McKenzie, Tennessee facts for kids
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McKenzie, Tennessee
McKenzie Station
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The McKenzie Depot, September 2014
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This is your town...
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Location of McKenzie in Weakley County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Carroll, Weakley, Henry |
| Incorporated | 1869 |
| Named for | James Monroe McKenzie (1818-1873) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.37 sq mi (16.50 km2) |
| • Land | 6.37 sq mi (16.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,529 |
| • Density | 868.25/sq mi (335.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38201
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-44940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1326832 |
McKenzie is a city at the tripoint of Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties in Tennessee, United States. The population was 5,310 at the 2010 census.
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History
The city of McKenzie was originally surveyed and platted in 1865 on land that belonged to James McKenzie. This land was at the crossroads of the main lines for the Nashville & Northwestern Railroad and the Louisville & Memphis Railroad, and a station, originally called "McKenzie Station" was erected at the crossing. The town was incorporated by the state of Tennessee on January 22, 1869.
On October 15, 1887, the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, visited the town and stayed overnight at the McKenzie Hotel, next door to the depot.
Geography
McKenzie is located in northern Carroll County at 36°7′59″N 88°31′2″W / 36.13306°N 88.51722°W (36.133189, -88.517189). A small part of the city extends north into Henry County, and a smaller part extends west into Weakley County. U.S. Route 79 passes through the city southeast of the center, leading northeast 17 miles (27 km) to Paris and southwest 20 miles (32 km) to Milan. Tennessee State Route 22 runs through the east side of the city as a bypass, leading northwest 25 miles (40 km) to Martin and southeast 10 miles (16 km) to Huntingdon.
According to the United States Census Bureau, McKenzie has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.2 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,166 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,266 | 8.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,322 | 4.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,630 | 23.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,858 | 14.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,019 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 3,774 | 86.9% | |
| 1960 | 3,780 | 0.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,873 | 28.9% | |
| 1980 | 5,405 | 10.9% | |
| 1990 | 5,168 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,295 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,310 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 5,529 | 4.1% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,235 | 76.6% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 699 | 12.64% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.54% |
| Other/Mixed | 266 | 4.81% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 286 | 5.17% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,529 people, 2,116 households, and 1,278 families residing in the city.
Education
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Bethel University
Since 1872, Bethel University's campus has been located on the north side of town. This Cumberland Presbyterian affiliated university offers Bachelors and master's degrees in multiple fields. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and operates.satellite campuses in Jackson, TN, and Paris, TN.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Formerly the formerly named the McKenzie State Area Vocational School, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology is one of 46 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system and offers courses in Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Machine Shop, Refrigeration, Office Occupations Instructor, Welding, Masonry, Industrial Maintenance, and HVAC.
McKenzie Special School District
- McKenzie Elementary School (grades PreK-4)
- McKenzie Middle School (grades 5–8)
- McKenzie High School (grades 9–12)
Cultural Institutions
- Park Theater - A 1940s theater that shows local plays and movies
- McKenzie Memorial Library - City library with 14,902 books in circulation
- Gordon Browning Museum and Genealogical Library - Museum named in honor of former Tennessee Governor Gordon Browning
- Webb School Alumni Museum - local museum focused on the all-Black Webb School, which served West Tennessee from 1927 to 1966
Media
Radio
- WRQR-FM 105.5 "Today's Best Music with Ace & TJ in the Morning"
- WTPR-AM 710 "The Greatest Hits of All Time"
- WTPR-FM 101.7 "The Greatest Hits of All Time"
- WTJF AM 1390 FM 105.3 & 94.3 "The Mike Slater Show" 6am-9am
- WHDM 1440-AM 98.9-FM
- WAJJ 89.3 FM WAJJ Christian Radio
Newspapers
- The McKenzie Banner
See also
In Spanish: McKenzie (Tennessee) para niños
