Wheel, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wheel
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Sign along SR 64
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 Wheel, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
Wheel, Tennessee
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Bedford |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37160, 37091
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1274280 |
Wheel is a small place in Bedford County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Wheel is located along State Route 64, a main road, and is west of the city of Shelbyville.
History of Wheel
How Wheel Got Its Name
The community of Wheel had a post office that opened in 1888. It helped people send and receive mail for about 14 years, closing in 1902. The name "Wheel" comes from a group called the Agricultural Wheel.
The Agricultural Wheel
The Agricultural Wheel was a very important group for farmers in the late 1800s. It was like a club or an alliance for farmers. They worked together to help each other and to have a stronger voice in the government. This group was quite active in the politics of Tennessee during that time. The community was named after them to honor their work and influence.
