Hampshire, Tennessee
Hampshire | |
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Motto(s): Neighbors oe'r the Hills, "A Little Place with Lots of Heart" | |
Country | United States |
State | Tennessee |
County | Maury |
Founded by | John Hunter |
Area | |
• Total | 71.65 sq mi (185.57 km2) |
• Land | 71.65 sq mi (185.57 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
Elevation | 603.97 ft (184.09 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,473 |
• Density | 21/sq mi (7.9/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
Zip code | 38461 |
Area code | 931 |
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Hampshire is an unincorporated community in Maury County, Tennessee, United States.[1]
Education
[edit]Hampshire Unit School, enrolling kindergarten through grade 12, is operated as a unit of Maury County Public Schools.[2]
Police protection
[edit]Since Hampshire is unincorporated, no government body represents the town personally to provide a police service. The Maury County Sheriff's Office maintains all law enforcement duties. Constables also have concurrent jurisdiction with the sheriff; however, they rarely exercise such authority.
Fire protection
[edit]Hampshire is protected by the Hampshire Fire Department, division of the Maury County Fire Department.
Events
[edit]Hampshire recently began its annual "Hampshire Jubilee and Festival," which includes vendors, food trucks, and live music.
Notable residents
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Hampshire, Tennessee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Maury County Board of Education". Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
35°35′48″N 87°17′35″W / 35.59667°N 87.29306°W