Hampshire, Tennessee
Hampshire | |
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| Motto(s): Neighbors oe'r the Hills, "A Little Place with Lots of Heart" | |
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| 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 |
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.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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