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Boom is an unincorporated community in Pickett County, Tennessee.

History

A post office called Boom was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1955. The community was so named on account of a nearby log boom.

Municipalities and communities of Pickett County, Tennessee, United States

County seat: Byrdstown

Town	Byrdstown

Unincorporated communities	Boom Cedar Grove Love Lady Midway Moodyville Static‡

Ghost town	Olympus

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 36°30′57″N 85°10′11″W / 36.51583°N 85.16972°W / 36.51583; -85.16972

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