Afton, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Afton
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 Afton, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Afton, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Greene |
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37616
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304773 |
Afton is a small place in Greene County, Tennessee. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government. This means it's not officially a city or town.
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Where Did Afton Get Its Name?
Afton got its name from a famous song. People think it was named after "Sweet Afton." This song was written by Robert Burns. It's about a river called Afton in Scotland.
A Look Back in Time
In the early 1960s, something new was built in Afton. This was a U.S. Post Office. A group called Modern Woodman of America helped build it. This building helped people send and receive mail.
Where is Afton Located?
Afton is in a pretty spot in Tennessee. The main part of Afton is along Afton Road. This road is just north of two big U.S. Routes, 11E and 321.
The Afton zip code covers a larger area. It includes parts along several Tennessee State Routes. These are 93, 107, 172, and 351.
Some parts of Afton have become part of nearby towns. These towns are Greeneville and Tusculum.
Fun Things to Do in Afton
Afton has a cool place called Middle Creek Blueberry Farm. This farm lets you pick your own fruit! It's a "u-pick" farm. They grow yummy blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Right now, the farm is closed.
Schools in Afton
There are two schools located in Afton. These schools help students learn and grow.
- Chuckey-Doak Middle School
- Chuckey-Doak High School
