Gleason, Tennessee facts for kids
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Gleason, Tennessee
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Buildings along State Championship Road
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Location of Gleason in Weakley County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Weakley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
| • Land | 2.24 sq mi (5.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
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| • Total | 1,369 |
| • Density | 610.34/sq mi (235.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38229
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-29300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1303460 |
Gleason is a small town located in Weakley County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,369 people lived there. Each fall, Gleason hosts a fun event called the Tater Town Parade and festival.
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Where is Gleason Located?
Gleason is found at 36°12′56″N 88°36′44″W / 36.21556°N 88.61222°W. This means it's in the northern part of Weakley County. The town covers an area of about 2.24 square miles (5.81 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Who Lives in Gleason?
The number of people living in Gleason has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 121 | — | |
| 1890 | 324 | 167.8% | |
| 1910 | 388 | — | |
| 1920 | 402 | 3.6% | |
| 1930 | 760 | 89.1% | |
| 1940 | 883 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,063 | 20.4% | |
| 1960 | 900 | −15.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,314 | 46.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,335 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,402 | 5.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,463 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,445 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,369 | −5.3% | |
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Gleason's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,369 people living in Gleason. These people made up 604 households, and 394 of those were families. Most of the people living in Gleason are White (non-Hispanic), making up about 94.59% of the population. Other groups include African American (0.95%), Native American (0.51%), and people of mixed backgrounds (2.56%). About 1.39% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Gleason
Gleason is the hometown of a few notable individuals:
- Mike Snider is a well-known musician and comedian. He is a star at the famous Grand Ole Opry and still lives in Gleason.
- Ashley McElhiney is a talented basketball player. She went to Gleason School and won the Tennessee State 1A Miss Basketball award in 1999. After playing basketball at Vanderbilt University, she made history. She became the first female manager of a male professional basketball team, the Nashville Rhythm.
Gleason School
One of the most important buildings in town is Gleason School. This school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. In 2017, about 470 students attended the school.
The school is divided into three main parts:
- The Elementary School, for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
- The Junior High School, for students in 6th through 8th grade.
- The High School, for students in 9th through 12th grade.
The girls' high school basketball team, known as the Lady Bulldogs, has won the State Championship three times! They won in 1992, 1999, and 2007.
Local Media
Gleason and the surrounding area have several radio stations:
- WRQR-FM 105.5 plays "Today's Best Music" and features the "Ace & TJ in the Morning."
- WTPR-AM 710 plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
- WTPR-FM 101.7 also plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
- WFGS-FM 103.7 is known as "Froggy."
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Buildings along State Championship Road
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Location of Gleason in Weakley County, Tennessee.
See also
In Spanish: Gleason (Tennessee) para niños
