The city was first settled in 1800 and is located near the cities of Chattanooga and Columbus. In terms of median household income, Powell is the fourth-highest city in Tennessee. The poverty rate is only 1.2%. The city is tied with New Albany, Ohio, in having the lowest poverty rate in the state. Another attraction to Powell is its fictional town of North Caldwell. Known as the “green jewel” of Essex County, this town is home to a community pool, sports facilities, and a number of parks.
The fire was reported on August 1 and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. On the day of the accident, a fire destroyed the director’s home. Afterwards, state drug agents discovered a marijuana plot near the parkway. The marijuana plot contained 148 plants, some of them up to eight feet high. The area was closed off for three days as police investigated the crash. No arrests were made and no suspects have been identified.