Briceville
Census-designated place in Anderson County, Tennessee
Briceville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Anderson County, Tennessee, with 334 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rocky Top, 3.6 miles NE.
- 334residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 692 / sq mipopulation density
- 37769ZIP code
About Briceville
Briceville is an unincorporated community in Anderson County, Tennessee. It is included in the Knoxville, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The community is named for railroad tycoon and one-term Democratic U.S. Senator Calvin S. Brice of Ohio, who was instrumental in bringing railroad service to the town.
The Briceville zip code, 37710, which also includes a large remote mountain area west of the community formerly served by the now-closed Devonia post office, had a population of 1,441 as of the 2000 U.S. Census.
Briceville's economy was historically based on coal mining. Briceville played an important role in three major late-19th and early-20th century incidents related to the region's coal mining activities: the Coal Creek War in 1891, the Fraterville Mine disaster of 1902, and the Cross Mountain Mine disaster of 1911.
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Briceville had 334 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 334 |
|---|---|
| Density | 692 per sq mi (267 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Briceville at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Anderson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 334 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1778° N, 84.1836° W |
| ZIP code | 37769 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4708400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Briceville
- Rocky Top3.6 mi NE
- Clinton6.2 mi SE
- Norris7.2 mi E
- Andersonville8.5 mi E
- Caryville9.3 mi N
- Jacksboro10.9 mi N
- Oliver Springs12.5 mi SW
- Powell13.0 mi SE
- La Follette13.8 mi N
- Karns14.4 mi S
- Halls15.4 mi SE
- Petros15.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Briceville
What county is Briceville in?
Briceville is in Anderson County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Briceville, TN?
334 people lived in Briceville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Briceville, TN?
The ZIP code of Briceville is 37769.
What is the elevation of Briceville?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Briceville?
Rocky Top (3.6 mi), Clinton (6.2 mi), Norris (7.2 mi), Andersonville (8.5 mi), Caryville (9.3 mi).
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