Kodak, Tennessee facts for kids
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Kodak, Tennessee
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Intersection of Douglas Dam Road (TN-139) and Kodak Road in Kodak
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 Kodak, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Kodak, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sevier |
| City | Sevierville |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37764
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| Area code(s) | 865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1290403 |
Kodak is a community located in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It is considered a neighborhood of the nearby city of Sevierville. You can find Kodak along State Highway 139 and State Highway 66. It is just south of I-40 and the city of Knoxville. Kodak sits about 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. Kodak is a growing area and is part of Sevierville's plans for future expansion.
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History
How Kodak Got Its Name
Kodak got its unique name in 1892. The local postmaster, Harvey N. Underwood, was looking for an easy-to-remember name for his village and its post office. He heard about the new "Kodak" brand of camera, which was becoming very popular. Underwood decided that this name was perfect because it was easy to spell and remember.
He asked George Eastman, the person who started the Eastman Kodak company, if he could use the name. Eastman agreed, and that's how the community of Kodak got its name! In 1989, a new post office building was built on Highway 66. Since the 1990s, a large part of Kodak near State Highway 66 and I-40 exit 407 has become part of the City of Sevierville.
The Treaty of Dumplin Creek
An important historical event happened in the area that would become Kodak. The Treaty of Dumplin Creek was signed here on June 10, 1785. This treaty was an agreement between the State of Franklin (a proposed state that was never fully recognized) and the Cherokee tribe of Native Americans.
The exact spot where the treaty was signed is not known for sure. A historical marker in the area tells us about the people involved. From the State of Franklin, the signers included John Sevier, who is the namesake of Sevier County. The Cherokee signers included leaders like "the King of the Cherokee" and others from various towns. This treaty allowed white settlers to move into parts of East Tennessee without resistance from the Native Americans. These areas included what are now Blount, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, and Sevier counties.
Commerce
The area around Exit 407 on Interstate 40 in Kodak is a busy place. You can find many restaurants and several stores there. These include both national chains and local shops. A very large Buc-ee's travel center opened in 2023. It is known for being one of the biggest convenience stores in the world.
Education
Schools in Kodak are part of the Sevier County Schools system.
- Northview Primary School – for students in grades K–3
- Northview Intermediate School – for students in grades 4–6
- Northview Academy – for students in grades 7–12
Library
- Sevier County Public Library System - Kodak Branch Library | 319 W. Dumplin Valley Rd. | Kodak, TN 37764
Points of interest
- Smokies Stadium
- Seven Islands State Birding Park
- Sevier County Public Library System - Kodak Branch Library
