New Tazewell, Tennessee facts for kids
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New Tazewell, Tennessee
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City Hall, New Tazewell
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Location of New Tazewell in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Claiborne |
| Established | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1954 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.07 sq mi (13.12 km2) |
| • Land | 5.07 sq mi (13.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,467 ft (447 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,769 |
| • Density | 546.48/sq mi (211.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
37824-37825
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-53140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1295652 |
| Website | http://newtazewelltn.org/ |
New Tazewell is a small city located in Claiborne County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's a friendly place with a rich history. In 2020, about 2,769 people called New Tazewell home. This city is known for its connection to the railroad and its close ties with its "twin city," Tazewell.
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The Story of New Tazewell: How It Began
New Tazewell started to grow in the late 1880s. This happened when a new railroad line was built. The railroad connected Knoxville to Cumberland Gap.
Why the Railroad Changed Everything
The railroad track did not go through the older city of Tazewell. It's not clear why. Maybe the railroad couldn't get permission to build there. Or perhaps the land was too hilly.
Instead, the train station was built about two miles west of Tazewell. A new town quickly grew up around this station. It was first called Cowan City on old maps.
Becoming an Official City
The community officially became a city called New Tazewell in the 1920s. However, the people voted to cancel this city status about 15 years later. But don't worry, New Tazewell became an official city again in 1954!
Where is New Tazewell Located?
New Tazewell is in the middle of Claiborne County. It sits right next to its neighbor, the city of Tazewell. The city covers an area of about 5.3 square miles (13.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in New Tazewell?
The number of people living in New Tazewell has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 768 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,192 | 55.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,677 | 40.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,864 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,871 | 54.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,037 | 5.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,769 | −8.8% | |
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New Tazewell's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,769 people living in New Tazewell. These people lived in 1,293 different homes. About 731 of these homes were families.
The people living in New Tazewell come from different backgrounds:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,570 | 92.81% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 32 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.33% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 94 | 3.39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 1.88% |
Education in New Tazewell
New Tazewell is a place where you can continue your learning. The city has a branch campus of Walters State Community College. This means students can take college classes right in their own town.
See also
In Spanish: New Tazewell para niños
