White Pine, Tennessee

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White Pine
Town
White Pine Tennessee 25E.jpg
S. State St./US 25E, facing north
Town of White Pine, TN Seal.webp
Seal
Motto: 
"Deeply Rooted in Heritage & Proudly Growing Toward the Future" [1]
Jefferson County Tennessee Incorporated and Unincorporated areas White Pine Highlighted 4780360.svg
Location of White Pine in Jefferson and Hamblen counties in Tennessee
Coordinates: 36°6′31″N83°17′31″W / 36.10861°N 83.29194°W / 36.10861; -83.29194
Country United States
State Tennessee
Counties Jefferson, Hamblen
Settled1780s [2]
Founded1870 [2]
Incorporated1915 [3]
Named for Eastern White Pine tree once prominently located in town's center [2]
Government
[4]
 • Type Mayor-aldermanic
 •  Mayor Fred Taylor
 • Aldermen
List of Aldermen
Area
[5]
 • Total2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2)
 • Land2.87 sq mi (7.44 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[6]
1,148 ft (350 m)
Population
 (2020) [7]
 • Total2,471
 • Density860.38/sq mi (332.16/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
37890
Area code 865
FIPS code 47-80360 [8]
GNIS feature ID2406879 [6] [9]
Website whitepinetn.gov

White Pine is a town in Jefferson and Hamblen counties in Tennessee, United States. [6] It is part of the Morristown metropolitan area. The population was 2,471 at the 2020 census. [10]

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History

Before the settlement of the area by European settlers, the White Pine area was inhabited by an early group of Woodland Indians. The area was used by the group as a site for several large burial grounds and a trail used later by settlers of the community. [11]

European settlers first arrived in present-day White Pine during the final years of the American Revolutionary War. The community was originally known as "Dandridge Crossing", based on its proximity to the Jefferson County seat, Dandridge. [11] After the American Civil War, a railroad route was constructed in the area, crossing a prominent stagecoach path. [11] The town was later founded in 1870 due to the growth of the area. [11] The town was renamed to White Pine in 1873, after a large pine tree that once stood along Main Street. [2] Twenty years later, White Pine was officially incorporated. [11]

In 1905, a major portion of the town's downtown district was lost in a major fire, leading to the later dissolution of the town, [12] [11] In 1915, White Pine incorporated once again into a town after the completion of rebuilding efforts in the central business district. [11] During the 19th and early 20th century, several businesses were established in the downtown area, including a medical clinic, a pharmacy, a hardware store, and a grocery store. [11]

In 1926, White Pine High School was built in the town. It remained operational until 1976. [11]

In 1963, construction began on Interstate 81 in White Pine. The later completion of I-81 prompted the relocation of businesses from White Pine's central business district to along the exits of I-81. [11]

Geography

White Pine is located in northeastern Jefferson County. The town limits extend north to the Hamblen County line, crossing into Hamblen County at Interstate 81 exit 8.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.8 km2), all land. [10]

It is about 40 miles (64 km) east of Knoxville. [13] The Southern and Southeastern border of White Pine runs along the Douglas Lake.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920 421—
1930 51622.6%
1940 497−3.7%
1950 78056.9%
1960 1,03532.7%
1970 1,53248.0%
1980 1,90024.0%
1990 1,771−6.8%
2000 1,99712.8%
2010 2,19610.0%
2020 2,47112.5%
2023 (est.)2,571 [14] 4.0%
Sources: [15] [16] [7]

2020 census

White Pine racial composition [17]
RaceNumberPercentage
White (non-Hispanic)1,99880.86%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)311.25%
Native American 40.16%
Asian 210.85%
Pacific Islander 80.32%
Other/Mixed 973.93%
Hispanic or Latino 31212.63%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,471 people, 852 households, and 509 families residing in the town.

2000 census

As of the census [8] of 2000, there were 1,997 people, 828 households, and 579 families residing in the town. The population density was 786.7 inhabitants per square mile (303.7/km2). There were 886 housing units at an average density of 349.0 units per square mile (134.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.74% White, 0.90% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 2.20% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.50% of the population.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,078, and the median income for a family was $31,464. Males had a median income of $26,944 versus $22,989 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,605. About 14.7% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.4% of those under age 18 and 20.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Old Dominion Freight Line operates a regional logistics center in White Pine near exit 4 on I-81. [18]

White Pine is also home to the Walters State Community College Great Smokies Mountain Expo Center. The Expo Center includes a 98,000 square-foot pavilion with a 300' x 150' show ring, seating for 3,900. Opened in 1996, the Expo Center hosts over 60 events each year, including horse and livestock shows, BMX racing, boat and RV shows, concerts, high school and college graduation ceremonies and rodeos. [19]

Arts and culture

From 2019 to 2022, the town hosted the annual Lakeside of the Smokies Balloonfest, a hot air balloon festival dedicated to promoting the sport of hot air ballooning and the area's significant agriculture and heritage. [20] It is considered to be the largest hot air balloon festival in Tennessee. [21] Beginning in 2023 it moved to Dandridge. [22]

Education

Public school

White Pine School (K-8) in White Pine is operated by the Jefferson County Schools District. White Pine high school students attend Jefferson County High School in neighboring Dandridge along with other students in the Jefferson County Schools District. [23]

Private school

White Pine is also the location of Lakeway Christian Academy, a private Christian academy for students in grades 6–12. It opened in the summer of 2020. [24]

Transportation

White Pine has two exits on Interstate 81 (Exits 4 and 8). I-81 leads northeast 73 miles (117 km) to Bristol and southwest 6 miles (10 km) to its southern terminus at Interstate 40. Via I-81 and I-40, Knoxville is 41 miles (66 km) southwest of White Pine. [11]

Tennessee State Route 113 is White Pine's Main Street, runs northeast to US 25E and southwest 10 miles (16 km) to Dandridge. Tennessee State Route 341 (also known as White Pine Road, Roy Messer Highway and Old Airport Road) runs west to east through the western and southern parts of the town, connecting I-81 at Exit 4 with US 25E.

U.S. Route 25E/Tennessee State Route 32 runs south to north through the town and is known as State Street. US 25E leads north 8 miles (13 km) to Morristown and south 12 miles (19 km) to Newport. Tennessee State Route 66 runs through a small portion of the western part of the town.

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 David Noonkesser, "White Pine History Archived 2012-06-06 at the Wayback Machine ," Town of White Pine website. Retrieved: March 1, 2013.
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  7. 1 2 "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
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  19. ↑ "About – Expo Center – Walters State Community College".
  20. ↑ "About the Festival". Lakeside of the Smokies Balloonfest. February 27, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Smokey Bear Balloon coming to White Pine balloon fest". Citizen Tribune. October 7, 2019. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  22. ↑ "Schedule + Map - Lakeside of the Smokies Balloonfest". February 27, 2020.
  23. ↑ "Jefferson County School District". jc-tn.net. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  24. ↑ Inman, Katie (July 26, 2020). "'It's been quite a challenge." Lakeway Christian Academy starts first school year during pandemic". WBIR-TV . Retrieved August 4, 2020.
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