Church Hill, Tennessee

city in Tennessee


Church Hill is a city in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 6,998 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the KingsportBristol (TN)Bristol (VA) Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region. It is the largest city located in Hawkins County.

Church Hill, Tennessee
Location of Church Hill in Hawkins County, Tennessee
Location of Church Hill in Hawkins County, Tennessee
Coordinates: 36°31′15″N 82°43′32″W / 36.52083°N 82.72556°W / 36.52083; -82.72556
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyHawkins
Area
 • Total9.86 sq mi (25.52 km2)
 • Land9.44 sq mi (24.44 km2)
 • Water0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
Elevation
1,217 ft (371 m)
Population
 • Total6,998
 • Density741.71/sq mi (286.39/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
37642, 37645
Area code423
FIPS code47-14980[3]
GNIS feature ID1305931[4]
Websitewww.churchhilltn.gov

History change

The community was started as a trading post called Spencer's Mill and Patterson Mill in the late 18th century. The city of Church Hill was incorporated in 1958.

Notable people change

References change

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Church Hill city, Tennessee". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. Dave Link (2008). "Carr grew to appreciate legacy of UT's General". Scripps Interactive Newspapers Group. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
  6. John Lupton (2002). "James Alan Shelton clinches his dream". Country Standard Time. Retrieved 29 January 2012.