Doaks Crossroads, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Doaks Crossroads, Tennessee
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 Doaks Crossroads, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Doaks Crossroads, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Wilson |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1314951 |
Doaks Crossroads is a small place in Wilson County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Where is Doaks Crossroads?
Doaks Crossroads is located where two state roads meet. These roads are Tennessee State Route 265 and Tennessee State Route 266. It is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) south-southeast of a bigger town called Lebanon. This makes it easy to find and travel to.
What's Special Here?
One important place in Doaks Crossroads is the Spring Creek Presbyterian Church. This church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Being on this list means it's a special building with a lot of history. It's important to the story of the area.
Local Groups and Hobbies
Doaks Crossroads is also home to some interesting local activities.
- The "40 acre hackerspace" is a blog found at chickenroadlabs.com. A hackerspace is a place where people can meet. They work on technology projects and share ideas.
- The Wilson County Radio League is another group. You can find their website at wilsonradioleague.wordpress.com. This group is for people who enjoy amateur radio. They communicate with others using radio signals.
