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Minnie Pearl Statue Removed From Centerville

The Minnie Pearl Statue was removed from the Centerville Square. According to the original agreement, the statue could only be removed for repairs to the statue. The square is undergoing renovations and the statue needed to be removed and the one that spearheaded the campaign to have Minnie placed there, removed the statue to a nearby county. Most citizens hope that it can be worked out to bring the statue back to the square after the renovations are completed.

Home Sales Plummet in 2008 in Hickman County

Reflecting a nationwide trend, home sales plummeted 21.4% in Hickman County to their lowest level in six years. Paul Taylor, Realtor with Crye-Leike, Realtors in Fairview compiled Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Data to determine that the Real Estate Market is truly a "Buyer's Market."

According to Taylor, who lives in Centerville in Hickman County, the average price of a house decreased from $112,000 in 2007 to $99,948 in 2008. Extreme values were removed so that the numbers would reflect the real estate market. The median or middle price also decreased 9.57%, while the total value of houses sold through the MLS system decreased a whopping 35.16%.

Taylor, who can be reached at (615) 799-6288 says that in order to sell a house today, it must be "priced to sell." Home buyers are aware of the real estate market and are looking for a bargain.

"If you want to sell your house, price it right the first time and make small repairs. That is the key to selling in this real estate market," Taylor said.

Minnie Pearl Statue in Centerville

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Hickman Springs Waterfall In Centerville

This waterfall is one of the prettiest spots in Hickman County and is probably one of the most photographed. Just off the Centerville Square it only takes minutes to get there.

Minnie Pearl

On May 12, 2005, on the Centerville Square - yes, it is that type of town - a statue honoring the life and times of Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, known to the world as Minnie Pearl was unveiled. The bronze statue is fifteen-percent larger than life and was designed by renowned sculptor Bill Rains who captured her likeness brilliantly.

Ophelia, as she was known around these parts, was born in 1912 in Centerville, Tennessee. Her father was a sawmill operator.

In 1940, "Minnie Pearl" was born on the Grand Ole Opry stage and was called "Cousin Minnie." Her straw hat with the price tag hanging off of it and gingham dress became her trademark all over the world. After 35 years on stage, in 1975, she was the first comedienne to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. After a long illness, Minnie died in 1996 but her legacy remains. Several hospitals have areas that have been named for her.