Bell Buckle, Tennessee

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Bell Buckle is a town in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 391 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Sightseeing and Tourism
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Bell Buckle is located at 35°35′27″N, 86°21′15″W (35.590749, -86.354047)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 391 people, 167 households, and 105 families residing in the town. The population density was 314.5/km² (813.6/mi²). There were 183 housing units at an average density of 147.2/km² (380.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.95% White and 2.05% African American.

There were 167 households out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town the population was spread out with 19.7% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 109.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,188, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $15,556 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,235. About 8.2% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Sightseeing and Tourism

Bell Buckle is noted for the many preserved and restored Victorian homes, shops, and churches located in and around downtown. Bell Buckle is also well known as a center for antiques, quilts, and various handmade crafts. The town is home to two yearly festivals: the RC Cola & Moon Pie festival and the Webb School Arts & Crafts Fair.

A proud member of Tennessee Backroads, Bell Buckle has the distinction of being the smallest town in Tennessee to be a Tree City USA. Bell Buckle is the home of The Webb School (which relocated from Culleoka in 1886), a college preparatory boarding and day school which plays an integral part in the ambiance of the town.