History of Nashville, Illinois in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 17, 2024

Nashville is a city located in Washington County, Illinois. It serves as the county seat and had a population of 3,105 as of the 2020 census.

1925: Norrenberns Truck Service Founding

Norrenberns Truck Service, specializing in trucking and warehousing, was established in 1925.

1981: Norrenberns Truck Service Acquisition and Relocation

In 1981, Norrenberns Truck Service was acquired as a single-truck operation. A few years later, the company was relocated to Nashville.

1983: National Mine Service Company Closure

National Mine Service Company, which later became a part of the Marmon Group, ceased its operations in Nashville in 1983. This closure resulted in the loss of 240 jobs in the city.

1985: Nascote Industries Establishment

Nascote Industries, an automobile parts manufacturer and a subsidiary of Magna International, established its presence in Nashville in 1985. The plant currently employs over 1,000 people.

1987: Ligma Corporation Founding

Ligma Corporation, a joint venture between Magna International and Germany's Lignotock G.m.b.H., was founded in Nashville in 1987. This marked the establishment of the second auto parts manufacturing facility in the city.

2000: 2000 United States Census

The 2000 United States Census recorded 3,147 residents in Nashville, distributed across 1,324 households and 884 families. The population density was 1,173.9 people per square mile. Racially, the city comprised 98.73% White, 0.16% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals of any race constituted 0.79% of the population.

2004: Norrenberns Truck Service Expansion

By 2004, Norrenberns Truck Service had significantly grown to a fleet of 130 trucks and a workforce of 275 employees in Nashville.

2010: 2010 United States Census

According to the 2010 United States Census, Nashville had a total area of 2.809 square miles, with 2.72 square miles classified as land and 0.089 square miles as water.

2018: Grupo Antolin Employment Figures

As of 2018, Grupo Antolin's auto parts manufacturing plant in Nashville had 522 employees.

June 28, 2020: World Record Pogo Stick Jumps

On June 28, 2020, Caleb Klein achieved a world record in Nashville for the most consecutive pogo stick jumps without using hands, completing an impressive 13,015 jumps.

2020: 2020 United States Census

As of the 2020 United States Census, the city's population was recorded as 3,105.

July 16, 2024: Nashville Dam Evacuation

On July 16, 2024, the city of Nashville faced a serious situation due to heavy rainfall, receiving 5 inches of rain within a span of 6 hours. This led to concerns about the stability of the Nashville Dam, prompting a city-wide evacuation order due to the imminent risk of dam failure.