Boom, Tennessee facts for kids

Boom is a small, unincorporated community located in Pickett County, Tennessee. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government.

The Story Behind Boom's Name

The community of Boom got its unique name from something important that happened nearby a long time ago. In 1904, a post office was opened in Boom, helping people send and receive mail. This post office stayed open for many years, until 1955.

The name 'Boom' came from a log boom that was used in the area. A log boom was like a floating fence or barrier in a river or lake. It was used to collect and hold logs that were floated down the water, often from forests, before they were sent to sawmills. This was a common way to transport timber in the past, and it played a big part in the history of places like Boom.