Lenox, Tennessee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lenox, Tennessee Coon Creek
Unincorporated community
Lenox, Tennessee Location in Tennessee Show map of Tennessee Lenox, Tennessee Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Tennessee
County	Dyer
Area
• Total	2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2)
• Land	2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	292 ft (89 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	308
• Density	122.22/sq mi (47.18/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	38047
Area code(s)	731
GNIS feature ID	1291021

Lenox is a small, quiet place in Dyer County, Tennessee, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. If you want to send mail there, the ZIP code is 38047.

Lenox History: What's in a Name?

Lenox has a bit of history! Back in 1887, this community was known by a different name: Coon Creek. It was a place where people gathered, and at that time, a Union Baptist Church was located there. This shows that even over a hundred years ago, Lenox was a place where people came together.

Who Lives in Lenox?

Lenox is a small community. According to the 2020 census, there were 308 people living there. This makes it a close-knit place where neighbors likely know each other well.