Daylight, Tennessee facts for kids

Daylight is a small community located in Warren County, Tennessee. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it is part of the larger county.

History of Daylight

Early Days and the Post Office

Daylight has a simple but interesting history. A post office was opened here in 1882. This post office was very important for the community. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. This was especially true before the internet and cell phones. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1963.

How Daylight Got Its Name

The name "Daylight" was chosen by one of the first people to settle in the area. They picked the name because it sounded pleasant and nice to them. It was chosen for its "euphonic sound," which simply means it was pleasing to the ear.