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Seymour, TN

Seymour is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Blount and Sevier counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The CDP population was 14,705 at the 2020 U.S. census. It is included in the Knoxville, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Dickson is located in south-central Dickson County at 36°4′17″N 87°22′28″W (36.071485, -87.374539). It is bordered to the east by the town of Burns. U.S. Route 70 passes through the north side of the city as Henslee Drive; it leads east 40 miles (64 km) to Nashville and west 62 miles (100 km) to Huntingdon. Interstate 40 passes through the Dickson city limits 5 miles (8 km) south of the center of town, with access from Exit 172 (Tennessee State Route 46). I-40 leads east 37 miles (60 km) to Nashville from Exit 172 and west 92 miles (148 km) to Jackson.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Dickson has a total area of 20.0 square miles (51.9 km²), of which 20.0 square miles (51.7 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²), or 0.41%, is water. The city center sits on the Tennessee Valley Divide, with the southwest side of the city draining via the East Piney River to the Piney River, then to the Duck River, and then to the Tennessee River, while the northeast side drains via Turnbull Creek or Jones Creek to the Harpeth River and thence to the Cumberland River.

Dickson was named for Congressman William Dickson, as was Dickson County. The City started as a stop on the railroad line between Nashville and the Tennessee River. When Union Troops had finished the supply line during the Civil War, the area was known as Mile 42 post.

Seymour places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Seymour Medical Center offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Workout Anytime offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. BenchMark Physical Therapy specializes in rehabilitative services to help patients regain mobility and strength. U T Medical Center provides physical therapy and other medical services. Pure Bliss Salon offers a variety of relaxation and beauty treatments. Club Fit offers a diverse range of fitness classes and personal training sessions. Smoky Mountain Gymnastics is ideal for kids and adults looking to improve their flexibility and strength through gymnastics.

Top sites in Seymour, TN are Ijams Nature Center, World's Fair Park, and WonderWorks Pigeon Forge.

Population: 15,914 (2023). ZIP Code: 37865. Area code: 865. Elevation: 1,211 ft (369 m). Area: 16.03 sq mi (41.51 km²).

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What mountains are in Seymour, TN?

Seymour is located in the northwest corner of Sevier County and the northeast corner of Blount County. The community is situated in a rolling valley where the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains give way to the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians. Bluff Mountain, the northern terminus of the Chilhowee Mountain ridge, rises prominently to the south, while the Bays Mountain ridge passes to the north. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.6 square miles (32.7 km²), of which 0.008 square miles (0.02 km²), or 0.07%, is water.

What is the history of Seymour, TN?

Seymour was originally the site of Newell’s Station, a frontier station established by early Sevier County pioneer Samuel Newell (1754–1841) in 1783. The first court of Sevier County, State of Franklin, was held at Newell’s Station in March 1785. During the 19th century, the community was known as Trundles Crossroads, where the main road from Sevierville forked, with one branch continuing northward to Knoxville and one branch westward to Maryville (now the intersection of Boyds Creek Highway and Old Sevierville Pike).

What are the demographics of Seymour, TN?

Seymour is a city located in Blount County, Knox County, and Sevier County Tennessee. Seymour has a 2024 population of 16,718. Seymour is currently growing at a rate of 1.95% annually and its population has increased by 8.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,444 in 2020. According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seymour was: White: 95.32%, Two or more races: 3.11%, Other race: 0.81%, Asian: 0.76%, Black or African American: 0%, Native American: 0%, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%.

Sources

Sevier County

Wikipedia

Seymour TN

World Population Review

Ijams Nature Center

World's Fair Park

WonderWorks Pigeon Forge

Seymour Medical Center

Workout Anytime

BenchMark Physical Therapy

U T Medical Center 

Pure Bliss Salon

Club Fit

Smoky Mountain Gymnastics

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