He grew up in Ohio, and will forever be tied to TV's most famous zip code ("90210"). But actor Luke Perry — who died Monday at age 52 — also quietly called Middle Tennessee home.

Since the mid-'90s, Perry owned a farm in Vanleer, Tenn, roughly 50 miles west of Nashville. The Dickson County town has a population of less than 500.

News of his arrival first hit The Tennessean in 1995 — the same year Perry ended his first run on "90210." Over the years, he mostly kept a low-profile in his part-time home, aside from fundraising and volunteer work.

In response to the Nashville Flood of 2010, Perry teamed up with Nashville-based nonprofit Soles 4 Souls, distributing water, shoes and food to flood victims.

In 2014, he took the stage at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center to portray Andrew Jackson for the 2014 Hermitage Gala.

"A Jackson aficionado, Perry offered a performance of readings that included Jackson's farewell letter as he left the office of president," The Tennessean reported.

Occasionally, Perry popped up just to have a little fun, like the time he hung out at Titans practice in 2009. He said meeting running backs coach Earnest Byner — who starred with the Cleveland Browns — was a highlight of his time in Nashville.

"But the other night, I was on the stage at the Ryman doing 'The Twist' with Chubby Checker," he said. "That ain't bad either."

Perry, who was best-known for his long-running role on "Beverly Hills, 90210," died after "suffering a massive stroke," his rep Arnold Robinson told USA TODAY on Monday. He was 52.

Perry, an Ohio native, was one of the early breakout stars from "90210" thanks to his role as Dylan McKay, a latter-day James Dean type.

In 2016, Perry signed onto the comic-based CW series "Riverdale," in which he played Fred Andrews, a candidate for mayor and father to Archie (K.J. Apa).

Last week, Perry was hospitalized after paramedics responded to a Wednesday 911 call about a possible stroke at his Sherman Oaks residence.

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