Interested in fun facts and the history of Mount Pleasant, TN?
Then read on!
- Mount Pleasant has a population of approximately 5,000 people.
- It was officially incorporated in 1824 and became the county seat for a short time before that title was given to Columbia, Tennessee.
- The town was once a major hub for tobacco production, with several warehouses and processing plants operating in the area in the late 1800s.
- Mount Pleasant is home to the Mount Pleasant Phosphate Museum, which showcases the town's history with the phosphate industry.
- The town has been the filming location for several movies, including "Larger Than Life" and "Hannah Montana: The Movie."