (D.R. Horton, White House) is not Springfield. Cross-link Robertson for county inventory.
| Community | Builder | Status | From $ (asking) | Address | Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Greens at Legacy Townhomes | DSLD | Active / selling | $344,990–$384,990 | 3502 Oakland Rd | Maps |
| Blackwood Farms | Lennar | Coming Soon / no homes available | — | Memorial Blvd & Blackwood Rd | Maps |
DSLD: https://www.dsldhomes.com/communities/tennessee/springfield/the-greens-at-legacy-townhomes · Builder school marketing (verify zone): Crestview ES · Coopertown MS · Innovation Academy · Springfield High. New vs resale sold split / HOA fees: GAP. Complete selling universe beyond verified primaries: GAP.
Notable people
Pack-only dual-sourced notables (`NOTABLE_PEOPLE.md`).
Albert Hadley (1920–2012) — born Springfield, Tennessee (Nov 18, 1920); leading American interior designer (Parish-Hadley). Design bios state Springfield birth; major press (NYT 2012) corroborates TN-born career stature.
Joseph W. (“Jo”) Byrns (1869–1936) — born near Cedar Hill, Robertson County — not Springfield city limits; elevated only as county-seat / county association (Jo Byrns schools elsewhere). Speaker of the U.S. House (1935–1936). TN Encyclopedia · U.S. House History — label birthplace Cedar Hill.
Richard Cheatham — pending Bioguide/TN Enc dual primary — GAP this pass. Wiki listicles / Bell Witch folklore not elevated.
Map of local places
- Springfield High School — 5240 Highway 76 East, Springfield, TN 37172
- Innovation Academy of Robertson County — 715 5th Avenue West, Springfield, TN 37172
- Robertson County Schools (district office) — 800 M. S. Couts Boulevard, Springfield, TN 37172
- Cheatham Park Elementary School — 301 Locust Street, Springfield, TN 37172
- South Haven Christian School — 112 Academy Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
- Grace Baptist Academy — 2176 Walling Road, Springfield, TN 37172
- City of Springfield / City Hall — 405 N Main Street, Springfield, TN 37172
- Robertson County Courthouse / Public Square — Public Square, Springfield, TN 37172
- Robertson County History Museum — 124 Sixth Avenue, Springfield, TN 37172
- Stokes Brown Public Library — Stokes Brown Public Library, Springfield, TN 37172
- TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center — 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
- Electrolux / Frigidaire Springfield plant — 1100 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
- Walmart Supercenter Springfield — 3360 Tom Austin Highway, Springfield, TN 37172
- Kroger / Starbucks Springfield — 2600 Memorial Boulevard, Springfield, TN 37172
- J. Travis Price Park — 4155 Wilkes Road, Springfield, TN 37172
- Garner Street Park — 200 N Garner Street, Springfield, TN 37172
- Springfield Greenway — Springfield Greenway, Springfield, TN 37172
- The Legacy Golf Course — The Legacy Golf Course, Springfield, TN 37172
- The Greens at Legacy Townhomes (DSLD) — 3502 Oakland Road, Springfield, TN 37172
- Blackwood Farms (Lennar — Coming Soon) — Memorial Boulevard & Blackwood Road, Springfield, TN 37172
- Robertson County Economic Development — 405 West Court Square, Springfield, TN 37172
- Coopertown Elementary School — 3746 Highway 49 West, Springfield, TN 37172
- Westside Elementary School — 309 Alsup Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
- Bransford Early Learning School — 322 Bransford Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
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Places on this map
- Springfield High School — 5240 Highway 76 East, Springfield, TN 37172
- Innovation Academy of Robertson County — 715 5th Avenue West, Springfield, TN 37172
- Robertson County Schools (district office) — 800 M. S. Couts Boulevard, Springfield, TN 37172
- Cheatham Park Elementary School — 301 Locust Street, Springfield, TN 37172
- South Haven Christian School — 112 Academy Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
- Grace Baptist Academy — 2176 Walling Road, Springfield, TN 37172
- City of Springfield / City Hall — 405 N Main Street, Springfield, TN 37172
- Robertson County Courthouse / Public Square — Public Square, Springfield, TN 37172
- Robertson County History Museum — 124 Sixth Avenue, Springfield, TN 37172
- Stokes Brown Public Library — Stokes Brown Public Library, Springfield, TN 37172
- TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center — 100 Northcrest Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
- Electrolux / Frigidaire Springfield plant — 1100 Industrial Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
- Walmart Supercenter Springfield — 3360 Tom Austin Highway, Springfield, TN 37172
- Kroger / Starbucks Springfield — 2600 Memorial Boulevard, Springfield, TN 37172
- J. Travis Price Park — 4155 Wilkes Road, Springfield, TN 37172
- Garner Street Park — 200 N Garner Street, Springfield, TN 37172
- Springfield Greenway — Springfield Greenway, Springfield, TN 37172
- The Legacy Golf Course — The Legacy Golf Course, Springfield, TN 37172
- The Greens at Legacy Townhomes (DSLD) — 3502 Oakland Road, Springfield, TN 37172
- Blackwood Farms (Lennar — Coming Soon) — Memorial Boulevard & Blackwood Road, Springfield, TN 37172
- Robertson County Economic Development — 405 West Court Square, Springfield, TN 37172
- Coopertown Elementary School — 3746 Highway 49 West, Springfield, TN 37172
- Westside Elementary School — 309 Alsup Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
- Bransford Early Learning School — 322 Bransford Drive, Springfield, TN 37172
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