Rockvale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rutherford County, Tennessee.[1] The ZIP Code for Rockvale is 37153.[2]
The 2020 population of the CDP was 1,279.[3]
Geography
The latitude of Rockvale is 35.757N. The longitude is -86.531W.[4]
Snail Shell Cave in Rockvale is a large and biologically important cave owned and managed by the Southeastern Cave Conservancy. The cave system drains over 100 square miles (260 km2) of land and the water re-emerges at a major spring on the Stones River.
Education
Rockvale is home to two schools, Rockvale Middle School for grades 6–8, and Rockvale Elementary school for grades PreK-5. In February 2017, the Rutherford County Commission approved construction of Rockvale High School. After 45 years since the high school studies were moved to Riverdale High School, construction will begin on a two-story structure behind the Rockvale Middle School at the cost of approximately $59 million. The new Rockvale High School is expected to be open for classes in August 2019.[5]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rockvale, Tennessee
- ^ "Rockvale TN ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ https://data.tennessean.com/census/total-population/total-population-change/rockvale-cdp-tennessee/160-4764400/
- ^ Index
- ^ Index
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35°45′26″N 86°31′53″W / 35.75722°N 86.53139°W