Huntland, Tennessee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Huntland, Tennessee
Town
City Hall (2015)
Location within Franklin County and Tennessee
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
County	Franklin
Incorporated	1907
Area
• Total	1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2)
• Land	1.52 sq mi (3.95 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	938 ft (286 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	886
• Density	582.9/sq mi (224.3/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	37345
Area code	931
FIPS code	47-36600
GNIS ID	1288762

Huntland is a small town located in Franklin County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2020, about 886 people lived there.

A Look at Huntland's Past

Huntland was started in the early 1900s. It was named after an early settler, Clinton Armstrong Hunt. The town officially became a town in 1907.

An important person in the town's early days was William L. Pogue. He helped start the Huntland Baptist Church, which was built in 1915. Mr. Pogue also ran a general store in a nearby area called Bean's Creek from 1925 to 1936.

Where is Huntland Located?

Huntland is found at 35°3′13″N 86°16′7″W / 35.05361°N 86.26861°W / 35.05361; -86.26861. The town is mainly built around where two roads meet: State Route 122 and State Route 97. Its borders also go north to where State Route 122 meets U.S. Route 64.

State Route 122 goes southwest to Elora, Tennessee. State Route 97 goes south into Alabama.

Huntland's Natural Setting

Huntland is a pretty rural community. It is in the Appalachian foothills. These are found in the southwest part of Franklin County, in Middle Tennessee.

Huntland is about 12 miles south of Winchester. Winchester is the main town of Franklin County. It is also 35 miles north of Huntsville, Alabama. Nashville, Tennessee’s state capitol, is about 100 miles south of Huntland.

How Huntland is Governed

The town of Huntland is run by five aldermen. These are like town council members. They meet on the third Monday of each month. There is also a group that plans for the town's growth. Another group helps bring new businesses to Huntland.

Town Resources and Services

Huntland gets its water from three wells. It also has a modern water filtration plant. In the middle of the town, you can find a nice city park. There is also a community center and a fire hall.

The United States Census Bureau says that Huntland covers about 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²). All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Huntland?

Huntland is part of the Tullahoma, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's part of a larger area that includes Tullahoma.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Huntland has changed over the years:

Huntland's Population in 2020

In 2020, the 2020 United States census showed that 886 people lived in Huntland. There were 353 households and 211 families.

Here is a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Huntland in 2020:

Education in Huntland

Huntland has a long history of education.

Early Schools

The very first school, Huntland Academy, was built around 1869-1870. It was located on what is now John Hunter Highway and Main Street. Back then, there was no public money for schools. Teachers like Miss Mollie Setiff and Professor T.P. Brennon helped the community get interested in the school.

Soon, a bigger building was needed. Local men who owned a timber yard and sawmill gave the wood. Clinton Hunt donated land for the new school. This new Huntland Academy was finished in 1880 and cost $1,000. It had two recreation rooms and a large study hall. Teachers continued to work there until 1908, when schools started getting money from the public.

The Huntland School Building

In 1907, the Franklin County Board of Education bought land for a new school. This land became the site of Huntland School. Construction started right away. A two-story brick building with a large bell tower was designed. The first floor had four classrooms, a music room, and two cloakrooms. The second floor had an auditorium and a library.

Huntland High School officially opened in 1912. More classrooms were added in 1914 because more students were coming. In the late 1920s, another addition was needed. In 1948, a gymnasium was built on the school campus. Between 1936 and 1949, many more buildings were added. These included five classrooms, an agriculture shop, a lunchroom, and a football stadium.

Modern School Campus

As the Huntland community grew, the school needed to expand even more. In 1960, a new elementary building was put up, and another in 1969. Growth continued, and many upgrades were made over the years. These included a larger gym, a high school wing, an upper elementary building, and a bigger cafeteria.

Between 2001 and 2005, many new things were built on Huntland’s campus. This included a new sports complex with fields for football, baseball, and softball. There was also a new elementary gym, a music/band room, and a high school wing with eleven classrooms.

Today, Huntland Schools has six main buildings:

• K-1 elementary
• 2-4 elementary
• 5-8 middle school
• Agricultural science building
• High school
• Sports complex building

In total, there are 51 classrooms for students.

Huntland Hornets Football

The Huntland Hornets High School football team has done very well. They have played in the TSSAA playoffs 19 times. These years include: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2014, 2011, 2006, 2004, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, and 1985, 1982.

See also

In Spanish: Huntland (Tennessee) para niños