Bruceton, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bruceton, Tennessee
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Templeton Park
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Location of Bruceton in Carroll County, Tennessee.
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 Bruceton, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Carroll |
| Incorporated | 1925 |
| Named for | W.P. Bruce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Land | 1.68 sq mi (4.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,507 |
| • Density | 895.96/sq mi (345.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38317
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-08960 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1305469 |
Bruceton is a town in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States. In the 2020 census, the population was 1,507 people.
Bruceton and its nearby town, Hollow Rock, share a school district. This district is called the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District.
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About Bruceton
Where is Bruceton?
Bruceton is located in Carroll County, Tennessee. It covers an area of about 1.68 square miles (4.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Bruceton has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
- 1930: 1,112 people
- 1940: 1,003 people
- 1950: 1,204 people
- 1960: 1,158 people
- 1970: 1,450 people
- 1980: 1,579 people
- 1990: 1,586 people
- 2000: 1,554 people
- 2010: 1,478 people
- 2020: 1,507 people
In 2000, there were 1,554 people living in Bruceton. The average age of people in the town was 44 years old. About 21% of the population was under 18 years old.
Local Media
Radio Stations
You can listen to these radio stations in Bruceton:
- WRQR-FM 105.5 plays "Today's Best Music."
- WTPR-AM 710 plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
- WTPR-FM 101.7 also plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
Newspaper
The local newspaper for the area is called The Carroll County News-Leader.
Famous People from Bruceton
- Patrick Willis – He was a professional football player. He played as a linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL.
Bruceton's History and Culture
Bruceton was named after William P. Bruce. He was a vice president for the N.C. & St. Louis Railroad. He helped decide that the railroad route would go through the town.
Long ago, Bruceton had a busy economy with textile factories and a strong railroad presence. Over time, these industries changed. The town is working to keep its unique community spirit alive.
See also
In Spanish: Bruceton (Tennessee) para niños
