Palmer, Tennessee facts for kids
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Palmer, Tennessee
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TN-108 passing through Palmer
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Location of Palmer in Grundy County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Grundy |
| Incorporated | 1925 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.93 sq mi (12.77 km2) |
| • Land | 4.93 sq mi (12.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,805 ft (550 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 551 |
| • Density | 111.74/sq mi (43.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37365
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-56560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1296690 |
Palmer is a small town in Grundy County, Tennessee, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a history tied to mining. In 2020, about 551 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Palmer's History
Palmer was first known as "Tate's Village." In 1925, it officially became a town. It was renamed to honor Clarence William Palmer. He owned a lot of the land where the town was built.
The town grew quickly in the early 1900s. This was mainly because of coal mining. The Tennessee Consolidated Coal Company had big mining operations in the area.
Where is Palmer? Geography Facts
Palmer is located in the southeastern part of Grundy County. Its exact location is 35°21′23″N 85°33′43″W / 35.35639°N 85.56194°W. The town sits on top of the Cumberland Plateau, which is a rugged, high area. Just west of Palmer is the steep edge of the Plateau, called the Sequatchie Valley escarpment.
The point where Grundy, Marion, and Sequatchie counties meet is just south of Palmer. Tennessee State Route 108 is a road that goes through Palmer. It connects the town to Gruetli-Laager to the west. It also connects to Whitwell in the Sequatchie Valley to the southeast.
The Collins River starts just northeast of Palmer. This river flows for about 67 miles (108 km). The town of Palmer covers an area of about 4.93 square miles (12.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Palmer? Population
The number of people living in Palmer has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,158 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,228 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 871 | −29.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,069 | 22.7% | |
| 1970 | 898 | −16.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,027 | 14.4% | |
| 1990 | 769 | −25.1% | |
| 2000 | 726 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 672 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 551 | −18.0% | |
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2020 Census Details
The 2020 United States census found that 551 people lived in Palmer. These people lived in 233 households. There were 156 families living in the town.
The table below shows the racial makeup of Palmer in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 519 | 94.19% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.18% |
| Other/Mixed | 29 | 5.26% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.36% |
Famous Faces from Palmer
- The artist Jon Coffelt spent a lot of his childhood in Palmer. He lived with his grandparents. His grandfather, John Ervin Coffelt, taught him how to paint when he was eight years old.
- Musician Brandon Layne grew up and lived much of his life in Palmer. He is currently the bassist for a band called Silent Horror.
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In Spanish: Palmer (Tennessee) para niños
