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Union City, TN

Union City is located in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. 11,170 people were living in the town as of the 2020 census. It is the principal urban settlement of the surrounding micropolitan area, which includes Obion County and Fulton County, Kentucky. 

Union City is home to Discovery Park of America which is a world-renowned encyclopedic museum with many exhibits about local history, as well as state, national, and world history, science, technology, and art.

In 1852, General George Gibbs gave Union City its name because of its location at the junction or "union" of two railroads, the Nashville/Northwestern Railroad (Hickman, KY) and the Mobile, Alabama/Ohio Railroad.

Union City is located at 36°25′28″N 89°3′3″W (36.424395, −89.050850). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.7 square miles (28 km²), all land. The mayor, appointed by his fellow city councilors since 1988, is Terry Hailey.

Union City places a high priority on the health and wellness of its residents. Baptist Memorial Hospital & Health Care Services 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. Start your fitness journey at Worlds Yoga, where you can engage in various yoga classes suitable for all levels.  Enjoy the scenic outdoors at Graham Park, perfect for walking, biking, or playing sports like baseball and tennis. Skating enthusiasts will enjoy Thelma’s Skateland, offering skating sessions and rentals. Finally, unwind and relax with a massage treatment at Sunnys Massage Therapy.

Top sites in Union City TN are Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, Discovery Park of America, and Poplar Meadows Country Club.

Population: 10,876 (2024). ZIP codes: 38261, 38281. Area code: 731. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Area: 12.12 sq mi (31.38 km²).

FAQs

Is Union City, TN expensive?

Union City is part of the Oakland-Berkeley-Livermore Metro Div. metro area, which is ranked 12 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Union City is estimated to be 140% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. Note that your household composition (single or married, number of kids) and home ownership status (renting vs. owning) might affect your monthly expenses.

What is Union City, TN famous for?

It is the principal urban settlement of the surrounding micropolitan area, which includes Obion County and Fulton County, Kentucky. Union City is home to Discovery Park of America which is a world-renowned encyclopedic museum with many exhibits about local history, as well as state, national, and world history, science, technology, and art. Location of Union City in Obion County, Tennessee.

What is the crime rate in Union City, TN?

With a crime rate of 49 per one thousand residents, Union City has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 20. Within Tennessee, more than 98% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Union City. Separately, it is always interesting and important to compare a city's crime rate with those of similarly sized communities - a fair comparison as larger cities tend to have more crime. NeighborhoodScout has done just that.

Sources

City of Union City

Wikipedia

Neighborhood Scout

Fly Homes

Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge

Discovery Park of America

Poplar Meadows Country Club

Baptist Memorial Hospital & Health Care Services

Workout Anytime

Worlds Yoga

Graham Park

Thelma’s Skateland

Sunnys Massage Therapy

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