Step Inside The Nameless Tennessee Town With Fewer Than 100 Residents

Our cities in Tennessee are some of the best in the country, but it’s the smallest towns that make Tennessee what it is. There’s nothing quite like small-town life in Tennessee, and the following small town has one of the most interesting stories (and names) in the entire state. Here are just some of the things that make Nameless, Tennessee, interesting and why you should start planning your visit now.

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In Jackson County, a little over an hour east of Nashville, there is a small town named Nameless, and it is one of the most quintessentially cool small towns.

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Like all small towns, Nameless has its fair share of local history. The town is unincorporated now, but it had a post office from 1866 until 1909.

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While there's no definitive history on how the town got its name, one of the most popular theories is that the town's application for a post office left the town name blank, causing the Post Office Department to issue it the name "Nameless."

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At its peak, the town had a population of about 250 people, a two-room school house, and the J.T. Watts General Merchandise Store. The store closed in 1978, but it still holds some pretty neat significance for the town.

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Four times a year, the J.T. Watts General Store opens its doors and hosts a sort of town party for anyone who wants to join. They serve up free Moon Pies, bologna and cheese sandwiches, and Coca-Cola in glass bottles.

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The parties are typically timed to coordinate with the nearby town of Granville's seasonal festivals, meaning there's one on Memorial Day weekend, and others in September, October, and December.

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Have you ever heard of Nameless, Tennessee? Do you think you'll be visiting?

If you’re looking for more information on this Nameless little town in Tennessee, then you can find it either here or here.

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