Covington, TN
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About Covington
- • Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers was born in Covington.
- • Covington is home to the first Rural Electrification Administration project in Tennessee.
- • The Memphis to Nashville stagecoach route established Covington as a key stop.
- • Legend says a gold brick is buried under the Covington courthouse.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Covington's cotton-based economy.
- • Named in 1824 for General Leonard Covington, it was incorporated in 1830.
- • With a population around 8,500, it's smaller than many Memphis suburbs.
- • Its elevation is 351 feet, making it relatively flat.
- • Agriculture and manufacturing are key sectors in Covington's economy.
- • Life in Covington offers a slow-paced, small-town, friendly atmosphere.
- • The Memphis Grizzlies are the closest NBA team, known for their 'grit and grind' era.
- • Covington High School has a fierce rivalry with neighboring Brighton High School.