Bulls Gap, Tennessee facts for kids
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Bulls Gap
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Several buildings in the old section of Bulls Gap
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Location in Hawkins County, Tennessee
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 Bulls Gap
Location in Tennessee
Bulls Gap
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hawkins |
| Settled | 1792 |
| Incorporated | 1955 |
| Named for | John Bull (early settler) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Board of Mayor and Aldermen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 756 |
| • Density | 620.69/sq mi (239.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37711
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-09560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1269404 |
Bulls Gap is a town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 756 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City-Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
The downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Bulls Gap Historic District.
The town was named for the famous gunsmith, John Bull, who made his home in the gap of mountains.
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Geography
Bulls Gap is located at 36°15′33″N 83°4′46″W / 36.25917°N 83.07944°W (36.259094, -83.079507).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.
History
In November 1864, a small Civil War battle was fought here. The Battle of Bull's Gap was a Confederate victory, with John C. Breckinridge the victorious general.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 682 | — | |
| 1970 | 774 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 821 | 6.1% | |
| 1990 | 659 | −19.7% | |
| 2000 | 714 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 738 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 756 | 2.4% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 705 | 93.25% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.26% |
| Other/Mixed | 35 | 4.63% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 1.46% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 756 people, 352 households, and 222 families residing in the town.
Notable people
Legendary country comedian Archie Campbell, who regularly performed at the Grand Ole Opry and starred in the television show Hee Haw, was a native of Bulls Gap. Campbell referred to the town in many of his classic comedy routines. His house has been preserved as a museum and tourist attraction, and U.S. Route 11E through Bulls Gap was renamed "Archie Campbell Highway" following his death in 1987. Every Labor Day weekend the town has an annual three-day celebration honoring Campbell with a car show, food and live music.
American Southern Gospel Singer Kirk Talley grew up in Bulls Gap
New York Times best selling author Amy Greene grew up in the vicinity of Bulls Gap.
Sports
Bulls Gap is home to Volunteer Speedway, a dirt racetrack, that is billed as the "World's Fastest Dirt Track."
Education
Schools serving Bulls Gap are a part of the Hawkins County School System, they include:
- Bulls Gap School – Grades K-8
- Cherokee Comprehensive High School – Grades 9-12
Postal service
Bulls Gap has a Post Office located on US Route 11E, with the ZIP Code 37711. It serves portions of Greene, Hawkins and Hamblen counties.
See also
In Spanish: Bulls Gap para niños
