Newbern, Tennessee facts for kids
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Newbern, Tennessee
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| Motto(s):
"Home of the Newbern Illinois Central Depot"
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Location of Newbern in Dyer County, Tennessee.
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| 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)
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| • Total | 3,313 |
| • Estimate
(2019)
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3,292 |
| • Density | 726.07/sq mi (280.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38059
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| 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.
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Geography
Newbern is located at 36°6′59″N 89°16′5″W / 36.11639°N 89.26806°W (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 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °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) |
| Average low °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 | |||
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| 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% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| 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
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
In Spanish: Newbern (Tennessee) para niños
