Ocoee, Tennessee

Ocoee (pronounced OH-COY) is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. Although it is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 37361.[1]

Geography

Its elevation is 797 feet (243 m), and it is located at 35°7′28″N 84°43′6″W / 35.12444°N 84.71833°W / 35.12444; -84.71833 (35.1245194, -84.7181327).[2]

Economy

Ocoee's economy is fueled by the Cherokee National Forest and the Ocoee River which is known for its whitewater rafting. The upper section of the Ocoee was home to the 1996 Olympics for slalom racing.

Dining and Shopping

Ocoee has a McDonald's, a Dollar General Store, a Hardee's, grocery store/supermarket and several banks.

References


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