Nashville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Centerville, TN
About Centerville
Centerville is a town in Hickman County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,489 as of the 2020 Census. It is the county seat and the only incorporated town in Hickman County. It is best known for being the hometown of American comedian Minnie Pearl. The Hickman County seat and its only incorporated town, about 55 miles southwest of downtown Nashville on the Duck River. Centerville is best known statewide as home of the annual National Banana Pudding Festival.
Home prices in Centerville
Home prices in Centerville vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Centerville
- National Banana Pudding Festival
- Historic downtown Centerville and the Hickman County Courthouse square.
- The Duck River
- Grinder's Switch (Minnie Pearl's hometown reference) heritage in the county.
Commuting from Centerville
- Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 65–80 minutes (about 55 miles, via TN-100 and I-40).
- No transit service; long but straightforward commuter drive.
Schools in Centerville
Public schools: Hickman County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Centerville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Centerville, TN?
Home prices in Centerville vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Centerville, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Nashville: 65–80 minutes (about 55 miles, via TN-100 and I-40). - Which school district serves Centerville, TN?
Centerville is served by Hickman County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.