Ridgetop, Tennessee

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Population in 2022: 2,101 (91% urban, 9% rural).
Population change since 2000: +94.0%
Males: 935  (44.5%)
Females: 1,166  (55.5%)
Median resident age:

37.1 years
Tennessee median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 37072.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,220 (it was $52,381 in 2000)
Ridgetop:

$71,220
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,051 (it was $19,610 in 2000)

Ridgetop city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $330,616 (it was $110,000 in 2000)
Ridgetop:

$330,616
TN:

$284,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $333,101; detached houses: $337,955; townhouses or other attached units: $219,934; mobile homes: $98,042

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,447.

March 2022 cost of living index in Ridgetop: 89.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.8%
(3.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 64.0% for other race residents, 11.2% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Ridgetop, TN (2022)
    • 2,22191.8%White alone
    • 813.3%Hispanic
    • 502.1%Asian alone
    • 361.5%Two or more races
    • 140.6%Black alone
    • 80.3%Other race alone

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Ancestries: American (29.8%), Scottish (13.7%), English (13.0%), European (11.8%), Irish (8.3%), German (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1935

Elevation: 899 feet

Land area: 1.60 square miles.

Population density: 1,316 people per square mile   (low).

Ridgetop, Tennessee map

64 residents are foreign born (1.3% Asia, 0.7% Europe, 0.5% Latin America).

This city:

2.6%
Tennessee:

5.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,779 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,554 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Metropolitan Government, TN (16.6 miles , pop. 569,891).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (379.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Greenbrier, TN (1.6 miles ),
Millersville, TN (1.8 miles ),
Goodlettsville, TN (2.5 miles ),
White House, TN (2.8 miles ),
Shackle Island, TN (3.0 miles ),
Springfield, TN (3.0 miles ),
Coopertown, TN (3.2 miles ),
Walnut Grove, TN (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 36.40 N, Longitude: 86.77 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 615

Distribution of median household income in Ridgetop, TN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ridgetop, TN in 2022

Property values in Ridgetop, TN

Ridgetop satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 20 buildings, average cost: $400,000
  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $352,100
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $144,200
  • 2018: 20 buildings, average cost: $129,000
  • 2017: 9 buildings, average cost: $147,900
  • 2016: 13 buildings, average cost: $153,800
  • 2015: 20 buildings, average cost: $158,500
  • 2014: 26 buildings, average cost: $145,900
  • 2013: 14 buildings, average cost: $158,200
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $130,800
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $177,100
  • 2010: 11 buildings, average cost: $169,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $163,000
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $189,200
  • 2007: 11 buildings, average cost: $193,600
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $117,900
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $261,000
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $129,300
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2002: 10 buildings, average cost: $142,200
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $150,600
  • 1999: 6 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $92,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Ridgetop, TN residents
Average permit cost in Ridgetop, TN
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Ridgetop, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.9%)
  • Public administration (9.2%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.6%)
  • Public administration (9.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.3%)
  • Health care (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (3.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (15.4%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.8%)
  • Construction (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Ridgetop, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Electricians (3.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.2%)

Average climate in Ridgetop, Tennessee

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Ridgetop, Tennessee environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 76.0. This is about average.

City:

76.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.390. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.390
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 13.0. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.0
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.553. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.553
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 20.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 8.38. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.38
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2004 was 0.00578. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00578
U.S.:

0.00931

Tornado activity:

Ridgetop-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/27/1970, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.2 miles away from the Ridgetop city center killed 3 people and injured 85 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/24/1988, a category F4 tornado 25.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 7 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ridgetop-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 197% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 154.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 154.7 miles away from Ridgetop center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 123.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 178.4 miles away from the city center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 199.7 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 162.0 miles away from Ridgetop center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Robertson County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 3, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ridgetop topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ridgetop:

  • RIDGETOP HAVEN HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; GOODLETTSVILLE, TN)
  • VANCO MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; GOODLETTSVILLE, TN)
  • ADVANCED HOME CARE AND HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; WHITE HOUSE, TN)
  • LIFELINE HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, TN)
  • SALEM VILLAGES OF TN (Hospital, about 9 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, TN)
  • NHC HOMECARE SPRINGFIELD (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, TN)
  • RCG SPRINGFIELD (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, TN)

Amtrak station near Ridgetop:

  • 17 miles: NASHVILLE (GREYHOUND STA., 200 8TH AVE. S.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ridgetop:

  • Volunteer State Community College (about 16 miles; Gallatin, TN; Full-time enrollment: 5,311)
  • Tennessee State University (about 17 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 7,341)
  • Vanderbilt University (about 18 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 10,518)
  • Trevecca Nazarene University (about 18 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,223)
  • Belmont University (about 19 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 5,795)
  • Nashville State Community College (about 19 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 6,436)
  • Lipscomb University (about 21 miles; Nashville, TN; FT enrollment: 3,827)

Public elementary/middle school in Ridgetop:

Private elementary/middle school in Ridgetop:

  • RIDGETOP ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 27, Location: 102 KING ST, Grades: KG-8)
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Notable location: Ridgetop Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Ridgetop: Ridgetop First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Coggin Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Robertson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

75.8%
Whole state:

67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.5%
Whole state:

5.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
35 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
38 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Ridgetop (2011 data):

  • The Farmers Bank: Ridgetop Branch at 1765 Hwy 41 South, branch established on 1988/12/30. Info updated 2007/09/05: Bank assets: $520.2 mil, Deposits: $433.0 mil, headquarters in Portland, TN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: First Farmers Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Ridgetop:

Marital status in Ridgetop, TN
  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 57.0%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 11.6%

For population 25 years and over in Ridgetop:

  • High school or higher: 90.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Tennessee average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ridgetop, TN (based on Robertson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant28,69092
Mainline Protestant4,74925
Catholic9001
Black Protestant8025
Other11
None31,141-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
Robertson County:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 30
Robertson County:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 23
Robertson County:

3.64 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.4%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Robertson County:

31.3%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Robertson County:

17.4%
State:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ridgetop:

56.6%
Tennessee:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Ridgetop:

55.2%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

27.9
Tennessee:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ridgetop:

19.2%
Tennessee:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Ridgetop:

8.7%
Tennessee:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Ridgetop:

7.1
Tennessee:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

32.5%
Tennessee:

33.9%

General health condition:
Ridgetop:

63.2%
Tennessee:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Ridgetop:

80.1%
Tennessee:

79.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ridgetop, TN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$7,150$42,9000$0
Fire - Other 1$3,974$47,6880$0
Gas Supply 1$3,761$45,1320$0
Sewerage 1$2,542$30,5040$0
Totals for Government 5$17,427$41,8250$0

Ridgetop government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $249,000 ($118.51)
    Gas Utilities: $79,000 ($37.60)
    General - Other: $79,000 ($37.60)
    Sewerage: $70,000 ($33.32)
    Regular Highways: $49,000 ($23.32)
    Central Staff Services: $39,000 ($18.56)
    Parks and Recreation: $31,000 ($14.75)
    Local Fire Protection: $11,000 ($5.24)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $2,000 ($0.95)
  • Gas Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($0.48)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $35,000 ($16.66)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Public Welfare - Other: $100,000 ($47.60)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $736,000 ($350.31)

Ridgetop government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $453,000 ($215.61)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $28,000 ($13.33)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $10,000 ($4.76)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $290,000 ($138.03)
    Other: $56,000 ($26.65)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $258,000 ($122.80)
    Sale of Property: $100,000 ($47.60)
    Interest Earnings: $11,000 ($5.24)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($1.43)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $422,000 ($200.86)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $62,000 ($29.51)
    General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($3.81)
    Other: $4,000 ($1.90)
  • Tax - Property: $278,000 ($132.32)
    Other Selective Sales: $28,000 ($13.33)
    Other License: $19,000 ($9.04)
    Public Utilities Sales: $16,000 ($7.62)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $13,000 ($6.19)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $1,000 ($0.48)

Ridgetop government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $903,000 ($429.80)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $735,000 ($349.83)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $298,000 ($141.84)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $131,000 ($62.35)

Ridgetop government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,519,000 ($1198.95)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ridgetop:

  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPLN (1430 AM; 15 kW; MADISON, TN)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WYFN (980 AM; 5 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: BIBLE BRADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WCOR (900 AM; 5 kW; LEBANON, TN)
  • WVOL (1470 AM; 5 kW; BERRY HILL, TN)
  • WHIN (1010 AM; 5 kW; GALLATIN, TN; Owner: WHIN, INC.)
  • WMDB (880 AM; daytime; 2 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: BABB BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSGI (1100 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, TN; Owner: LIGHTNING BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WYXE (1130 AM; daytime; 2 kW; GALLATIN, TN; Owner: JON GARY ENTERPRISES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ridgetop:

  • WMAK (96.3 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WRVW (107.5 FM; LEBANON, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGFX (104.5 FM; GALLATIN, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRQQ (97.1 FM; GOODLETTSVILLE, TN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQQK (92.1 FM; HENDERSONVILLE, TN; Owner: PHOENIX OF HENDERSONVILLE, INC.)
  • WSM-FM (95.5 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNPL (106.7 FM; BELLE MEADE, TN; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJXA (92.9 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WKDF (103.3 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WNRQ (105.9 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSIX-FM (97.9 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WPLN-FM (90.3 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WJOI-FM (94.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, TN; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF TUCKESSEE, LLC)
  • WRVU (91.1 FM; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: VANDERBILT STUDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAYM (88.7 FM; COLUMBIA, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WMOT (89.5 FM; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WUBT (101.1 FM; RUSSELLVILLE, KY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFFI (93.7 FM; KINGSTON SPRINGS, TN; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRLT (100.1 FM; FRANKLIN, TN; Owner: TUNED-IN BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WQZQ-FM (102.5 FM; DICKSON, TN; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Ridgetop:

  • WTVF (Channel 5; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NEWSCHANNEL 5 NETWORK, LP)
  • WNPX (Channel 28; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WUXP-TV (Channel 30; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WUXP LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNPX-LP (Channel 20; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WPGD (Channel 50; HENDERSONVILLE, TN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WSMV-TV (Channel 4; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • WZTV (Channel 17; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WZTV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WIIW-LP (Channel 14; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKRN-TV (Channel 2; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WKRN, G.P.)
  • W36AK (Channel 36; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WGAP-LP (Channel 26; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WJDE-LP (Channel 24; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WRMX-LP (Channel 12; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WNPT (Channel 8; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE PUBLIC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WNAB (Channel 58; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE LICENSE HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WJNK-LP (Channel 61; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WHTN (Channel 39; MURFREESBORO, TN; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NETWORK, INC.)
  • W52CT (Channel 52; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: JKB ASSOCIATES, INC.)

Ridgetop fatal accident list:

Feb 6, 2016 06:05 PM, Us-41 Sr-11, Lat: 36.399900, Lon: -86.774500, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 19, 2006 08:38 AM, Greer Rd, Lat: 36.389310, Lon: -86.781690, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jan 10, 1999 06:04 PM, Us-Sr11, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 19, 1993 12:47 AM, Sr257, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Oct 8, 1988 09:30 AM, Sr11, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jan 22, 1987 08:30 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 4, 1978 06:24 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.9mTotal length
  • 1,787Total average daily traffic
  • 65Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,088Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 3/4 Mi Sw Of I65 & Bethal Rd (Lat: 36.412278 Lon: -86.730000), Structure height: 52 m, Call Sign: WPDR442,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.912 MHz, Grant Date: 11/08/1998, Expiration Date: 11/08/2008, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2002, Certifier: Paul H Kuzia, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20037-1128, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • 3/4 Mi Sw Of I65 & Bethal Rd (Lat: 36.412278 Lon: -86.730000), Structure height: 52 m, Call Sign: WPDU501,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.137 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/1998, Expiration Date: 11/15/2008, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2002, Certifier: Paul H Kuzia, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20037-1128, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • 3/4 Mi Se I65 & Bethal Rd (Lat: 36.412278 Lon: -86.730000), Structure height: 52 m, Call Sign: WPFH619,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.287 MHz, 929.562 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/1999, Expiration Date: 07/16/2009, Cancellation Date: 07/03/2001, Registrant: Paging Network Of America, Inc., 1500 International Pkwy, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081, Phone: (972) 801-0304, Fax: (972) 801-0330

  • 3/4 Mi Sw Of I65 & Bethal Rd (Lat: 36.412278 Lon: -86.730000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 46 m, Call Sign: WPFN452, Licensee ID: L01422065,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.962 MHz, Grant Date: 11/24/2009, Expiration Date: 10/26/2019, Cancellation Date: 03/10/2014, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley, Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 3000 Technology Dr. #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-0000, Email:

  • 3/4 Mi Sw I65 (Lat: 36.412278 Lon: -86.730000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 52 m, Call Sign: WPGM721, Licensee ID: L00120582,
    Assigned Frequencies: 929.012 MHz, Grant Date: 03/06/2000, Expiration Date: 03/06/2010, Cancellation Date: 04/11/2001, Registrant: Metrocall Usa Inc, 6677 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306, Phone: (703) 660-6677


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 36.390306 Lon: -86.773750, Call Sign: WRKC593,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.600 MHz, 464.837 MHz, 464.912 MHz, 469.600 MHz, 469.837 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/2020, Expiration Date: 12/11/2030, Certifier: Lee Shrum, Registrant: Bearcom, 4009 Distribution Drive, Bldg 200, Garland, TX 75041, Phone: (214) 765-7328, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 500' W Of 1-65, Northern Hills (Lat: 36.412222 Lon: -86.730000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: KNKG823,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.512 MHz, Expiration Date: 01/19/2005, Cancellation Date: 09/25/2002, Certifier: Paul H Kuzia, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KG4GBR, Licensee ID: L00199747, Grant Date: 01/25/2000, Expiration Date: 01/25/2010, Cancellation Date: 11/21/2000, Certifier: Francine A Mccumber, Registrant: Francine A Mccumber, 1012 Buck Hill Rd, Ridgetop, TN 37152

  • Call Sign: KG4HAF, Licensee ID: L00224752, Grant Date: 02/02/2010, Expiration Date: 04/05/2020, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2022, Certifier: Clarence H Mccumber, Registrant: Clarence H Mccumber, Ridgetop, TN 37152

  • Call Sign: K3OWZ, Previous Call Sign: KG4GBR, Licensee ID: L00199747, Grant Date: 11/21/2000, Expiration Date: 11/21/2010, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2001, Certifier: Francine A Mccumber, Registrant: Francine A Mccumber, 1012 Buck Hill Rd, Ridgetop, TN 37152

  • Call Sign: KJ4RIQ, Licensee ID: L01537213, Grant Date: 10/11/2019, Expiration Date: 12/18/2029, Certifier: Martha J Frederick, Registrant: Martha J Frederick, Ridgetop, TN 37152

  • Call Sign: KO4SVK, Licensee ID: L02477609, Grant Date: 08/24/2021, Expiration Date: 08/24/2031, Certifier: Mccaw W Johnson, Registrant: Mccaw W Johnson, Ridgetop, TN 37152


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: WALKER TOMMY E VANS RV-6A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360-A1D (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 350TW, N350TW, N-350TW, Serial Number: 24822, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 04/04/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Tommy E Walker, Po Box 495, Ridgetop, TN 37152

2003 - 2014 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2014 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 34 took place in 2007, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Ridgetop, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (45.9%), and Outside Fires (36.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Ridgetop, TN
    • 6245.9%Structure Fires
    • 4936.3%Outside Fires
    • 1914.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 53.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ridgetop, TN
Most common first names in Ridgetop, TN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1277.7 years
James1166.6 years
Mary1084.5 years
George475.3 years
Ruby475.3 years
Nora481.5 years
Eva385.0 years
Dorothy376.3 years
Clarence374.4 years
Henry371.9 years
Most common last names in Ridgetop, TN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mayes669.0 years
Greer581.6 years
Smiley477.3 years
Jones485.3 years
Mitchell476.0 years
White471.8 years
Smith463.3 years
Brown480.7 years
Hughes473.8 years
Adcock369.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ridgetop, TN
  • 48.7%Utility gas
  • 46.8%Electricity
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ridgetop, TN
  • 81.2%Electricity
  • 18.8%Utility gas


Ridgetop compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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