Garland, Tennessee facts for kids
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Garland, Tennessee
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Location of Garland in Tipton County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Tipton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 289 |
| • Density | 531.25/sq mi (205.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 47-28680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1285165 |
Garland is a small town in Tipton County, Tennessee. In 2010, about 310 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 289.
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Where is Garland?
Garland is located in Tipton County. Its exact location is 35°34′38″N 89°45′21″W / 35.57722°N 89.75583°W. The town covers about 0.54 square miles (1.41 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Garland?
The number of people living in Garland has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
- 1920: 119 people
- 1930: 146 people
- 1940: 160 people
- 1950: 157 people
- 1960: 168 people
- 1970: 292 people
- 1980: 301 people
- 1990: 194 people
- 2000: 309 people
- 2010: 310 people
- 2020: 289 people
In 2000, there were 309 people living in Garland. Most of the people were White (about 98%). A small number were African American or Native American.
There were 120 households in the town. About 32.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (60.8%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Garland in 2000 was 37 years old. About 24.9% of the population was under 18. About 16.2% were 65 years or older.
Garland's History
The town of Garland was named after Dr. John Crawley Garland (1832-1884). He was a doctor who worked in the area.
Emergency Services
Keeping Garland Safe
Law enforcement in Garland is handled by several groups. These include the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Tipton County Constable's Office. They all work to keep the town safe.
Fire and Medical Help
Since 1985, Garland has had its own volunteer fire department. It's called the Garland Volunteer Fire Department. They have five fire trucks and other equipment. Their station, Station 21, is located at the corner of Garland-Detroit Road and Garland Drive. The current Fire Chief is Chief Wayne Wolfe. The department helps with both fires and medical emergencies.
