Moscow, TN

About Moscow

• • Blues musician Sleepy John Estes was born near Moscow, TN, in 1899.
• • Moscow, TN, is not known as the birthplace of any particular invention or cultural movement.
• • Its location on the Wolf River made Moscow, TN, a significant steamboat landing.
• • Local lore speaks of a lost Confederate treasure buried near Moscow, TN.
• • The Civil War significantly impacted Moscow, TN's economy and population.
• • Named after Moscow in Russia, it was established in 1827 and incorporated in 1836.
• • With under 600 residents, Moscow, TN, is smaller than many high schools.
• • Sitting at 328 feet above sea level, Moscow, TN, is slightly higher than Memphis.
• • Agriculture, especially cotton and soybeans, drives the local economy in Moscow, TN.
• • Moscow, TN, feels like stepping back in time, peaceful and community-focused.
• • The Memphis Grizzlies, a nearby NBA team, made it to the Western Conference Finals in 2013.
• • Fayette-Ware High School, near Moscow, produced several Division I football players.

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