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Mount Pleasant is a city in
Maury County Maury County ( ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee, in the Middle Tennessee region. As of the 2020 census, the population was 100,974. Its county seat is Columbia. Maury County is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro ...
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, United States. Mount Pleasant was the birthplace of 19th-century writer and humorist Sam R. Watkins and formerly titled "The Phosphate Capital of the World." The population was 4,561 at the 2010 census, and 4,784 in 2020.


History

Settlement of Mount Pleasant began in the early 19th century, and increased following the construction of the Military Road connecting
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and
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, in 1817. By the time Mount Pleasant incorporated as a city in 1824, it was home to a store, tavern, and several churches.Elizabeth Straw
Historic and Architectural Resources of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee
National Register of Historic Places inventory form, January 1989.
In 1895, brown
phosphate rock Phosphorite, phosphate rock or rock phosphate is a non-detrital sedimentary rock that contains high amounts of phosphate minerals. The phosphate content of phosphorite (or grade of phosphate rock) varies greatly, from 4% to 20% phosphorus pentoxi ...
was discovered in Mount Pleasant, leading to a mining boom, and giving the city its nickname. Within a few years, ten phosphate mining companies were operating in Mount Pleasant, producing over 25,000 tons per year. The city's population grew from 466 in 1890 to 2,007 in 1900. Phosphate mining remained a major part of the city's economy into the latter half of the 20th century.


Geography

Mount Pleasant is located at (35.544977, -87.198683). According to the
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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (0.18%) is water. Mount Pleasant is situated in a relatively broad plain surrounded by low hills to the east, south, and west.
U.S. Route 43 U.S. Route 43 (US 43) is a north–south United States Highway in the Southern United States, Southern states of Alabama and Tennessee. It travels from Prichard, Alabama, to Columbia, Tennessee. The highway's southern terminus is in Pr ...
connects the city with Columbia to the northeast and Lawrenceburg to the south.


Climate


Demographics


2020 census

As of the
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, there were 4,784 people, 1,935 households, and 1,318 families residing in the city.


2000 census

As of the
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of 2000, there were 4,491 people, 1,815 households, and 1,232 families residing in the city. The
population density Population density (in agriculture: standing stock or plant density) is a measurement of population per unit land area. It is mostly applied to humans, but sometimes to other living organisms too. It is a key geographical term.Matt RosenberPopul ...
was 406.5 people per square mile (156.9/km2). There were 2,008 housing units at an average density of 181.8 per square mile (70.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.02%
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, 23.45%
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, 0.33% Native American, 0.11%
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, 0.02%
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, 0.24% from
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, and 0.82% from two or more races.
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or
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of any race were 0.87% of the population. There were 1,815 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were
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living together, 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.97. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $32,004, and the median income for a family was $36,949. Males had a median income of $31,285 versus $22,599 for females. The
per capita income Per capita income (PCI) or total income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. It is calculated by dividing the area's total income by its total population. Per capita i ...
for the city was $16,345. About 14.9% of families and 18.5% of the population were below the
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, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.


Government

The City of Mount Pleasant government consists of five elected commissioners, elected every four years. After each election, at the next scheduled commission meeting, the five commissioners vote on which commissioners will server as mayor and vice mayor. In case of tie or disagreement, the commission will continue nominating and voting until a majority vote is achieved for each position. Current Mount Pleasant, Tennessee Commissioners * Bill White (Mayor) * Jacqueline Grandberry (Vice Mayor) * Willie Alderson * Mike Davis * Eric Harvey The City Manager is selected, by the commission, and is hired on a variable year contract. The city managers is responsible for day to day operations of the city. Additionally, the city manager is the supervisor of all other city departments heads and staff.


Police Department

The Mount Pleasant Police Department was established in 1824. * 2014–Present — Michael Hay


Fire Department

The Mount Pleasant Fire Department is a career fire department consisting of full-time and part time firefighters. The fire department was established in 1899. * 1988—2001 - M. H. "Cotton" Massey * 2001—2017 - Tim Smith * 2017—Present - Phillip Grooms


Transportation

Mount Pleasant is located on
U.S. Route 43 U.S. Route 43 (US 43) is a north–south United States Highway in the Southern United States, Southern states of Alabama and Tennessee. It travels from Prichard, Alabama, to Columbia, Tennessee. The highway's southern terminus is in Pr ...
, as well as State Routes 243 and
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. Mount Pleasant is also home to the Maury County Regional Airport. Public transportation is provided by the Mule Town Trolley Service. The Mule Town Trolley connects people all across Maury County. The routes extend from Mount Pleasant to Columbia and on to Spring Hill. The fare is $1.00 each way and riders can request a stop anywhere along the trolley route. The trolley service is managed by the South Central Tennessee Development District.


See also

*
List of cities in Tennessee Tennessee is a state located in the Southern United States. There are 346 municipalities in the state of Tennessee. Municipalities in the state are designated as "cities" or "towns". As of the 2010 U.S. Census, 3,564,494 Tennesseans, or just ov ...


References


External links

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Municipal Technical Advisory Service entry for Mount Pleasant
— information on local government, elections, and link to charter {{authority control Cities in Tennessee Cities in Maury County, Tennessee Cities in Nashville metropolitan area