Union City, Tennessee facts for kids
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Union City, Tennessee
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Obion County Courthouse
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| Nickname(s):
UC
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Location of Union City in Obion County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Tennessee | ||
| County | Obion | ||
| Established | 1854 | ||
| Incorporated | 1867 | ||
| Named for | Local railroad junction | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 12.12 sq mi (31.38 km2) | ||
| • Land | 12.11 sq mi (31.36 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,170 | ||
| • Density | 922.53/sq mi (356.18/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
38261 & 38281
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| Area code(s) | 731 | ||
| FIPS code | 47-75940 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1273213 | ||
Union City is a city in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. It is the main town of Obion County. In 2020, about 11,170 people lived there.
Union City is the most important city in its surrounding area. This area includes Obion County and Fulton County, Kentucky. The city is also home to Discovery Park of America. This is a big museum with many cool exhibits. You can learn about local, state, national, and world history. It also has exhibits on science, technology, and art.
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Why is it Called Union City?
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In 1852, a man named General George Gibbs gave the city its name. He called it "Union City" because of its special location. It was where two important railroads met, or "united." These railroads were the Nashville/Northwestern Railroad and the Mobile, Alabama/Ohio Railroad.
Where is Union City Located?
Union City is located at 36°25′28″N 89°3′3″W / 36.42444°N 89.05083°W. The city covers a total area of about 10.7 square miles (27.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the Climate Like?
Union City has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It gets rain all year round.
| Climate data for Union City, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
81 (27) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
106 (41) |
109 (43) |
111 (44) |
108 (42) |
99 (37) |
86 (30) |
78 (26) |
111 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 44.5 (6.9) |
49.2 (9.6) |
58.6 (14.8) |
69.3 (20.7) |
78.1 (25.6) |
85.9 (29.9) |
88.4 (31.3) |
88.0 (31.1) |
82.5 (28.1) |
71.8 (22.1) |
58.5 (14.7) |
48.0 (8.9) |
68.6 (20.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 35.7 (2.1) |
39.4 (4.1) |
48.0 (8.9) |
57.9 (14.4) |
67.7 (19.8) |
75.8 (24.3) |
78.5 (25.8) |
76.9 (24.9) |
70.3 (21.3) |
58.9 (14.9) |
47.4 (8.6) |
39.0 (3.9) |
58.0 (14.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.9 (−2.8) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
37.4 (3.0) |
46.5 (8.1) |
57.3 (14.1) |
65.7 (18.7) |
68.6 (20.3) |
65.8 (18.8) |
58.1 (14.5) |
46.0 (7.8) |
36.3 (2.4) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
47.4 (8.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −22 (−30) |
−19 (−28) |
−7 (−22) |
22 (−6) |
32 (0) |
43 (6) |
45 (7) |
44 (7) |
33 (1) |
15 (−9) |
1 (−17) |
−13 (−25) |
−22 (−30) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.97 (101) |
4.64 (118) |
5.23 (133) |
5.22 (133) |
5.56 (141) |
4.41 (112) |
4.05 (103) |
3.34 (85) |
3.81 (97) |
3.96 (101) |
4.43 (113) |
5.17 (131) |
53.79 (1,366) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.1 (5.3) |
1.7 (4.3) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.7 (1.8) |
5.8 (15) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 12.1 | 10.7 | 12.7 | 11.9 | 12.2 | 9.9 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 10.4 | 11.3 | 124.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 3.9 |
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How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,879 | — | |
| 1890 | 3,441 | 83.1% | |
| 1900 | 3,407 | −1.0% | |
| 1910 | 4,389 | 28.8% | |
| 1920 | 4,412 | 0.5% | |
| 1930 | 5,865 | 32.9% | |
| 1940 | 7,256 | 23.7% | |
| 1950 | 7,665 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 8,837 | 15.3% | |
| 1970 | 11,925 | 34.9% | |
| 1980 | 10,436 | −12.5% | |
| 1990 | 10,513 | 0.7% | |
| 2000 | 10,876 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 10,895 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 11,170 | 2.5% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the United States census counted 11,170 people living in Union City. There were 4,461 households and 2,617 families.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 7,003 | 62.69% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,470 | 22.11% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.58% |
| Other/Mixed | 591 | 5.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,014 | 9.08% |
What is the Economy Like?
A big tire factory, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, was in Union City for many years. It opened in 1969. However, it closed down in 2011.
Fun Things to Do and See
Museums
Union City is proud to be home to Discovery Park of America. This huge museum and heritage park covers 50 acres! It has exhibits about:
- Local and national history
- Nature
- Military history
- Art
- Science
A local businessman named Robert Kirkland started Discovery Park. He wanted to give something special back to his hometown.
Sports History
Union City used to have its own Minor League Baseball team. They were called the Union City Greyhounds from 1935 to 1942 and again from 1946 to 1952. Later, they were known as the Union City Dodgers from 1953 to 1955.
They played in the Kentucky–Illinois–Tennessee League. The team won three championships in 1936, 1948, and 1954. Over 19 years, they worked with famous teams like the St. Louis Cardinals and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Local News
The city has its own newspaper called The Messenger (Union City Daily Messenger).
Historic Places
- Masquerade Theatre: This theater is a historic building. It has been around since the early 1900s. You can find it on South First Street.
- Confederate Monument
Schools in Union City
Most of Union City is part of the Union City Schools system. A very small part of the city is in the Obion County School District.
Famous People From Union City
Many notable people have connections to Union City, including:
- Russell Dickerson – a country music singer
- Steve Finley – a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and World Series champion
- Bruce Fleisher (1948–2021) – a professional golfer
- Milton H. Hamilton Jr. – a former leader in the Tennessee State Senate
- Andrieus A. Jones – a US Senator for New Mexico in the early 1900s, born in Union City
- Jovante Moffatt – an NFL player
- Jon Robinson – a General Manager for the Tennessee Titans football team
- Derrick Turnbow – a former MLB pitcher
- Koko B. Ware – a professional wrestler
- Zach Underwood – a professional fighter
See Also
In Spanish: Union City (Tennessee) para niños
