Beech Bottom, Tennessee facts for kids

Beech Bottom is a small, unincorporated community located in Macon County, Tennessee, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

What's in a Name? The Story of Beech Bottom

The name "Beech Bottom" tells us a lot about the area's history and nature. The community was named because of a large group of beech trees that grew nearby. These trees were found in a "bottom," which means a low-lying area, often near a river or stream. So, the name simply means "a low area with beech trees."