Rickman, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rickman, Tennessee
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Buildings along Rickman Road (former SR 42) in Rickman
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 Rickman, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Rickman, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Overton |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38580
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1299382 |
Rickman is a small, unincorporated community in Overton County, Tennessee, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Its ZIP code is 38580.
This community is located where Rickman Monterey Highway (State Route 293) meets Rickman Road. It's found northeast of Algood and southwest of Livingston. Rickman has a post office, an elementary school, and various churches and small businesses. State Route 111 also passes along the west side of the community.
A Look at Rickman's Past
Rickman was first known as Bilbrey's Crossing. Later, it was renamed in honor of Carney H. Rickman. He owned and ran a large lumber yard in the area, which was located near the railroad.
Learning in Rickman
Rickman is home to one main school, Rickman Elementary School (RES). In 2011, RES had 765 students. The school had a student-to-teacher ratio of 18:1, meaning there were 18 students for every teacher. Rickman Elementary School first opened its doors in 1917 or 1918.
