Bell Town, Tennessee facts for kids
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Bell Town, Tennessee
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 Bell Town, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Bell Town, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cheatham |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37082
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1276948 |
Bell Town (also called Belltown) is a small, rural community in southern Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States. It is not an official town but is a recognized area.
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Bell Town History
Bell Town has a long history as a community where many African American families have lived. Local stories say that some of the first residents were descendants of people who were forced to work for Montgomery Bell. He was a famous iron maker in Middle Tennessee.
Early Community Life
A primary school for the community was once located here. It closed in the 1960s when schools became integrated. This meant students of all races could attend the same schools. The old school building was later used for a religious group and a restaurant. It was taken down in the late 2010s.
Recent Changes
In the last 20 years, Bell Town has grown quite a bit. More people have moved to the area, and the community has become more diverse.
Post Office and Population
Bell Town has never had its own Post Office. Residents here use the mailing address for Kingston Springs, Tennessee. Bell Town has often served as a home for African American families. This was especially true when nearby towns like Kingston Springs and White Bluff had very few Black residents.
Since Bell Town is not an official town, it does not have clear borders. This makes it hard to know exactly how many people live there. However, it is thought that fewer than 200 people call Bell Town home.
Bell Town Geography
Bell Town is located right along U.S. Highway 70. This is an important road that runs through the area.
Bell Town Cemetery
The Bell Town Cemetery is a very old and important place. It has been used by African American families for many generations. It is a historic site that holds the graves of many community members.
