Beersheba Springs, Tennessee

Beersheba Springs /ˈbɜːrʃəbə/ is a town in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States, in the south central part of the state. The population was 477 at the 2010 census. A prominent resort town in the 19th century, Beersheba Springs was developed in 1854 by retired wealthy slave trader, John Armfield, who bought property in the area. It became a destination for wealthy guests from Nashville and other cities.

Beersheba Springs, Tennessee
Town
A view of Tarlton Valley from Beersheba Springs
Location of Beersheba Springs in Grundy County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 35°28′2″N 85°40′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyGrundy
Incorporated1835
Area
  Total4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2)
  Land4.80 sq mi (12.43 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,850 ft (560 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total434
  Density90.44/sq mi (34.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
37305
Area code931
FIPS code47-04240
GNIS feature ID1305073

Tennessee author Mary Noailles Murfree later regularly stayed at the complex in the summer. The town now serves as a major summer meeting center for the Tennessee United Methodist Church.

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