Summertown, Tennessee
| Summertown, Tennessee | |
|---|---|
| Census-designated place | |
  Summertown, Tennessee | |
| Coordinates: 35°26′05″N 87°18′46″W / 35.43472°N 87.31278°WCoordinates: 35°26′05″N 87°18′46″W / 35.43472°N 87.31278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Lawrence, Lewis, and Maury |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 2.011 sq mi (5.21 km2) |
| • Land | 2.011 sq mi (5.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 866 |
| • Density | 430/sq mi (170/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC) |
| Area code(s) | 931 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1271843[3] |
Summertown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lawrence County, Tennessee with a small portion in each Lewis County and Maury County.[3] The population of Summertown was 866 at the 2010 census.[2]
Tornadoes
The Summertown area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 108% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On April 16, 1998, an F-5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado right on Highway 43 in Summertown killed 3 people, injured 36 people and caused $13 million in damages.
On May 18, 1995, an F-4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado a mile away from Summertown killed 3 people, injured 32 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
There have been several other tornadoes to come through Summertown but these are just 2 of the worst.
Attractions and areas of interest
The following are located in or near Summertown:
- The Farm, an intentional community
- Plenty International, an environmental and human rights organization
- Stillhouse Hollow Falls State Natural Area, a Tennessee natural area
- Turtle Hill Sangha, a Nyingma Buddhist commune
References
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Summertown". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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