Barretville, Tennessee facts for kids
Barretville is a small community in Shelby County, Tennessee, USA. It's not a city with its own government, but a part of the larger county. It sits near the border of Tipton County. Barretville is famous for something special: it used to have many beautiful peacocks roaming around! A lady named Sarah Louisa Barret took care of them. The land here is about 354 feet above sea level.
Quick facts for kids
Barretville, Tennessee
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The welcome sign in Barretville
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 Barretville, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Barretville, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Shelby |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 901 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1276385 |
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What's in a Name? Barretville's Story
Barretville gets its name from the Barret family. They were one of the first families to live in this area. Records from the 1800s show many Barret family members living here. Sometimes their name was spelled "Barrett" with two "t"s.
Barretville's Past: A Look Back
Anthony Barret started the town of Barretville in 1852. His grandson, Paul Weisinger Barret, Sr., was a very important person in the community. When he was just 21 years old, in 1920, Paul W. Barret, Sr. started the Barretville Bank and Trust.
This bank became a big part of the community. Paul Barret, Sr. helped the bank succeed even during the Great Depression. This was a time in the 1930s when many people lost their jobs and money. The Barretville Bank became one of the biggest and most successful rural banks in Tennessee. Paul Barret, Sr.'s home, called Squire's Rest, is now a historic landmark.
A Bank Robbery Attempt in 1930
In 1930, someone tried to rob the Barretville Bank and Trust. At that time, the bank was connected to a general store. The robbers tried to open the bank's safe using special tools. But they accidentally started a fire in the general store! The robbery didn't work, and the store was rebuilt later that year.
Barretville Today
Today, Barretville is a quiet community. You can find an antiques shop and a Trustmark Bank there. There are also several barns and an attorney's office. This office is located in the old Barretville Bank and Trust Building. Many families live in Barretville. The community is also close to Tennessee State Route 14.
Just outside Barretville is the Paul Barret Jr. Sportsplex. This sports center belongs to Tipton-Rosemark Academy. It was built with money donated by Paul W. Barret Jr.'s family.
Famous People from Barretville
- Bobby Blue Bland, a famous blues singer. He helped create a special kind of music called soul-blues.
