- Geography -

New Union School is situated north of Manchester on Highway 53 between the communities of Manchester and Woodbury, Tennessee.  Our town of Manchester is located approximately halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee on Interstate 24.  There are four interstate exits at Manchester and easy access to New Union Elementary can be achieved by talking the 110 exit and traveling North toward Woodbury.

Our school serves a rural community that has been steadily growing over the years as small industry and businesses are attracted to our centrally and conveniently located town.  Arnold Air Force base is just a few miles down interstate 24 from us, providing work and educational opportunities for our citizens as well.

New Union Elementary is positioned on a gently rolling landscape.  Little Duck River runs through and around Manchester with many little creeks and streams feeding into it.  We are surrounded by lakes of various sizes such as Bedford Lake, Toliver Lake, Fire Lake, and Normandy Lake, which possesses a dam and new fish hatchery.  Monteagle, a steep little landform, is our neighbor also.  It provides a spectacular view reminiscent of the great Smokey Mountains.

We have variety in our climate and enjoy all of the four seasons, yet our winters remain relatively mild in temperature and precipitation. Generally, any severe weather is not of long duration. The New Union school area is fortunate in its natural resources. The region provides abundant supplies of water, good soil, animals, and trees.  It is a pleasant and flourishing area. Incomes, lifestyles, and education of middle class families are reflected in the New Union Community.

Updated: February 2008