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.
Norene, Tennessee | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Norene as seen from State Route 266 | |
| Coordinates: 36°03′24″N 86°14′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Wilson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
| • Total | 148 |
| • Density | 86.55/sq mi (33.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 37136 |
| Area code | 615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304185[3] |
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| 2020 | 148 | — | |
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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]
Norene is served by Wilson County Schools.[7] Its zoned schools are Watertown Elementary School, Watertown Middle School, and Watertown High School.[8]
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County seat: Lebanon | ||
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