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Alder Branch is an unincorporated community in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It is accessible via State Route 338, outside of the city of Sevierville. The area is named for the Alder Branch Baptist Church founded in 1836, which itself is named for the Alder Branch stream which flows through the area.

Alder Branch
Unincorporated community
Alder Branch
Location within the state of Tennessee
Alder Branch
Alder Branch (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°55′18″N 83°33′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountySevier
Elevation
948 ft (289 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID1314572[1]

William Atchley, a locally famous Baptist preacher and member of the church, deeded a portion of his property to the Alder Branch Baptist Church and Cemetery where he now lies in state.[2]


Geography


Alder Branch is located at 35°55′18″N 83°33′19″W and has a mean elevation of 948 feet (289 metres)[1]


References


  1. "Alder Branch, Tennessee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "Tennessee's Pioneer Baptist Preachers - WILLIAM ATCHLEY". Archived from the original on September 5, 2006. Retrieved July 8, 2006.





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