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'''Kodak''' is an [[unincorporated area|unincorporated village]] in [[Sevier County, Tennessee]]. Kodak is located along [[State Highway 139]], just west of [[Tennessee State Route 66|State Highway 66]], and just south of [[Interstate 40|Interstate Highway 40]] and [[Knoxville, Tennessee]]. The elevation of Kodak is about 896 feet (273 meters) above [[sea level]].


'''Kodak''' is an [[unincorporated community]] and a neighborhood of [[Sevierville, Tennessee|Sevierville]]<ref name="crossing">{{cite web |title=Neighborhood |url=https://www.kodakcrossing.com/neighborhood.aspx |website=Kodak Crossing |access-date=February 14, 2021}}</ref> in [[Sevier County, Tennessee|Sevier County]], [[Tennessee]], United States. The small city is located along [[Tennessee State Route 139|State Route 139]] and [[Tennessee State Route 66|State Route 66]], and just south of [[Interstate 40|I-40]] and [[Knoxville, Tennessee]]. The elevation of the city of Kodak is about {{convert|896|ft|m|abbr=off|sp=us}} above [[sea level]].
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Kodak was named in 1892 when the local postmaster, Harvey N. Underwood, learned of the new [[Eastman Kodak|"Kodak" brand of camera]]. Underwood decided that this was a name that was easy to remember and spell, hence he sought permission from the founder of [[Eastman Kodak]], [[George Eastman]], to use this name for his village and its [[post office]]. Mr. Eastman granted this permission.<ref>[http://ancestorsafari.blogspot.com/2011/05/naming-of-kodak-tennessee.html Ancestorsafari: "Naming of Kodak Tennessee", May 7, 2011.]</ref><ref>[http://martyloveday.com/kodak/ Marty Loveday: "Kodak Area Info"]</ref>


The city of Kodak is included in Sevierville's [[urban growth boundary]] for future annexation.<ref name="ugp">{{cite web |title=Urban Growth Plan - Sevier County |url=http://attachment.tacir.tn.gov/Growth/GrowthPlans/Sevier.pdf |website=[[Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations]] |publisher=[[Tennessee|State of Tennessee]] |access-date=February 14, 2021 |date=February 2001 }}</ref>
Note: Mr. Eastman chose the name "Kodak" because it was easy to remember, spell, and pronounce, so it is little wonder that Mr. Underwood thought the same thing. This is not [[nuclear fusion|thermonuclear physics]].


==History==
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Kodak was named in 1892 when the local postmaster, Harvey N. Underwood, learned of the new [[Eastman Kodak|"Kodak" brand of camera]]. Underwood decided that this was a name that was easy to remember and spell, hence he sought permission from the founder of [[Eastman Kodak]], [[George Eastman]], to use this name for his village and its [[post office]]. Eastman granted this permission.<ref>[http://ancestorsafari.blogspot.com/2011/05/naming-of-kodak-tennessee.html Ancestorsafari: "Naming of Kodak Tennessee", May 7, 2011.]</ref>
In 1989, a new post office building was constructed on Highway 66.<ref>[Historical Cookbook-Kodak Centennial sponsored by: Jake L. Gilreath page 3]</ref>

A large portion of Kodak along State Highway 66 and [[I-40 (Tennessee)|I-40]] exit 407 has been annexed into the City of Sevierville since the 1990s.<ref name="annex">{{cite web |title=Annexation Growth |url=https://www.seviervilletn.org/index.php/community-growth/1750-annexation-growth.html |website=[[Sevierville, Tennessee|City of Sevierville]] |date=August 22, 2017 |access-date=September 2, 2020}}</ref>

===The Treaty of Dumplin Creek===
The [[Cherokee treaties#Pre-U.S. Constitution|Treaty of Dumplin Creek]] was signed at Maj. Hugh Henry's fort, in the area that would become Kodak, on June 10, 1785, between the proposed, never-recognized [[State of Franklin]] and the [[Cherokee]] tribe of [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Treaty of Dumplin Creek Historical Marker|url=https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=33197|access-date=July 19, 2021|website=www.hmdb.org|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Collins|first=Katie|date=April 30, 2008|title=Developer says Dumplin Creek not treaty site|url=http://www.knoxnews.com/news/local/developer-says-dumplin-creek-not-treaty-site-ep-411714450-359908471.html|access-date=July 19, 2021|website=www.knoxnews.com|language=en}}</ref> The precise location of the treaty signing is not known and has been subject of archaeological investigation.<ref name=":1" /> According to a state historical marker placed at one site thought to be the location of the signing, commissioners involved in the treaty from the State of Franklin were [[John Sevier]] (namesake of the county in which Kodak sits), [[Alexander Outlaw]] and Daniel Kennedy. The marker identifies the Cherokee signers as "the King of the Cherokee, Ancoo of [[Chota (Cherokee town)|Chota]], Abraham of [[Chilhowee (Cherokee town)|Chilhowee]], The Sturgeon of [[Tallassee (Cherokee town)|Tallassee]], the Bard of the Valley Towns and some thirty others."<ref name=":0" /> The treaty's effect was to open the East Tennessee counties of [[Blount County, Tennessee|Blount]], [[Hamblen County, Tennessee|Hamblen]], [[Jefferson County, Tennessee|Jefferson]], [[Knox County, Tennessee|Knox]] and Sevier to white settlers and homesteaders without Native resistance.<ref name=":1" /><ref>[Historical Cookbook-Kodak Centennial sponsored by: Annice Thomas page 49]</ref> The historical marker incorrectly identifies this as the only treaty made by the State of Franklin, though there was at least one other (the [[Cherokee treaties#Pre-U.S. Constitution|Treaty of Coyatee]], also with the Cherokee).<ref name=":0" />

==Commerce==
Exit 407 on [[Interstate 40 in Tennessee|Interstate 40]] has many restaurants and several stores including national and various local shops. A [[Buc-ee's]] opened in 2023 and it claims to be the world's largest convenience store.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wvlt.tv/2023/06/26/largest-buc-ees-country-opens-sevierville/ | title=Largest Buc-ee's in country opens in Sevierville | date=June 26, 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thesmokies.com/bucees-sevierville/ | title=Inside the Largest Buc-ee's Store in Kodak, Tennessee (With Photos) | date=January 25, 2024 }}</ref>

==Education==
Schools in Kodak are a part of Sevier County Schools.
*Northview Primary School – grades K–3
*Northview Intermediate School – grades 4–6
*Northview Academy – grades 7–12

==Library==
*Sevier County Public Library System - Kodak Branch Library | 319 W. Dumplin Valley Rd. | Kodak, TN 37764

==Points of interest==
* [[Smokies Stadium]]
* [[Seven Islands State Birding Park]]
* Sevier County Public Library System - Kodak Branch Library
==References==
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Latest revision as of 02:50, 20 November 2024

Kodak, Tennessee
Neighborhood of Sevierville
Kodak
Intersection of Douglas Dam Road (TN-139) and Kodak Road in Kodak
Intersection of Douglas Dam Road (TN-139) and Kodak Road in Kodak
Kodak, Tennessee is located in Tennessee
Kodak, Tennessee
Kodak, Tennessee
Location within the State of Tennessee
Kodak, Tennessee is located in the United States
Kodak, Tennessee
Kodak, Tennessee
Kodak, Tennessee (the United States)
Coordinates: 35°58′28″N 83°37′37″W / 35.97444°N 83.62694°W / 35.97444; -83.62694
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountySevier
CitySevierville
Elevation
896 ft (273 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
37764
Area code865
GNIS feature ID1290403[1]

Kodak is an unincorporated community and a neighborhood of Sevierville[2] in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. The small city is located along State Route 139 and State Route 66, and just south of I-40 and Knoxville, Tennessee. The elevation of the city of Kodak is about 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level.

The city of Kodak is included in Sevierville's urban growth boundary for future annexation.[3]

History

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Kodak was named in 1892 when the local postmaster, Harvey N. Underwood, learned of the new "Kodak" brand of camera. Underwood decided that this was a name that was easy to remember and spell, hence he sought permission from the founder of Eastman Kodak, George Eastman, to use this name for his village and its post office. Eastman granted this permission.[4] In 1989, a new post office building was constructed on Highway 66.[5]

A large portion of Kodak along State Highway 66 and I-40 exit 407 has been annexed into the City of Sevierville since the 1990s.[6]

The Treaty of Dumplin Creek

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The Treaty of Dumplin Creek was signed at Maj. Hugh Henry's fort, in the area that would become Kodak, on June 10, 1785, between the proposed, never-recognized State of Franklin and the Cherokee tribe of Native Americans.[7][8] The precise location of the treaty signing is not known and has been subject of archaeological investigation.[8] According to a state historical marker placed at one site thought to be the location of the signing, commissioners involved in the treaty from the State of Franklin were John Sevier (namesake of the county in which Kodak sits), Alexander Outlaw and Daniel Kennedy. The marker identifies the Cherokee signers as "the King of the Cherokee, Ancoo of Chota, Abraham of Chilhowee, The Sturgeon of Tallassee, the Bard of the Valley Towns and some thirty others."[7] The treaty's effect was to open the East Tennessee counties of Blount, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox and Sevier to white settlers and homesteaders without Native resistance.[8][9] The historical marker incorrectly identifies this as the only treaty made by the State of Franklin, though there was at least one other (the Treaty of Coyatee, also with the Cherokee).[7]

Commerce

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Exit 407 on Interstate 40 has many restaurants and several stores including national and various local shops. A Buc-ee's opened in 2023 and it claims to be the world's largest convenience store.[10][11]

Education

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Schools in Kodak are a part of Sevier County Schools.

  • Northview Primary School – grades K–3
  • Northview Intermediate School – grades 4–6
  • Northview Academy – grades 7–12

Library

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  • Sevier County Public Library System - Kodak Branch Library | 319 W. Dumplin Valley Rd. | Kodak, TN 37764

Points of interest

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References

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  1. ^ "Kodak, Tennessee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Neighborhood". Kodak Crossing. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
  3. ^ "Urban Growth Plan - Sevier County" (PDF). Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. State of Tennessee. February 2001. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
  4. ^ Ancestorsafari: "Naming of Kodak Tennessee", May 7, 2011.
  5. ^ [Historical Cookbook-Kodak Centennial sponsored by: Jake L. Gilreath page 3]
  6. ^ "Annexation Growth". City of Sevierville. August 22, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c "Treaty of Dumplin Creek Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c Collins, Katie (April 30, 2008). "Developer says Dumplin Creek not treaty site". www.knoxnews.com. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  9. ^ [Historical Cookbook-Kodak Centennial sponsored by: Annice Thomas page 49]
  10. ^ "Largest Buc-ee's in country opens in Sevierville". June 26, 2023.
  11. ^ "Inside the Largest Buc-ee's Store in Kodak, Tennessee (With Photos)". January 25, 2024.
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