Cornersville, Tennessee Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

Cornersville is a small town situated in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. With a population of just over 1,500, it is the quintessential small-town America. It is known for its friendly people, beautiful scenery and quaint downtown area.

The heart of Cornersville is its downtown square, which features a variety of shops, restaurants and other businesses. The town’s main thoroughfare is Highway 31A, which runs through the center of town and connects it to neighboring cities such as Lewisburg and Pulaski. There are also two churches located in Cornersville – First Baptist Church and St. James Episcopal Church – both of which are active members of the community.

The town’s main attraction is its historic courthouse building, which was built in 1874 and remains largely unchanged to this day. The courthouse square has long been a gathering place for locals who come out to enjoy the events held there such as farmer’s markets and festivals throughout the year.

Cornersville also boasts some unique attractions that draw visitors from all over the region including “The Old Jailhouse” – an old jailhouse that was built in 1875 and still stands today; “The Old Mill” – an old grist mill located on property owned by one family since 1837; and “Mulberry Creek Park” – a small park with walking trails that run along Mulberry Creek.

There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy in Cornersville such as fishing, boating, camping and hiking at nearby Tims Ford Lake or at one of several state parks located within an hour drive from town. The area also offers plenty of opportunities for golfing at local courses like Fairfield Glade Golf Course or Jack Nicklaus Course at Bear Trace Golf Club.

For those looking for a more relaxed atmosphere, Cornersville offers some great dining options including local favorites like “Jackie’s Country Kitchen” or “Linda’s Home Cookin’ Restaurant.” There are also several antique stores around town where you can find interesting items from years past while browsing through their collections or take home something special as a souvenir from your visit to this charming small town in Middle Tennessee.

Population: 962. Estimated population in July 2024: 937 (-2.6% change)
Males: 449 (46.7%), Females: 513 (53.3%)

Marshall County

Zip code: 37047

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.5 years
Median household income: $35,577
Median house value: $69,200

Population by Race

Races in Cornersville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.6%)
  • Black (3.6%)

Ancestries: United States (22.0%), English (8.8%), Irish (8.3%), German (8.1%), Scotch-Irish (3.2%), French (3.1%).

Elevation: 893 feet

Land area: 1.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Cornersville

  • High school or higher: 73.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cornersville town

  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 58.6%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

0.7% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +254 (+35.9%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Cornersville:

  • MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER (about 9 miles; LEWISBURG, TN)
  • HILLSIDE HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; PULASKI, TN)
  • MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; COLUMBIA, TN)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Cornersville:

  • SMYRNA (about 50 miles; SMYRNA, TN; Abbreviation: MQY)
  • HUNTSVILLE INTL-CARL T JONES FIELD (about 51 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Abbreviation: HSV)
  • NASHVILLE INTL (about 54 miles; NASHVILLE, TN; Abbreviation: BNA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Cornersville:

  • ELLINGTON (about 11 miles; LEWISBURG, TN; Abbreviation: LUG)
  • ABERNATHY FIELD (about 21 miles; PULASKI, TN; Abbreviation: GZS)
  • MAURY COUNTY (about 27 miles; COLUMBIA/MOUNT PLEASANT, TN; Abbreviation: MRC)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cornersville:

  • COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 23 miles; COLUMBIA, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,784)
  • MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; Tullahoma, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,256)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (about 45 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,795)
  • MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; MURFREESBORO, TN; Full-time enrollment: 16,617)
  • ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; NORMAL, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,886)
  • DAVID LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; NASHVILLE, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,260)
  • BELMONT UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; NASHVILLE, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,654)

Public primary/middle schools in Cornersville:

  • CORNERSVILLE SCHOOL (Students: 501; Location: 323 S MAIN ST; Grades: 06 – 12)
  • CORNERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 377; Location: 485 NORTH MAIN ST; Grades: KG – 05)