Trimble, Tennessee facts for kids
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Trimble, Tennessee
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Location of Trimble in Dyer County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Dyer, Obion |
| First Settled | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1905 |
| Named for | Robert Trimble |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 547 |
| • Density | 846.75/sq mi (326.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38259
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-75160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304164 |
Trimble is a small town in Tennessee, located in both Dyer and Obion counties. In 2020, about 547 people lived there.
Part of Trimble in Dyer County is near Dyersburg. The part in Obion County is close to Union City.
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History of Trimble
Trimble was first settled in 1873. It was built on land owned by a local person named Jesse Pierce. By the end of that year, a saloon opened in the new settlement.
How Trimble Got Its Name
In 1874, a railroad line was extended to the area. This line connected to Troy Station. Because of the new railroad, the town was named Trimble Station. The railroad was later extended to Dyersburg in 1882.
Education and Local Businesses
A school called Trimble Academy was started in the town in 1884. This shows that education was important to the early settlers.
More recently, in 2014, a business called Full Throttle Distillery opened in Trimble. It was built where the old Trimble Cotton Gin used to be.
Geography
Trimble is a small town in terms of size. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.6 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 428 | — | |
| 1910 | 556 | — | |
| 1920 | 781 | 40.5% | |
| 1930 | 723 | −7.4% | |
| 1940 | 763 | 5.5% | |
| 1950 | 674 | −11.7% | |
| 1960 | 581 | −13.8% | |
| 1970 | 675 | 16.2% | |
| 1980 | 722 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 694 | −3.9% | |
| 2000 | 728 | 4.9% | |
| 2010 | 637 | −12.5% | |
| 2020 | 547 | −14.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 728 people living in Trimble. These people lived in 307 households. About 209 of these households were families.
Who Lives in Trimble
Most people in Trimble are White. A small number are African American or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.7% of households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.37 people.
Age Groups
The population of Trimble includes people of all ages.
- About 22.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.5% were between 18 and 24.
- About 26.4% were between 25 and 44.
- About 25.0% were between 45 and 64.
- About 16.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Trimble was 40 years old.
Parks and Fun
Trimble has a nice gazebo and a covered bridge. These spots are often used for special events like weddings.
Education
Students in Trimble attend different schools depending on which county they live in.
Schools in Dyer County
If you live in the Dyer County part of Trimble, you are part of the Dyer County School District.
- Students go to Trimble Elementary School.
- The high school for this area is Dyer County High School in Newbern.
Schools in Obion County
Students living in the Obion County part of Trimble attend schools in the Obion County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Trimble (Tennessee) para niños
