Apison, Tennessee facts for kids
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Apison, Tennessee
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 Apison, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Apison, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.19 sq mi (41.93 km2) |
| • Land | 16.18 sq mi (41.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,428 |
| • Density | 273.64/sq mi (105.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37302
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1275817 |
Apison is a small community in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. It is a rural area located east of the city of Chattanooga. Apison borders other communities like Ooltewah and Collegedale. It also touches parts of north Georgia to the south.
Apison is part of the larger Chattanooga metropolitan area. In 2020, about 4,428 people lived here. This community is also about fifteen miles from the Enterprise South Industrial Park. This park is where the Volkswagen North America factory is located.
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Apison's Story
How Apison Got Its Name
In 1881, a railroad track was built through a small settlement. Before this, mail was delivered by horse and buggy. The railroad officials first named this settlement "O'Brian." However, there was already another town in Tennessee with the same name. To avoid confusion, the name was changed.
The new name, Apison, came from the large amounts of "Apison shale rock" found along the railroad tracks. This type of rock was common in the area.
Who Lives in Apison?
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| 2020 | 4,428 | — | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,428 people living in Apison. There were 987 households and 803 families. Most people in Apison are White, making up about 83.94% of the population. Other groups include Black or African American (2.24%), Asian (1.9%), and Native American (0.2%). About 6.48% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Apison in Pop Culture
Apison was mentioned in an episode of the TV show The X-Files. The episode was called "The Field Where I Died."
Learning in Apison
Apison has its own school, Apison Elementary School. It is located at 10433 East Brainerd Road. For middle school and high school, students can attend either East Hamilton or Ooltewah Middle School/High School.
See Also
In Spanish: Apison para niños
