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Van Buren County

Population in 2011: 1,601. Population change since 2000: -6.5%
 

Males: 782  (48.8%)
Females: 819  (51.2%)

Median resident age:  43.4 years
Tennessee median age:  41.3 years

Zip codes: 38585.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $20,316 (it was $25,583 in 2000)
Spencer:

$20,316
Tennessee:

$41,725
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $13,609

Spencer town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $81,739 (it was $51,300 in 2000)
Spencer:

$81,739
Tennessee:

$137,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $87,208; Detached houses: $95,338; Townhouses or other attached units: $98,873; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $7,462; Mobile homes: $52,235

Median gross rent in 2009: $406.

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  • White alone - 1,548 (96.7%)
  • Two or more races - 21 (1.3%)
  • Black alone - 16 (1.0%)
  • Hispanic - 9 (0.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 3 (0.2%)
  • Asian alone - 4 (0.2%)

Races in Spencer detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Spencer: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (21.1%), Irish (9.2%), English (6.2%), German (5.1%), Scotch-Irish (2.0%), Dutch (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1820 feet

Land area: 6.83 square miles.

Population density: 235 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Spencer:

  • High school or higher: 60.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Spencer town:

  • Never married: 14.6%
  • Now married: 59.7%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 7.6%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

3 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.2%
Tennessee:  2.8%



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Spencer, Tennessee as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Spencer to the number of sex offenders is 242 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $218 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $325 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Chattanooga, TN (49.5 miles , pop. 155,554).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Nashville-Davidson, TN (78.3 miles , pop. 545,524).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (438.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Mooneyham, TN (2.7 miles ), Doyle, TN (2.9 miles ), Welchland, TN (2.9 miles ), Campaign, TN (3.4 miles ), Sparta, TN (3.6 miles ), Cumberland Plateau, TN (3.6 miles ), Bon De Croft, TN (3.7 miles ), Irving College, TN (3.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $44,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $197,500
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $101,900
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $320,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $200,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 35.74 N, Longitude: 85.46 W

Area code: 931

Spencer household income distribution Spencer home values distribution


 

Crime in Spencer by Year
Type 2001 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 000000001
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.061.9
Rapes 000000100
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.059.00.00.0
Robberies 000000001
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.061.9
Assaults 221210110
per 100,000 115.7116.758.4116.659.40.059.059.30.0
Burglaries 2554336104
per 100,000 115.7291.7292.1233.1178.3178.4353.8592.8247.7
Thefts 99133112119147
per 100,000 520.8525.1759.3174.8653.61248.51120.3829.9433.4
Auto thefts 121004111
per 100,000 57.9116.758.40.00.0237.859.059.361.9
Arson 000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 59.077.169.948.552.684.8138.795.0189.5

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Crime in Spencer detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 3 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.86
Tennessee average:

2.52

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

11.4%
Tennessee:

8.3%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +587 (+52.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (41%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Health care and social assistance (11%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Other services, except public administration (4%)
  • Manufacturing (27%)
  • Retail trade (21%)
  • Health care and social assistance (16%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (23%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (3%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Spencer-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 109% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 34.8 miles away from the Spencer town center killed 16 people and injured 190 people.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.8 miles away from the town center killed 10 people and injured 51 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Spencer-area historical earthquake activity is below Tennessee state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Depth: 12.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 87.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 84.1 miles away from Spencer center
On 12/8/2001 at 01:08:21, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 82.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/12/2005 at 06:27:30, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 5.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.1 miles away from the city center
On 7/5/1995 at 14:16:44, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 74.8 miles away from Spencer center
On 6/17/1998 at 08:00:23, a magnitude 3.6 (3.3 MB, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 60.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Van Buren County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Spencer:

  • WHITE COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 14 miles away; SPARTA, TN)
  • RIVER PARK HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; MC MINNVILLE, TN)
  • CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 26 miles away; CROSSVILLE, TN)

Political contributions by individuals in Spencer, TN

Airports located in Spencer:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Spencer:

  • Tennessee Technological University (about 30 miles; Cookeville, TN; Full-time enrollment: 8,679)
  • Chattanooga State Community College (about 47 miles; Chattanooga, TN; FT enrollment: 4,410)
  • Roane State Community College (about 49 miles; Harriman, TN; FT enrollment: 3,464)
  • The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (about 50 miles; Chattanooga, TN; FT enrollment: 8,652)
  • Cleveland State Community College (about 50 miles; Cleveland, TN; FT enrollment: 2,031)
  • Middle Tennessee State University (about 52 miles; Murfreesboro, TN; FT enrollment: 19,827)
  • Lee University (about 52 miles; Cleveland, TN; FT enrollment: 3,586)

Public high school in Spencer:

Public elementary/middle school in Spencer:

Private elementary/middle school in Spencer:

  • FAITH TRINITY ACADEMY (Students: 62; Location: 14444 STATE ROUTE 111; Grades: UG - UG)
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Library in Spencer:

  • BURRITT MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $32,754; Location: 424 COLLEGE STREET; 11,525 books; 393 audio materials; 568 video materials; 32 state licensed databases; 20 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Spencer: Spencer Fire and Rescue (A), Van Buren County Courthouse (B), Van Buren County Ambulance Service (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Spencer Cemetery (1), Denney Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Spencer Water Supply Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Ole Luke's Pay Lake & Game Room (1075 Drake And Shockley South).

Courts: Van Buren County - County Court Clerk (Highway 30), County Government Offices - Van Buren County- Circuit Court Clerk (Highway 30).

 

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 28.0%
(28.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 85.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Tennessee:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  66.3%
Whole state:  69.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.7%
Whole state:  4.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Spencer, TN


61 people in nursing homes
17 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Spencer compared to Tennessee state average:

Spencer, Tennessee environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Spencer (2011 data):

  • Citizens Tri-County Bank: Spencer Branch at 489 Spring Street, branch established on 1914/01/01. Info updated 2011/08/09: Bank assets: $568.5 mil, Deposits: $503.4 mil, headquarters in Dunlap, TN, positive income, 22 total offices, Holding Company: Sequatchie Valley Bancshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Spencer travel time to work - commute


Spencer mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (49%)
  • Electricity (43%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Van Buren County Tennessee:




2008 Presidential Election results in Van Buren County Tennessee:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Spencer (based on Van Buren County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 34.22%
Here34.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChurches of ChristChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Duck River and Kindred Baptists AssociationsOther
Adherents40.3%28.4%12.6%6.5%12.3%
Congregations21.7%43.5%13.0%4.3%17.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Van Buren County:

5.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.9%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Van Buren County:

30.5%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.9%
State:

13.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,576
Police Protection - Officers 3$6,376$25,5040$0
Streets and Highways 1$1,716$20,5920$0
Sewerage 2$3,416$20,4960$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$653
Water Supply 6$11,597$23,1940$0
Totals for Government 12$23,105$23,1058$4,229

Spencer government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $321,000 ($200.50)
    Financial Administration: $36,000 ($22.49)
    Parks & Recreation: $7,000 ($4.37)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $1,331,000 ($831.36)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $1,331,000 ($831.36)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $13,000 ($8.12)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $266,000 ($166.15)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $585,000 ($365.40)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $109,000 ($68.08)
    Highways: $47,000 ($29.36)
  • Tax - Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $76,000 ($47.47)
    Other Selective Sales: $28,000 ($17.49)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $138,000 ($86.20)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $80,000 ($49.97)

7.57% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,537 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.57%
Tennessee average:

7.52%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from White County, TN  1.28% ($14,609 average AGI)
from Warren County, TN  1.17% ($22,714)


7.42% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($78,992 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.42%
Tennessee average:

6.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Warren County, TN  1.56% ($24,893 average AGI)
to White County, TN  1.39% ($23,160)
to Putnam County, TN  0.67% ($574,667)

Strongest AM radio stations in Spencer:

  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WTZX (860 AM; 1 kW; SPARTA, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSDQ (1190 AM; daytime; 5 kW; DUNLAP, TN; Owner: RODGSON, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSMT (1050 AM; 1 kW; SPARTA, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Spencer:

  • WZYZ (90.1 FM; SPENCER, TN; Owner: CHURCH FAITH TRINITY ASSEMBLIES)
  • W211AS (90.1 FM; SPENCER, TN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WKZP (107.3 FM; SPENCER, TN; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRKK-FM (105.5 FM; SPARTA, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMKW (89.3 FM; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WGSQ (94.7 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUSY (100.7 FM; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOWF (102.5 FM; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: PEG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSMC-FM (90.5 FM; COLLEGEDALE, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVT)
  • WKXD-FM (106.9 FM; MONTEREY, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WDNT-FM (104.9 FM; DAYTON, TN; Owner: J. L. BREWER BROADCASTING OF CLEVELAND, LLC)
  • WDEF-FM (92.3 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: JACKSON TELECASTERS, INC.)
  • WDOD-FM (96.5 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: WDOD OF CHATTANOOGA, INC.)
  • WSKZ (106.5 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWSR (105.7 FM; ROCKWOOD, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WAYB-FM (95.7 FM; GRAYSVILLE, TN; Owner: FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER CHURCH, INC.)
  • WMBW (88.9 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WWOG (90.9 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: SOMERSET EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WUTC (88.1 FM; CHATTANOOGA, TN; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE)
  • WOGT (107.9 FM; EAST RIDGE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Spencer:

  • WFLI-TV (Channel 53; CLEVELAND, TN; Owner: CHATTANOOGA MEDIA HOLDINGS, L.L.C.)
  • WBXX-TV (Channel 20; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF TENNESSEE, LLC)
  • WCTE (Channel 22; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: UPPER CUMBERLAND BROADCAST COUNCIL)
Spencer, Tennessee:
  • Fatal accident count: 9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 15
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 3
  • Fatalities: 10
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 24
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0
Tennessee average:
  • Fatal accident count: 120
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 191
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 40
  • Fatalities: 132
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 308
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 11
See more detailed statistics of Spencer fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 7 meters (23ft)
Total average daily traffic: 6,930
Total average daily truck traffic: 316

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Spencer)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Water Tank Hwy 30 .4 Mi E Of Jct 111 & 30 (Lat: 35.746722 Lon: -85.462750), Call Sign: WNMQ308, Licensee ID: L00282997
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/28/1998, Expiration Date: 09/15/2008, Cancellation Date: 11/01/2008
    Registrant: C & S Communications, 1445 E 10th St, Cookeville, TN 38501, Phone: (615) 528-6528

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 35.748889 Lon: -85.467222, Call Sign: WPTZ716
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.930 MHz, 159.525 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/18/2002, Expiration Date: 01/18/2012, Certifier: Herbert C Van Winkle
    Registrant: Wireless Solutions, 1351 S Old Kentucky Rd Ste C, Cookeville, TN 38501, Phone: (931) 528-7070, Fax: (931) 528-7097
  • 911 CENTER, 112 Generations Dr, 911 Center (Lat: 35.751167 Lon: -85.467583), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4 m, Overall height: 7 m, Call Sign: WPYX541
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.262 MHz, 159.337 MHz, 159.427 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/24/2003, Expiration Date: 11/24/2013, Certifier: Kelly J Dishman
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • SPENCER, 7.2 Mi S Of (Lat: 35.659778 Lon: -85.462194), Overall height: 66.4 m, Call Sign: KIM91
    Assigned Frequencies: 3770.00 MHz, 3770.00 MHz, 3710.00 MHz, 3710.00 MHz, 3930.00 MHz, 3930.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 3790.00 MHz, 4170.00 MHz, 4170.00 MHz... (+16 more)
    Grant Date: 01/16/1990, Expiration Date: 02/01/2000, Cancellation Date: 01/27/1998
    Registrant: At&t Corp, 1200 Peachtree St 15w24, Atlanta, GA 30309

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Spencer)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: BANKS LARRY G HC HERON (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 136LB , Serial Number: HCA1, Year manufactured: 2005, Airworthiness Date: 05/24/2005
    Registrant (Corporation): Heron Creek Aviation Inc, 849 Lonewood Rd, Spencer, TN 38585
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING AEIO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 192JH , Serial Number: 669-92, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 03/31/1992
    Registrant (Individual): James B Hogue, 4111 Archie Rhinehart Pkwy, Spencer, TN 38585
  • Aircraft: WILLI DONALD EDWARD WILLI 2 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 707DW , Serial Number: DW88, Year manufactured: 1988, Airworthiness Date: 04/04/1988
    Registrant (Individual): Frank M Ferree, 833 Golden Pointe Rd, Spencer, TN 38585
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-46-310P (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 886AL , Serial Number: 4608037, Year manufactured: 1986, Airworthiness Date: 12/01/1986
    Registrant (Individual): James B Hogue, 4111 Archie Rinehart Pk, Spencer, TN 38585


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 38
  • Hazardous Condition: 2
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Spencer


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Spencer, TN

Most common first names in Spencer, TN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James3770.8 years
William3477.6 years
John2473.8 years
Robert1773.4 years
Mary1673.6 years
Thomas1572.8 years
Charles1468.8 years
Joe1370.3 years
Willie1177.8 years
George1078.6 years
Most common last names in Spencer, TN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hale2777.6 years
Simmons2570.4 years
Shockley2472.8 years
Yates2475.4 years
Madewell2373.7 years
Bouldin2076.4 years
Baker2075.8 years
Sullivan1970.0 years
Mooneyham1777.4 years
Davis1576.9 years
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Joseph A. Miceli (3)
  • Alfred Harper Ben Wilkinson (1)
  • David A. Miceli (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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