Milan is a city in Gibson County, Tennessee. The population was 7,851 at the 2010 census. Residents of Milan are usually referred to as Milanites. It is Gibson County's second largest city, after Humboldt. The name of the city supposedly comes from an incident where, upon being asked "Whose land is this?" by a railroad surveyor, an early settler said "It's my land." Although this legend is often repeated, it is likely not true. It is believed the city was named after Milan, Italy. Milan is often referred to as "Bullet Town", due to the Milan Arsenal being located there, despite the fact that... the arsenal manufactures mortar shells and grenades, not bullets. Milan is located at 35°54′57″N 88°45′29″W / 35.915957°N 88.758035°W / 35.915957; -88.758035. Milan is approximately 100 miles northeast of Memphis and 140 miles west of Nashville, at an elevation of424 feet above sea level. Milan's elevation of 424 feet is the highest point between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico on the former Illinois Central Railroad. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.
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| County: | Gibson County |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Population: | 7,928 |
| Area: | 8 sq. mi. |
| Time zone: | Central Time zone |
| Also known as: | Milan, Tennessee, Gibson County / Milan city |