Old Glory, Tennessee

Old Glory is an unincorporated community in Blount County, in the U.S. state of Tennessee.[1]

History

A gas station owner who painted his building the colors of Old Glory caused the surrounding community's name to be adopted.[2]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Old Glory, Tennessee
  2. ^ Miller, Larry L. (2001). Tennessee Place-names. Indiana University Press. p. 155. ISBN 0-253-21478-5.

35°46′35″N 84°01′32″W / 35.77639°N 84.02556°W / 35.77639; -84.02556


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