McKenzie, Tennessee

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McKenzie, Tennessee
McKenzie Station
City
McKenzie Depot, McKenzie, Tennessee 1.JPG
The McKenzie Depot, September 2014
Motto: 
This is your town...
Weakley County Tennessee Incorporated and Unincorporated areas McKenzie Highlighted 4744940.svg
Location of McKenzie in Weakley County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 36°7′59″N88°31′2″W / 36.13306°N 88.51722°W / 36.13306; -88.51722
Country United States
State Tennessee
Counties Carroll, Weakley, Henry
Incorporated1869
Named after James Monroe McKenzie (1818-1873)
Government
 • MayorRyan Griffin
 • Vice MayorJessie Townes
Area
[1]
 • Total
6.37 sq mi (16.50 km2)
 • Land6.37 sq mi (16.49 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
492 ft (150 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
 • Total
5,529
 • Density868.3/sq mi (335.24/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38201
Area code 731
FIPS code 47-44940 [4]
GNIS feature ID1326832 [2]
Website www.mckenzietn.gov

McKenzie is a city at the tripoint of Carroll, Henry, and Weakley counties in Tennessee, United States. The population was 5,310 at the 2010 census. [5]

Contents

History

The city of McKenzie was originally surveyed and platted in 1865 on land that belonged to James McKenzie. This land was at the crossroads of the main lines for the Nashville & Northwestern Railroad and the Louisville & Memphis Railroad, and a station, originally called "McKenzie Station" was erected at the crossing. [6] The town was incorporated by the state of Tennessee on January 22, 1869. [7]

On October 15, 1887, the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, visited the town and stayed overnight at the McKenzie Hotel, next door to the depot. [7]

Geography

McKenzie is located in northern Carroll County at 36°7′59″N88°31′2″W / 36.13306°N 88.51722°W / 36.13306; -88.51722 (36.133189, -88.517189). [8] A small part of the city extends north into Henry County, and a smaller part extends west into Weakley County. U.S. Route 79 passes through the city southeast of the center, leading northeast 17 miles (27 km) to Paris and southwest 20 miles (32 km) to Milan. Tennessee State Route 22 runs through the east side of the city as a bypass, leading northwest 25 miles (40 km) to Martin and southeast 10 miles (16 km) to Huntingdon.

According to the United States Census Bureau, McKenzie has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16.2 km2), all land. [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890 1,166—
1900 1,2668.6%
1910 1,3224.4%
1920 1,63023.3%
1930 1,85814.0%
1940 2,0198.7%
1950 3,77486.9%
1960 3,7800.2%
1970 4,87328.9%
1980 5,40510.9%
1990 5,168−4.4%
2000 5,2952.5%
2010 5,3100.3%
2020 5,5294.1%
Sources: [9] [10] [3]

2020 census

McKenzie racial composition [11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)4,23576.6%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)69912.64%
Native American 130.24%
Asian 300.54%
Other/Mixed 2664.81%
Hispanic or Latino 2865.17%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,529 people, 2,116 households, and 1,278 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 5,295 people, 2,131 households, and 1,412 families residing in the city. The population density was 957.9 inhabitants per square mile (369.8/km2). There were 2,382 housing units at an average density of 430.9 units per square mile (166.4 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 82.80% White, 14.24% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population.

1896 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from McKenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from McKenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee. LOC sanborn08342 003-1.jpg
1896 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from McKenzie, Carroll County, Tennessee

There were 2,131 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,319, and the median income for a family was $34,322. Males had a median income of $26,038 versus $19,090 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,723. About 10.4% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

1940 Census Enumeration District Map for McKenzie, TN 1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Tennessee - Carroll County - McKenzie - ED 9-5, ED 9-28 - NARA - 5839234 (page 1).jpg
1940 Census Enumeration District Map for McKenzie, TN

Bethel University

Since 1872, Bethel University's campus has been located on the north side of town. [12] This Cumberland Presbyterian affiliated university offers Bachelors and master's degrees in multiple fields. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and operates.satellite campuses in Jackson, TN, and Paris, TN. [13]

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Formerly the formerly named the McKenzie State Area Vocational School, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology is one of 46 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system and offers courses in Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Machine Shop, Refrigeration, Office Occupations Instructor, Welding, Masonry, Industrial Maintenance, and HVAC. [14]

McKenzie Special School District

    McKenzie has alot of involvement in sports. On December 2, 2022, McKenzie won the 1A football championship after beating Clay County 34-14. McKenzie has made it to the 1A football championship game every year since 2021, except 2024 after losing to the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering 34-40. In 2021, McKenzie went 14-1. They played Moore County in the first round at home and beat them 63-12.
    After they beat Moore County, they hosted Cornersville at home and beat them 28-0. Then they traveled to Fayetteville and barely won 14-8. Then, they hosted sub-state against Peabody and won 36-30. Then, they would go on to go to state and lose to South Pittsburg, 21-24. Then, the next year they would go undefeated, 15-0.
    In the first round, they hosted Wayne County and beat them 63-0. Then, they hosted Moore County 56-21. They hosted Fayetteville the next week at home and beat them 20-18. Then, they would travel to Memphis to play the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering for Substate and beat them 34-0. Then, they would go on to beat Clay County 34-14. 
    In 2024, they played Dresden in Week 2 and lost 14-42 at home, but would eventually host them during Substate and beat them 25-14. In the first round, they beat Cornersville 34-14 and then beat Collinwood at home, 43-0. They then traveled to Moore County and would eventually win 28-27. After beating Dresden in Substate, they traveled to Chattanooga for state but lost to South Pittsburg 7-14. 
    In boys basketball McKenzie won the Region 6 championship game on March 3, 2022 against West Carroll, beating them 59-51, and then host at home against Richland in Substate and win 58-50, and headed to the state tournament in Murfreesboro. They played Peabody, a Region 7 team, and lost 48-63.
    On March 2, 2023, they beat Frank Hughes 56-46 in the Region 6 championship game and hosted a substate game, which would be played at crisp arena at Bethel University. They hosted Moore County in substate and won 55-36. They would go back to the state tournament and play University School from Johnson City and lost 53-56. 
    On March 5, 2024, after beating Frank Hughes 58-48, they would play McEwen and lost 56-57. They were 1 point away from going back to substate. 
    In 2022, McKenzie's girls basketball team would beat Wayne County in the state tournament. On March 2, 2021, McKenzie beat Houston County in the Region 6 girls championship game, winning 73-58. Then, they would play Moore County at home and would win 63-50.
    In 2023, McKenzie's girls basketball team would be back to back state championships. On March 1, 2023, they beat Perry County, 75-49, and would host substate against Huntland on March 4, 2023, and win 67-57. On March 11, 2023 They beat Wayne County 71-54 in the state championship game.
    From 2022 to 2025, McKenzie's baseball team had 4 back to back state appearances but did not win the state tournament.

Cultural Institutions

Media

The First Presbyterian Church in McKenzie, September 2014 First Presbyterian Church, McKenzie, Tennessee 1.jpg
The First Presbyterian Church in McKenzie, September 2014

Radio

Newspapers

Online News Publications

See also

References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: McKenzie, Tennessee
  3. 1 2 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  4. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): McKenzie city, Tennessee". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ Goodspeed's History of Tennessee. Nashville, TN: Goodspeed's Publishing Company. 1887. pp. 797–813, 847–888. ISBN   0893081132.{{cite book}}: ISBN / Date incompatibility (help)
  7. 1 2 "History | McKenzie TN". www.mckenzietn.org. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  10. ↑ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Bethel History". Bethel University. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  13. ↑ "About Bethel". Bethel University. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  14. ↑ "The College | TCAT McKenzie". tcatmckenzie.edu. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
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