Hampshire, Tennessee
Hampshire is an unincorporated community in Maury County, Tennessee, United States.[1]
Hampshire | |
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| Motto(s): Neighbors oe'r the Hills, "A Little Place with Lots of Heart" | |
| Founded by | John Hunter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 185.57 km2 (71.65 sq mi) |
| • Land | 185.57 km2 (71.65 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0 km2 (0 sq mi) 0% |
| Elevation | 184.09 m (603.97 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,473 |
| • Density | 7.9/km2 (21/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| Zip code | 38461 |
| Area code(s) | 931 |
Education
Hampshire Unit School, enrolling kindergarten through grade 12, is operated as a unit of Maury County Public Schools.[2]
Police protection
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
Hampshire is protected by the Hampshire Fire Department, division of the Maury County Fire Department.
Events
Hampshire recently began its annual "Hampshire Jubilee and Festival," which includes vendors, food trucks, and live music.
Notable residents
References
- "Hampshire, Tennessee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Maury County Board of Education". Archived from the original on 2011-08-10. Retrieved 2011-08-20.
Municipalities and communities of Maury County, Tennessee, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Maury County map | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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