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Encyclopedia > Camden, Tennessee

Camden is a city in Benton County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 3,828 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Benton CountyGR6. Benton County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Area  Ranked 36th  - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 km²)  - Width 120 miles (195 km)  - Length 440 miles (710 km)  - % water 2. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Benton County is a county located in the state of Tennessee. ...

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Geography

Location of Camden, Tennessee

Camden is positioned at 36°2′47″N, 88°5′9″W (36.046344, -88.085944)GR1. Only three miles west of the western branch of the Tennessee River, Camden is approximately 20 miles south of Paris, TN; 85 miles west of Nashville, TN; and 120 miles east of Memphis, TN. Image File history File links TNMap-doton-Camden. ... A riverboat passing under the Henley Street Bridge on the Tennessee River. ... The replica of the Eiffel tower in Paris, Tennessee. ... Nickname: Location in Davidson County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates: , Country United States State Tennessee Counties Davidson County Founded: 1779 Incorporated: 1806 Government  - Mayor Bill Purcell (D) Area  - City  526. ... For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 58.5 km² (22.6 mi²). 28.7 km² (11.1 mi²) of it is land and 29.8 km² (11.5 mi²) of it (50.88%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,828 people, 1,631 households, and 1,014 families residing in the city. The population density was 133.2/km² (344.9/mi²). There were 1,840 housing units at an average density of 64.0/km² (165.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.08% White, 5.33% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,631 households out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.81. “Spouse” redirects here. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 26.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 81.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $26,348, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $27,413 versus $20,142 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,271. About 11.6% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.1% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Media

Radio Stations

  • WAKQ-FM 105.5 "Today's Best Music with Ace & TJ in the Morning"
  • WTPR-AM 710 "The Greatest Hits of All Time"
  • WTPR-FM 101.7 "The Greatest Hits of All Time"

... Ace & TJ The Ace & TJ show is a syndicated morning show out of KISS 95. ... WENK-AM 1240 went on the air with 250 watts day and night from the upstairs of a furniture store on October 26, 1946. ... WENK-AM 1240 went on the air with 250 watts day and night from the upstairs of a furniture store on October 26, 1946. ...

Lifestyle

Camden and Benton County function on primarily an agrarian economy, and Camden serves as a bedroom community for the Tennessee Valley Authority facility and the DuPont titanium dioxide production plant in New Johnsonville, TN, five miles to the east and on the other side of the Tennessee River. New Johnsonville is a city located in Humphreys County, Tennessee. ...


In the past, Camden and Benton County were known for sorghum production, however, the last sorghum production facility shut down in summer 2001. Tourism, however, is quickly supplanting it, with the well-promoted Tennessee Freshwater Pearl Museum at Birdsong Resort & Marina providing an influx of out-of-town dollars. Pearls, both farmed and harvested in the wild, have been a staple of Benton County for years. The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm is the only one of it's kind in North America. Birdsong Resort, Marina and Lakeside RV and Tent Campgounds offers tours of the farm and museum daily located off Interstate 40 at the Birdsong Exit # 133 which is halfway between Nashville and Memphis. Species About 30 species, see text Sorghum is a genus of numerous species of grasses, some of which are raised for grain and many of which are utilised as fodder plants either cultivated or as part of pasture. ...


Another notable event in Camden is the Bargain Highway, where parts of U.S. Highway 641 and U.S. Highway 79 are transformed into a 30-mile yardsale during Labor Day Weekend.


People associated with Camden

  • Nyman Furr - Fiddle player, bassist, singer, songwriter with Nyman Furr & The Little Juice Band. Also played with Maggie Lee & The Percussions.
  • Bob Keast - One of Tennessee's Official Ambassadores whose expertise is in tourism, recreation, conservation, environment, community involvement and commerce. Keast owns The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm, Museum, Tour and Pearl Jewelry Showroom along with the second generation family owned Birdsong Resort, Marina and Lakeside RV and Tent Campgrounds. Keast is also known for his promotions and events with such notable persons as country superstar Billy Ray Cyrus along with events known as Boat/Travel/RV shows that have been held in Jackson, Paducah, Huntingdon and Franklin. Bob Keast had the vision in the early 90's to bring together the attractions, counties, cities, chambers and development districts to organize the Tennessee River Runs Throught It then to spin off the Tennessee River Trails which ultimately became a legislative action to develop the Tennessee River Resort District Act of 2005 comprising of the 9 counties bordering the Tennessee River's beautiful Kentucky Lake in Middle and West Tennessee allowing for additional funding thru sales tax to promote tourism in the counties of Benton, Humphreys, Henry, Houston, Decatur, Wayne, Hardin and Stewart.

Keast and his family has owned this world class fishing, camping and hunting resort since 1961. He and his wife Janis along with Pearl their Lab live on the premises and operate the recreational complex all year around in the same family tradition with the finest in southern hospitality. Visit www.BirdsongResort.com, www.TennesseeRiverPearls.com, www.HeavyWeightPromotions.com and www.BobKeast.com. Patsy Cline (b. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Tennessee House of Representatives, in American politics, is the lower house of the state legislature of Tennessee, formally called the Tennessee General Assembly. ...


External links


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Camden - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (172 words)
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Camden, Tennessee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (566 words)
Camden is a city in Benton County, Tennessee, United States.
Only three miles west of the western branch of the Tennessee River, Camden is approximately 20 miles south of Paris, TN; 85 miles west of Nashville, TN; and 120 miles east of Memphis, TN.
Camden and Benton County function on primarily an agrarian economy, and Camden serves as a bedroom community for the Tennessee Valley Authority facility and the DuPont titanium dioxide production plant in New Johnsonville, TN, five miles to the east and on the other side of the Tennessee River.
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