New Hope, Tennessee facts for kids
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New Hope, Tennessee
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Location of New Hope in Marion County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.4 sq mi (26.9 km2) |
| • Land | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 987 |
| • Density | 101.1/sq mi (39.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37380
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-52780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1310070 |
New Hope is a small town located in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 987 people lived there. It is part of the larger Chattanooga area, which includes parts of Tennessee and Georgia.
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A Look Back: New Hope's Story
New Hope was first known as Antioch. The town officially became a city in 1974. This happened because most residents didn't want to be taken over by the nearby town of South Pittsburg. The name "New Hope" came from a local church and cemetery in the area.
Where is New Hope?
New Hope is located at 35°0′0″N 85°39′12″W / 35.00000°N 85.65333°W. It sits on the south side of a U-shaped bend in the Tennessee River. Most of the town is downstream from the Nickajack Dam. The town's border reaches south to the state line between Tennessee and Alabama.
Across the river to the west is South Pittsburg. To the north, you'll find Kimball and Jasper. Nickajack Lake is to the east. State Route 156 goes through New Hope from east to west. This road connects the town to U.S. Route 72 in South Pittsburg and Interstate 24 near Haletown.
The United States Census Bureau says New Hope covers about 10.4 square miles (26.9 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 10.3 square miles (26.7 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in New Hope?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 681 | — | |
| 1990 | 854 | 25.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,043 | 22.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,082 | 3.7% | |
| 2020 | 987 | −8.8% | |
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New Hope's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 987 people lived in New Hope. There were 361 households and 231 families in the town.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 915 | 92.71% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.71% |
| Other/Mixed | 59 | 5.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.2% |
New Hope's Culture and Fun Facts
New Hope, Tennessee, was mentioned in the book Blue Highways: A Journey into America. This book, written by William Least Heat-Moon in 1982, tells the story of his long trip to quiet places across the United States.
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Cool Places to Visit in New Hope
- Nickajack Dam: This dam is on the eastern edge of New Hope, near Highway 156, on the Tennessee River. It uses water to create electricity. It has four units that can produce a lot of power, especially in the summer.
- Maple View Public Use Area: This area is next to the Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge. It's home to special bats that are in danger of disappearing. In June 2019, experts counted over 97,000 bats leaving the cave to find food and then returning. You can even take a kayak tour from Maple View to the cave at dusk to see them!
- Shrine of Our Lady Virgin of the Poor: This special place was built by Benedictine monks in 1982. It's a peaceful spot for anyone, no matter their faith, to think and pray. The Shrine is on a large 600-acre farm in New Hope and is open from sunrise to sunset every day. It looks like a similar shrine in Belgium and has a chapel, statues, and picnic areas.
- Churches and Cemeteries: New Hope also has two Protestant churches: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and Pine Grove Baptist Church. There are three cemeteries: New Hope Cemetery, Kozelichki Memorial Wall, and the historic McDaniel-Moore Cemetery.
How New Hope Makes a Living
New Hope has several large factories and distribution centers. These include Colonial Chemical, Inc. and Lodge Manufacturing Co. Colonial Chemical, Inc. helps keep the area clean by organizing litter pick-ups along Highway 156.
A grant of $500,000 is helping to build a new rail line. This rail line will connect to the Nickajack Port Industrial Park in New Hope. It will help Colonial Chemical Inc. expand its business by making it easier to move products by train. Construction for this project started in April 2022.
In March 2023, there was talk about a company wanting to build a large RV park near the Tennessee River. This park would have had 250 to 400 spaces for RVs. However, many New Hope residents didn't want the land to be changed for this commercial use. A petition was passed around to stop the project. By July 2023, the land for the RV park was "back on the market," meaning the plans to build it were stopped.
See also
In Spanish: New Hope (Tennessee) para niños
