Somerville, TN
Music connected to Somerville
About Somerville
- • Blues musician Sleepy John Estes, a notable figure, was born near Somerville, TN.
- • Somerville is home to the Fayette County Museum, preserving local history.
- • Its strategic location on stagecoach routes boosted Somerville's early growth.
- • Local lore suggests buried Confederate gold remains hidden near Somerville.
- • The Civil War impacted Somerville, with skirmishes occurring nearby.
- • It's named for General Alexander Somerville, founded in 1825.
- • With roughly 3,100 residents, it's smaller than many Memphis suburbs.
- • Sitting at 420 feet, it's slightly higher than Memphis.
- • Agriculture and manufacturing provide key employment in Somerville.
- • Somerville offers a peaceful, small-town feel with historic charm.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies, located nearby, made the Western Conference Finals in 2013.
- • Fayette-Ware High School has a strong tradition in Tennessee high school football.
