Burns, Tennessee

Burns is a town in Dickson County, Tennessee, in the United States. It is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,468 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Burns is located in southeastern Dickson County at (36.054264, -87.315978). It is bordered to the southwest, west, and northwest by the city of Dickson. Tennessee State Route 47 passes through the center of the town, leading west to the center of Dickson and northeast to White Bluff. Tennessee State Route 96 passes through the town west and south of its center; it leads northwest to U.S. Route 70 and southeast to Interstate 40 within the city limits of Fairview.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Burns has a total area of , of which , or 0.16%, is water.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,573 people, 627 households, and 460 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,366 people, 549 households, and 396 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 582 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 96.19% White, 1.76% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.37% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 549 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,641, and the median income for a family was $43,370. Males had a median income of $31,827 versus $22,171 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,368. About 3.3% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The entire city charter is availabl
here

City Council

The Burns City Council acts as the unicameral legislative body for the Town of Burns. All four seats are elected from at-large districts every two years. Work sessions are held the third Monday of each month, and Council meetings are held on the second Monday of every month.

Current city commissioners are:

* Vice Mayor Chad Tidwell
* Jim Davis
* Scott Street
* Jackson Tidwell

The entire City Council also sits as members of the Beer Board, with the Mayor as chairman. The Board meets before monthly council meetings if it has items to take up.

Executive

Mayor

The Mayor of Burns serves as the town executive and is elected every two years. The current mayor is Rusty Grove.

Administration

* City Court Clerk and City Recorder/ CMFO: Kimberly K. Leady

Government Departments

Burns Building and Zoning is led by building inspector Dan Rinehart and Bobby Burgess. The Planning Commission is headed up by Seth Lyles. The Zoning Appeals Board headed by Scott Street

The Burns Fire Department operates 24/7 and is made up of paid personnel and volunteers. The current fire chief is Nathan Stringer.

Burns Parks and Recreation is currently being formed.

The Burns Police Department protects the town. The current police chief is Jerone Holt.

The Street and Maintenance Department oversees signs, minor street repairs, right of way moving, removal of fallen limbs, and maintenance of city properties.

Judiciary

The Town Judge is David Brogdon.

The Town Attorney is Jerred Creasy

References

External links

Town charter

{{authority control

Towns in Dickson County, Tennessee
Towns in Tennessee
Cities in Nashville metropolitan area