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Dresden is a town located in Weakley County, Tennessee. It is the county seat of Weakley County, and is the home of the Iris Festival (an annual festival that is held on the first weekend of May.)
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,855 people, 1,212 households, and 784 families residing in the town. The population density was 207.6/km² (537.9/mi²). There were 1,331 housing units at an average density of 96.8/km² (250.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 94.54% White, 4.34% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.
There were 1,212 households out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.78.
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Conn. high court rules gay couples can marry
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Sen. Kurita's lawsuit goes to court
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:27:00 -0500
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Tip thief turns out to be sex offender
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English First proposal will cost taxpayers an estimated $350,000-plus
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:19:00 -0500
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Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:58:00 -0500
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Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:56:00 -0000
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Woman facing eviction apparently shoots herself
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:48:00 -0000
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Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:26:00 -0500
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Loaded guns smuggled into Tenn. prison
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:20:00 -0500
Tennessee prison officials have charged a Chattanooga woman with smuggling two loaded handguns into a state prison at Wartburg.
McGavock Elementary principal to view schools in Japan
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:17:00 -0500
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Alignment - Dealer for passenger and performance tires. Also offers other automotive services. Includes brands carried.
Meta Description: [ Bryant Tire & Alignment is a Bridgestone, Firestone & Dayton tire dealer in Dresden, TN. We carry passenger & performance tires & offer engine diagnosis, brake & transmission service & tire rotation. ]
City of Dresden, Tennessee - Official site. Profile, map, directory of city government and services, government documents, Iris Festival information, industrial recruitment data, photos, and community calendar.
David Johnson Chorus - Auditioned community chorus performing nationwide in a diverse variety of musical styles. Features chorus history, roster of singers, photos, schedules, booking information, and sound clips.
Meta Description: [ Chorus for hire | performing arts musical events and programs performed nationwide. This singing group performs classical music, a cappella group singing, Disney songs, black spiritual music, American patriotic songs, Broadway show tunes and pop music. The David Johnson Chorus is a Tennessee audi... ]
Dresden First United Methodist Church - Features schedules of worship services and activities.
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Dresden Iris Festival - Information about and photos of the Tennessee Iris Festival, held in Dresden the first week of May.
Dresden, Tennessee - Short history, with photos and profiles of some of the city's notable citizens.
Dresden,Tennessee - Historical photos.
E.T. Reavis and Son - Family-owned store selling women's and men's clothing and gift items. Features business history, photos, and online ordering.
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Pizza USA - Eatery lists menu, hours, and delivery policies.
Tennessee Iris Festival - Short history of this local event, with a photo of a float in a past year's parade.
Meta Description: [ Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots (Library of Congress). America is rich with local festivals, community events, and other grassroots activities. In one way or another these community gatherings demonstrate Americans' pride of where they come from, who they are, and where they live. Fo... ]
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