Norene is an unincorporated community in Wilson County, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is located along Tennessee State Route 266. The community has a general store, post office and churches.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 148 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[4] | |||
History
The community was once called "Henderson's Cross Roads" by the local post office upon establishment in 1878. The community's name was officially changed to Norene on February 17, 1915.[5] By 1916 it was one of the eight largest villages in Wilson County with residents numbering 100. By 1930 the population had increased to 120.[6]
Education
Norene is served by Wilson County Schools.[7] Its zoned schools are Watertown Elementary School, Watertown Middle School, and Watertown High School.[8]
Photo gallery
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Norene Post Office -
Norene General Store
Notes
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "History of Wilson County, Tennessee - Its Land and Its Life", G. Frank Burns, Editor, pg. 249.
- ^ "History of Wilson County, Tennessee - Its Land and Its Life", G. Frank Burns, Editor, pg. 250.
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Wilson County, TN" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ "School Zone Maps". Wilson County School District. Retrieved July 6, 2021. - See Watertown Elementary, Watertown Middle, and Watertown High School zones.
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