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.
Kodak, Tennessee | |
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| Kodak | |
 Intersection of Douglas Dam Road (TN-139) and Kodak Road in Kodak | |
  Kodak, Tennessee Location within the State of Tennessee  Kodak, Tennessee Kodak, Tennessee (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 35°58′28″N 83°37′37″W / 35.97444°N 83.62694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sevier |
| City | Sevierville |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 37764 |
| Area code | 865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1290403[1] |
The city of Kodak is included in Sevierville's urban growth boundary for future annexation.[3]
History
editKodak 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
editThe 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
editExit 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
editSchools 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
edit- Sevier County Public Library System - Kodak Branch Library | 319 W. Dumplin Valley Rd. | Kodak, TN 37764
Points of interest
edit- Smokies Stadium
- Seven Islands State Birding Park
- Sevier County Public Library System - Kodak Branch Library
References
edit- ^ "Kodak, Tennessee". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Neighborhood". Kodak Crossing. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ "Urban Growth Plan - Sevier County" (PDF). Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations. State of Tennessee. February 2001. Retrieved February 14, 2021.
- ^ Ancestorsafari: "Naming of Kodak Tennessee", May 7, 2011.
- ^ [Historical Cookbook-Kodak Centennial sponsored by: Jake L. Gilreath page 3]
- ^ "Annexation Growth". City of Sevierville. August 22, 2017. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Treaty of Dumplin Creek Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ a b c Collins, Katie (April 30, 2008). "Developer says Dumplin Creek not treaty site". www.knoxnews.com. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ [Historical Cookbook-Kodak Centennial sponsored by: Annice Thomas page 49]
- ^ "Largest Buc-ee's in country opens in Sevierville". June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Inside the Largest Buc-ee's Store in Kodak, Tennessee (With Photos)". January 25, 2024.