Hardy's Chapel, Tennessee facts for kids
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Hardy's Chapel, Tennessee
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 Hardy's Chapel, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Hardy's Chapel, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Overton |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38506
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1286855 |
Hardy's Chapel is a small, quiet community in Tennessee. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger county. You might see it called "Hardy" on some maps.
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Where is Hardy's Chapel?
Hardy's Chapel is located in Overton County, Tennessee. It's in the southern part of the county. You can find it between the towns of Cookeville and Hilham. It sits where a few roads meet. These roads are Tennessee State Route 136, Poplar Springs Road, and Hardys Chapel Road.
What Can You Find in Hardy's Chapel?
Even though it's a small community, Hardy's Chapel has important services. It has its own fire department. This helps keep everyone safe. There's also a recycling center. This helps people recycle their waste. You can find a convenience store there too. It's a handy place to grab snacks or drinks. Several churches are also part of the community.
How Did Hardy's Chapel Get Its Name?
The community is named after a person named William Hardy. He was an important person in the early days of the community. William Hardy gave land for a school and a church. This helped the community grow. That's why the area became known as Hardy's Chapel.
