Calhoun is a small town in the southeastern region of Tennessee, known for its large paper manufacturing industry and complex roots in Native American history. As of the 2000 census, its population was 496. Calhoun is located on the north bank of the Hiwassee River, which separates two counties. The Bowater pulp and paper factory in Calhoun takes up the entire western half of the town, and produces 750,000 metric tons of specialty paper and newsprint each year. Other local businesses include Noah's Ark Animal Workshop and Anderson Heat and Air.