Going back to its beginning, Bells was originally named Bell's Depot. For more information about the names of Bells, see The Names of Bells on our Genealogy Page.
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Bells had an population of 2,435 people (or an increase of 12.16% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Bells had a population of 2,437 people (which is 16.71% of the total population of Crockett County). This makes Bells the county's 2nd most populous community.
The population of Bells represents 0.04% of the population of Tennessee (which has 6,346,105 people), making it the state's 147th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 2,437 people, the population of Bells increased 12.25% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 2,171 people).
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 11 communities that are also named Bells - they are located in Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi (3), North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Bells. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Bells.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Bells. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Bells.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Bells. See our Newspapers Page for Bells.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Bells ...
Looking for more information about Bells? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Bells, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Bells.
Adding Bells to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Bells in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Bells was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Bells post office opened in 1894.
We also found Bells in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
If you're interested in how the shape of Tennessee's counties, including Crockett, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Bells - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Bells). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Bells or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: