Kimball, Tennessee facts for kids
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Kimball, Tennessee
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Kimball Town Hall
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Location of Kimball in Marion County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.31 sq mi (13.76 km2) |
| • Land | 5.31 sq mi (13.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,545 |
| • Density | 290.91/sq mi (112.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37347
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-39400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1314134 |
Kimball is a town located in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 1,545 people lived there. It is part of the larger Chattanooga metropolitan area, which includes parts of Tennessee and Georgia.
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History
Kimball was started in 1890 by a person named Hannibal Kimball. He wanted to create a special "model industrial city." This means it was planned to be a place with lots of factories and jobs. A British company, the Anglo-American Company, Limited, helped him.
The town's location was chosen carefully. It was similar to another planned city called Colorado Springs. Kimball is surrounded by mountains and has three miles of land along the Tennessee River. It also had important train connections through the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway.
In 2007, a strong tornado hit Kimball. It caused damage across about two miles of the town. Nine people were hurt during the storm.
Geography
Kimball is located at 35°2′49″N 85°40′28″W / 35.04694°N 85.67444°W. This is its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers about 4.9 square miles. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 807 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,220 | 51.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,243 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,312 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,395 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,545 | 10.8% | |
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In 2020, the town of Kimball had 1,545 residents. There were 683 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 526 were families.
Education
Kimball has a branch campus of Chattanooga State Community College. This college offers different courses for students.
See also
In Spanish: Kimball (Tennessee) para niños
