Plainview, Tennessee facts for kids
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Plainview, Tennessee
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Location of Plainview in Union County, Tennessee.
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 Plainview, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Union |
| Incorporated | 1992 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.37 sq mi (16.49 km2) |
| • Land | 6.37 sq mi (16.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
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| • Total | 2,060 |
| • Density | 323.49/sq mi (124.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37721, 37779
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| FIPS code | 47-59020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652472 |
Plainview is a city in Union County, Tennessee, United States. In 2020, about 2,060 people lived there. The city is part of the Knoxville area. Plainview is located in the southern part of Union County, south of Maynardville, which is the county seat.
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History of Plainview
Plainview grew into a strong community thanks to people working together. In the 1920s, a school was built with help from volunteers. Later, in the mid-20th century, the school closed. Residents then turned the building into a community center. This happened after the Union County Board of Education gave the building to the Plainview Community Club.
In 1981, a nearby city called Luttrell wanted to take over Plainview. This process is called annexation. People in Plainview formed a group to fight this. They filed a lawsuit against Luttrell. The court decided in favor of Plainview. This stopped Luttrell from taking over the community. However, the court said Plainview had to become an official city. This is called incorporation. Plainview became a city in 1992. Since then, the city government has improved many things. They have paved streets, put up street lights, and set up rules for building. They also offer a place for recycling and have built a walking trail.
Geography of Plainview
Plainview covers about 6.4 square miles (16.49 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits. The city sits at the southern base of Copper Ridge. This is a long hill common in the Appalachian Ridge-and-Valley mountain range. The border of Knox County is just south of Plainview. The city of Luttrell is to the northeast. You can see House Mountain to the south and Clinch Mountain to the east.
Two main roads, Tennessee State Route 131 (Tazewell Pike) and Tennessee State Route 144 (Corryton Road), cross each other in Plainview. Plainview's City Hall is located on Tazewell Pike.
Plainview Population Facts
In 2000, Plainview had 1,866 people. By 2010, the population grew to 2,125. In 2020, the population was 2,060 people. There were 756 households and 547 families living in the city in 2020.
Economy
The average yearly income for someone in Plainview is about $39,659. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The most common jobs in Plainview are in administration, production, and sales.
Education
Plainview does not have its own schools. Younger students (Kindergarten to 5th grade) go to Luttrell Elementary School in Luttrell. Middle school students (6th to 8th grade) attend Horace Maynard Middle School. High school students (9th to 12th grade) go to Union County High School. Both middle and high schools are in Maynardville.
Postal Service
Plainview does not have its own post office or zip code. Because of this, homes and businesses in Plainview use mailing addresses from either Corryton or Luttrell.
See also
In Spanish: Plainview (Tennessee) para niños
