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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Quail Hollow, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Quail Hollow and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Quail Hollow:
    • 35.124517, -85.309959
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Quail Hollow
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Quail Hollow ...

We found 25 communities that share the name Quail Hollow.

There is one other community in Tennessee which is also named Quail Hollow.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another 24 communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Hamblen County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Hamblen County and lies 132 miles [212.4 km]<1> to the northeast of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of Quail Hollow.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Tuolumne County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Tuolumne County and lies 1,942 miles [3,125.3 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuolumne County community of Quail Hollow.
    • Georgia
      • Camden County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Camden County and lies 371 miles [597.1 km]<1> to the southeast of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Camden County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Fayette County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Fayette County and lies 126 miles [202.8 km] to the south southeast of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Fayette County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Richmond County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Richmond County and lies 219 miles [352.4 km] to the east southeast of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of Quail Hollow.
    • Louisiana
      • East Baton Rouge Parish
      • This Quail Hollow is located in East Baton Rouge Parish and lies 469 miles [754.8 km]<1> to the southwest of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the East Baton Rouge Parish community of Quail Hollow.
    • Maryland
      • Talbot County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Talbot County and lies 561 miles [902.8 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Talbot County community of Quail Hollow.
    • North Carolina
      • Alamance County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Alamance County and lies 336 miles [540.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alamance County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Forsyth County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Forsyth County and lies 299 miles [481.2 km] to the east northeast of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Forsyth County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Henderson County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Henderson County and lies 158 miles [254.3 km] to the east of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Henderson County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Mecklenburg County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Mecklenburg County and lies 251 miles [403.9 km] to the east of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Mecklenburg County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Nash County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Nash County and lies 423 miles [680.8 km] to the east of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Nash County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Wake County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Wake County and lies 379 miles [609.9 km] to the east of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Wilson County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Wilson County and lies 416 miles [669.5 km] to the east of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Quail Hollow.
    • Ohio
      • Wood County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Wood County and lies 441 miles [709.7 km]<1> to the north of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wood County community of Quail Hollow.
    • South Carolina
      • Aiken County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Aiken County and lies 235 miles [378.2 km]<1> to the east southeast of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Aiken County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Anderson County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Anderson County and lies 155 miles [249.4 km] to the east southeast of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Anderson County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Cherokee County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Cherokee County and lies 205 miles [329.9 km] to the east of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cherokee County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Chester County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Chester County and lies 235 miles [378.2 km] to the east of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Chester County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Darlington County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Darlington County and lies 311 miles [500.5 km] to the east of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Darlington County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Lexington County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Lexington County and lies 250 miles [402.3 km] to the east southeast of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lexington County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Spartanburg County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Spartanburg County and lies 196 miles [315.4 km] to the east of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Spartanburg County community of Quail Hollow.
    • Texas
      • Harris County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Harris County and lies 674 miles [1,084.7 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Quail Hollow.
    • Utah
      • Davis County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Davis County and lies 1,497 miles [2,409.2 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Davis County community of Quail Hollow.
      • Salt Lake County
      • This Quail Hollow is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,487 miles [2,393.1 km] to the west northwest of the Quail Hollow that is located in Hamilton County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of Quail Hollow.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Quail Hollow ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Colonial Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
    • Colonial Village is located in Hamilton County
  • Cross Creek
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cross Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cross Creek
    • Cross Creek is located in Hamilton County
  • Dale Acres
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dale Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale Acres
    • Dale Acres is located in Hamilton County
  • Edwards Point
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edwards Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards Point
    • Edwards Point is located in Hamilton County
  • Forestdale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forestdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forestdale
    • Forestdale is located in Hamilton County
  • Fountain Village
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fountain Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fountain Village
    • Fountain Village is located in Hamilton County
  • Galaxy Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galaxy Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galaxy Heights
    • Galaxy Heights is located in Hamilton County
  • Hiddenbrook
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hiddenbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hiddenbrook
    • Hiddenbrook is located in Hamilton County
  • Mountain Ridge
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Ridge
    • Mountain Ridge is located in Hamilton County
  • Red Bank
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bank have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bank
    • Red Bank is located in Hamilton County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,881 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Red Bank <3>
  • Rustic Villa
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rustic Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rustic Villa
    • Rustic Villa is located in Hamilton County
  • Shepherd Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shepherd Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shepherd Forest
    • Shepherd Forest is located in Hamilton County
  • Continue List   (5 more) ...
    • Signal Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Signal Hills
      • Signal Hills is located in Hamilton County
    • Signal Mountain
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Skyline Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Park
      • Skyline Park is located in Hamilton County
    • Spring Valley
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Hamilton County
    • Summertown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summertown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summertown
      • Summertown is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2010 Census: 866 people

How Far From Quail Hollow to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Quail Hollow to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Quail Hollow and extending to:

  • Chattanooga, which is the Seat of Hamilton County, lies just to the South.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 109 miles [175.4 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Quail Hollow to Nashville, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take about two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 7 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 5 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 525 miles [844.9 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 21 days and walking would take 30 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,413 miles [10,320.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,124 miles [11,465 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,000 miles [8,046.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Quail Hollow. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Hamilton County: www.hamiltontn.gov/

The official website for State of Tennessee: https://www.tn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Quail Hollow) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Quail Hollow. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 35.1245, Longitude: -85.3100       In this case, the coordinates for Quail Hollow have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>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.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<5>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Quail Hollow to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 312.857 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 308.566 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.323 degrees.









 

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