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Stinking Creek is a small place, often called an "unincorporated community," located in Campbell County, Tennessee, in the United States. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government, but rather a collection of homes and people living together in a specific area.

The Story of Stinking Creek

The name of Stinking Creek comes from a nearby stream, also called Stinking Creek. It's common for communities to be named after important natural features like rivers, mountains, or creeks in their area.

A Notable Person from Stinking Creek

A well-known person named Haskel Ayers was born in Stinking Creek. He lived from 1936 to 2020. Haskel Ayers was a businessman, which means he worked in the world of commerce, often by starting or running companies. He was also a politician, meaning he was involved in government and helped make decisions for the people he represented.

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