Decherd, Tennessee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Decherd, Tennessee
City
Old Decherd, on State Route 50
Location of Decherd in Franklin County, Tennessee.
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
County	Franklin
Area
• Total	4.80 sq mi (12.44 km2)
• Land	4.79 sq mi (12.42 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	961 ft (293 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,379
• Density	496.14/sq mi (191.55/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	37324
Area code(s)	931
FIPS code	47-19920
GNIS feature ID	1282276

Decherd is a city located in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 2,379 people lived there. It's a small city with a rich history and an important role in making car engines.

History of Decherd

Early Beginnings and Railroads

The city of Decherd began thanks to Peter Decherd. He moved to the area in 1831 from Virginia. He started a large farm in nearby Winchester called Hundred Oaks.

In the 1850s, Peter Decherd allowed the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad to build tracks on his land. This was a big step for the area.

Becoming a Town

Decherd officially became a town on February 14, 1856. The state of Tennessee gave it the same rights as the town of Cookeville.

After the American Civil War, Decherd was made a town again on January 30, 1868. But in 1885, it stopped being an official town. This was to avoid a law that limited where alcohol could be sold near schools. The town was officially chartered again on April 22, 1901.

Historic Places and Events

Decherd has some interesting historic spots. The Haynes House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important building from the past.

The historic Asia School is also located in Decherd. It's another reminder of the city's long history.

On February 13, 1952, a very strong tornado hit the northern part of Decherd. It caused a lot of damage to the area.

Geography of Decherd

Where Decherd is Located

Decherd is found at a specific spot on the map: 35°12′57″N 86°4′45″W / 35.21583°N 86.07917°W / 35.21583; -86.07917. This helps people find it using coordinates.

Land and Water

The city covers about 4.7 square miles (12.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A very small part, about 0.21%, is water. This water is part of Tims Ford Lake.

Decherd is right next to Winchester. Winchester is the main town, or county seat, for Franklin County.

Population of Decherd

How Many People Live Here

In 2020, there were 2,379 people living in Decherd. These people lived in 1,229 households. About 758 of these households were families.

The population of Decherd has changed over the years. It has grown from just over 1,000 people in 1880 to nearly 2,400 today.

Economy of Decherd

Nissan Engine Plant

Decherd is home to a very important factory. It's a large automobile engine assembly plant owned by Nissan. This plant is a big part of the city's economy.

The Nissan Powertrain Assembly Plant in Decherd started in 1997. It makes a huge number of engines each year. It produces about 1.4 million engines for many Nissan cars, SUVs, and trucks. It also makes parts for the all-electric Nissan Leaf car.

More than 1,600 people work at the Nissan Powertrain Plant. In 2014, a second plant opened on the same property. This new plant makes engines for Infiniti and Daimler vehicles.

Notable People from Decherd

Decherd has been home to some important people:

• Benjamin Baker Moeur: He was the governor of Arizona from 1933 to 1937.
• Ed Murray: He served as the speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives.

See also

In Spanish: Decherd (Tennessee) para niños