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Walling, Tennessee
Post office in Walling
Post office in Walling
Walling, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Walling, Tennessee
Walling, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Walling, Tennessee is located in the United States
Walling, Tennessee
Walling, Tennessee
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Tennessee
County White
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38587
Area code(s) 931
GNIS feature ID 1304347

Walling is a small place in White County, Tennessee, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Discovering Walling, Tennessee

Walling is located in the beautiful state of Tennessee. It's a quiet spot that offers a glimpse into rural life. Even though it's not a big city, it's an important part of the local area.

Where is Walling Located?

You can find Walling along the Caney Fork river. This river is a well-known natural feature in Tennessee. Walling is situated southwest of a place called Doyle and east of the popular Rock Island State Park. This park is famous for its waterfalls and outdoor activities.

Getting Around Walling

A main road, Tennessee State Route 136, goes right through the community. This road helps people travel to and from Walling, connecting it to other towns and areas in Tennessee. It's an important route for residents and visitors.

Services in Walling

Even as an unincorporated community, Walling has its own post office. This means people living there can send and receive mail easily. The post office uses the ZIP code 38587, which helps sort mail for everyone in the area.

The Story Behind the Name

Have you ever wondered how places get their names? For Walling, it's believed that the community was named after an early family who settled there. Many places in the United States are named after the first families who helped build and grow the area.

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