Only, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Only, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Only, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hickman |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37140
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1296439 |
Only is a small place in Hickman County, Tennessee, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Only is located near several important roads. These include Tennessee State Route 229, Tennessee State Route 50, and Interstate 40. It is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) northwest of Centerville. Even though it's not a city, Only has its own post office with the ZIP code 37140.
What's in a Name? The Story of Only
The way Only got its name is a bit of a mystery! There are a couple of ideas about where the name came from.
Family Name or Store Owner?
One idea is that the name "Only" came from a family of early settlers. These pioneers might have had the last name Lonlly. Over time, the name might have changed slightly to "Only."
Another popular story is about a store owner who lived there long ago. People say this store owner would often describe his prices by saying "only five cents" or "only ten cents." Because he said "only" so often, people started calling the place Only!
