Camp Creek, Tennessee facts for kids
Camp Creek is a small community in southern Greene County, Tennessee. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's a quiet place located at the base of the Bald Mountains. These mountains are part of the larger Appalachian Mountains range.
A Look Back in Time
Camp Creek has a long history. It was first mentioned in official land records way back in 1788. At that time, land was sold for about 10 pounds for every 100 acres. One record shows Michael Box buying 150 acres near the Nolichucky River. This land was on both sides of Camp Creek.
The 2011 Tornado
On the night of April 27, 2011, Camp Creek and its neighbor, Horse Creek, faced a serious challenge. Two powerful tornadoes, rated as EF3, struck the area. These storms were part of a much larger event known as the 2011 Super Outbreak.
The tornadoes caused a lot of damage. Many buildings were either damaged or completely destroyed. Sadly, some lives were lost during these storms. The first tornado that hit Camp Creek came from a very large storm system. This same storm also created other extremely powerful tornadoes in different states.
One year later, on April 28, 2012, a special memorial was dedicated. This memorial honors those affected by the tornado.
Learning in Camp Creek
Camp Creek has its own school for younger students.
- Camp Creek Elementary School teaches students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
After elementary school, students go to different schools in nearby areas.
- For middle school, students attend South Greene Middle School in Debusk, Tennessee.
- For high school, students go to South Greene High School in South Greene.
