Chapel Hill, Tennessee facts for kids
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Chapel Hill, Tennessee
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Moving forward with strong tradition
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Location of Chapel Hill in Marshall County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Marshall |
| Settled | 1808 |
| Incorporated | 1849 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor and Board of Aldermen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) |
| • Land | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,717 |
| • Density | 457.87/sq mi (176.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37034
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-12880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1269440 |
| Website | TownofChapelHillTn.com |
Chapel Hill is a friendly town in Marshall County, Tennessee. It's located in the northeastern part of the county. The town got its name from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This is because many early settlers came from that area. In 2020, about 1,717 people called Chapel Hill home.
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Discover Chapel Hill's Location
Chapel Hill is found at a specific spot on the map. Its coordinates are 35.628154 degrees North and 86.696203 degrees West. This means it's in the northern hemisphere and west of the prime meridian. The town covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Nearby Towns and Communities
Chapel Hill is surrounded by several other small communities and towns. These include:
- Caney Spring
- Holts Corner
- Clay Hill - Rich Creek
- Laws Hill
- Farmington
- Verona
- College Grove
- Columbia
- Cornersville
- Eagleville
- Franklin
- Lewisburg
- Murfreesboro
- Nashville
- Nolensville
- Shelbyville
- Spring Hill
- Unionville
People of Chapel Hill
The number of people living in Chapel Hill has changed over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country.
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| 1880 | 112 | — | |
| 1930 | 377 | — | |
| 1940 | 391 | 3.7% | |
| 1950 | 603 | 54.2% | |
| 1960 | 630 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 752 | 19.4% | |
| 1980 | 861 | 14.5% | |
| 1990 | 833 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 943 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,445 | 53.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,717 | 18.8% | |
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2020 Census Data
The 2020 census showed that 1,717 people lived in Chapel Hill. There were 660 households, which are groups of people living together. Also, 396 families lived in the town. The census also collects information about the different backgrounds of people.
| Background | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 1,520 | 88.53% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 64 | 3.73% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.29% |
| Other/Mixed | 48 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 | 4.66% |
Life and Services in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill has important services that help the town run smoothly. These include ways to get around and essential utilities.
Essential Services: Utilities
Utilities are services like electricity, gas, and water. They are very important for homes and businesses.
- Electricity is provided by Duck River Electric Membership.
- Gas comes from the Horton Highway Utility District.
- Telephone services are offered by United Telephone.
- Water is supplied by the Town of Chapel Hill and the Marshall County Board of Public Utilities.
Getting Around: Transportation
Several roads and a railway line serve Chapel Hill. These help people travel and goods move in and out of the town.
- U.S. 31A
- State Route 99
- State Route 270
- I-65
- I-840
- I-24
- CSX Transportation (This is a company that moves goods by train.)
Learning in Chapel Hill
Education is a big part of Chapel Hill. The town has schools for students of all ages.
Schools for All Ages
Students in Chapel Hill attend schools that are part of the Marshall County School System.
- Forrest School [1] serves grades 7 through 12.
- Delk-Henson Intermediate School is for grades 4 through 6.
- Chapel Hill Elementary School teaches students from kindergarten to 3rd grade.
- All these schools are part of the Marshall County School System.
Beyond High School: Higher Education
For those who want to continue their studies after high school, there are colleges nearby.
- Columbia State Community College has campuses in Columbia and Lewisburg, Tennessee.
- Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
- Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology offer hands-on training in Pulaski and Lewisburg, Tennessee.
Fun Things to Do in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill and its surroundings offer many exciting places to visit and events to enjoy.
Explore Henry Horton State Park
Henry Horton State Park is a fantastic place to visit near Chapel Hill. It's located along the Duck River. The park used to be the home of Henry Hollis Horton, who was a governor of Tennessee.
The park has lots of activities for everyone:
- You can play golf at the Buford Ellington Golf Course.
- There are hiking trails to explore nature.
- Kids can have fun at the playground.
- You can rent cabins for a stay.
- There are places for picnics.
- You can try trap and skeet shooting.
- The park has a restaurant and swimming pools, including an Olympic-sized one.
- Other fun activities include camping, canoeing, volleyball, disc golf, baseball, basketball, and tennis.
Exciting Events
Chapel Hill hosts several popular events throughout the year:
- The Lions Super Pull of the South is a huge truck and tractor pull event in July. It's sponsored by the Chapel Hill Lions Club.
- "Step Back in Time" at Henry Horton State Park happens in September. You can see old farm equipment, watch a tractor parade, learn how to make candles and soap, and enjoy music and crafts.
- The Middle Tennessee Small Band Championship is hosted by the Forrest High School Rocket Band of Blue.
- The Chapel Hill Christmas Parade brings holiday cheer to the town.
- Tractorpullooza is a big outdoor concert. It has been voted the best outdoor concert in Tennessee three years in a row! It usually takes place on the same night as the Tractor Pull.
Other Cool Places to See
- The Duck River is a beautiful natural spot for outdoor activities.
- You can visit the Nathan Bedford Forrest Boyhood Home, which is a historic site.
- The Swaim House is another interesting historic building in Chapel Hill.
Famous People from Chapel Hill
Some notable individuals have connections to Chapel Hill:
- Nathan Bedford Forrest was a Confederate general.
- Henry Hollis Horton served as the Governor of Tennessee from 1927 to 1933.
- Grady Martin was a talented guitarist and session musician.
- Mike Minor is a professional baseball pitcher who has played for teams like the Kansas City Royals.
- Claude Osteen was a Major League Baseball pitcher and coach.
Images for kids
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A street scene in Chapel Hill, Tennessee.
See also
In Spanish: Chapel Hill (Tennessee) para niños
