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Newbern, Tennessee
Motto(s): 
"Home of the Newbern Illinois Central Depot"
Location of Newbern in Dyer County, Tennessee.
Location of Newbern in Dyer County, Tennessee.
Country United States
State Tennessee
County Dyer
Incorporated 1857-1858
Government
 • Type Charter
Area
 • Total 4.53 sq mi (11.74 km2)
 • Land 4.53 sq mi (11.74 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
374 ft (114 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 3,313
 • Estimate 
(2019)
3,292
 • Density 726.07/sq mi (280.32/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38059
Area code(s) 731
FIPS code 47-52400
GNIS feature ID 1295678
Website http://www.cityofnewbern.org/

Newbern is a town in Dyer County, Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 3,313.

Geography

Newbern is located at 36°6′59″N 89°16′5″W / 36.11639°N 89.26806°W / 36.11639; -89.26806 (36.116460, -89.268099).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Newbern has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Climate data for Newbern, Tennessee
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 8
(47)
11
(51)
16
(60)
22
(71)
27
(80)
31
(88)
33
(91)
32
(90)
29
(84)
23
(74)
16
(60)
10
(50)
21
(70)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −2
(28)
−1
(31)
3
(38)
9
(48)
14
(57)
18
(65)
20
(68)
19
(66)
15
(59)
9
(48)
3
(38)
−1
(30)
9
(48)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 110
(4.5)
100
(4)
130
(5)
120
(4.7)
120
(4.6)
100
(4)
100
(4)
81
(3.2)
86
(3.4)
81
(3.2)
110
(4.3)
120
(4.6)
1,260
(49.5)
Source: Weatherbase

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 506
1890 1,236 144.3%
1900 1,433 15.9%
1910 1,602 11.8%
1920 1,767 10.3%
1930 1,621 −8.3%
1940 1,740 7.3%
1950 1,734 −0.3%
1960 1,695 −2.2%
1970 2,124 25.3%
1980 2,794 31.5%
1990 2,515 −10.0%
2000 2,988 18.8%
2010 3,313 10.9%
2019 (est.) 3,292 −0.6%
Sources:

2020 census

Newbern racial composition
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 2,491 74.38%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 459 13.71%
Native American 22 0.66%
Asian 18 0.54%
Pacific Islander 1 0.03%
Other/Mixed 164 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 194 5.79%

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 3,349 people, 1,252 households, and 762 families residing in the town.

Natural disasters

Sixteen people were killed in Newbern when its surrounding communities were directly hit by an F3 tornado April 2, 2006. The areas around Millsfield (Harness Road) and Maxey (Enochs Road) were hardest-hit.

Town features

  • Newbern Public Library
  • Oakview Golf Course
  • Oakview Recreation Center
  • Town triangle with a gazebo and water fountain
  • Volunteer fire department

Education

  • Dyer County High School
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Rail transportation

Dyer Country Newbern Depot
The Newbern Depot

The Newbern Depot houses a museum. The museum exhibits old photos, railroad tools, uniforms, schedules, and other memorabilia, along with model trains and artwork commemorating the town's railroading past. On February 2, 2011 a truck was hit by a train at the crossing west of the depot. The semi landed within ten feet of the depot but caused no building damage. No one was reported injured in this event and the train itself acquired little damage, stopping prior to blocking the crossing located to the west of the depot.

Every year, the town holds a celebration around the train depot called Depot Days.

See also

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