NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — They sound made up, but you can find Yum Yum, Sweet Lips and more on official road signs across the Volunteer State.
Some town names in Tennessee are self-explanatory; for example, Nashville, Tennessee—originally Nashborough—was named in honor of General Francis Nash, who was killed during the Revolutionary War. Similarly, Hendersonville was named after Capt. William Henderson, a Revolutionary War soldier who became the community’s first postmaster.
Why is Hendersonville called Hendersonville?
However, other names are unique and leave some residents scratching their heads wondering how some areas acquired their names.
News 2 compiled a list of some of Tennessee’s “weirdest” names below:
Bitter End
The census-designated community of Bitter End is located in East Tennessee just 120 miles away from Elizabethton. Although the origin of the city’s name remains unknown, there is nothing bitter about the area! In fact, some of the best hiking trails are known to be in the area, including the Appalachian Trail and Mountaineer Falls.
Difficult
Unlike it’s name, Difficult is not too hard to find. The unincorporated community is located along Highway 85 in Smith County. According to Smith County’s Chamber of Commerce, the Difficult Post Office opened in February 1866…