Bedford, Tennessee
Bedford: town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States
About
Bedford is a town located in the county of Bedford in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,222 and a population density of 275 people per km². After 3 years in 2013 city had an estimated population of 5,948 inhabitants.
The town was created 244 years ago in 1781.
Quick Facts about Bedford
| Population | 5,948 (2013) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Bedford County |
| Postal code | 24523 |
| Phone Area Codes | 540 |
| Area | 22.63 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.4637,-86.5736 |
| Altitude | 1,004 feet / 306 meters |
| Capital city | Bedford is capital of Bedford County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1782 (244 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:00:28 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 263 Pop. per km² as of 2013 |
| Population growth | -4.61% (2010-2013) |
| Weather | 84℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Bedford is located at 35°27'49"N 86°34'25"W (35.4636800, -86.5736100).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Bedford decreased by 4.61% in 3 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,222 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,971 | -4.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,930 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,948 | 0.3% | estimation process |
People born in Bedford (17)
People born in Bedford, including Soldier, lawyer and politician Abram Trigg, politician Edward James Gay, politician Bennett H. Henderson, .
More notable people
- David Hubbard (American politician (1792-1874)) he was born in 01/01/1792
- John Johns Trigg (Planter, soldier, politician (1748-1804)) he was born in 01/01/1748
- John W. Leftwich (American politician (1826-1870)) he was born in 07/09/1826
- Carol M. Swain (political scientist) she was born in 07/03/1954
- Richard Urquhart Goode (American geographer) he was born in 08/12/1858
- Ted Wingfield (American baseball player) he was born in 07/08/1899
- Vivian Louise Aunspaugh (American painter (1869-1960)) she was born in 14/08/1869
- Lawrence Chambers (American naval officer) he was born in 10/06/1929
- Andrew Chambers (United States Army general) he was born in 30/06/1931
- Ernest L. Secrest (American serviceman in the US Navy Seabees during WWII) he was born in 04/02/1905
- William Davis Hooper (American classical philologist (1868-1945)) he was born in 13/08/1868
- Lawson A. Scruggs (American physician and pharmacist) he was born in 15/01/1857
- Pete Johnson (American football halfback born 1937) he was born in 09/08/1937
- Claude Wayne Secrest (American writer) he was born in 25/06/1917
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Bedford, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221494 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Shelbyville | Shelbyville (TN) | 37160-3629 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Bedford, TN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVL | Nashville, TN | 705 5th Avenue South | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Bedford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyvill Post Office | Shelbyville (TN) | 37160 |
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- Bedford, Texas The most populous city in Tarrant County, Texas. with a population of 48,352 people.
- Bedford, Michigan township in Monroe County, Michigan with a population of 32,199 people.
- Bedford, New Hampshire city in New Hampshire, USA with a population of 22,957 people.
- Bedford, New York town in Westchester County, New York, United States with a population of 17,450 people.
- Bedford, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 14,053 people.
- Bedford, Indiana town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States with a population of 13,233 people.
- Bedford, Virginia town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 6,644 people.
- Bedford, Pennsylvania town in Bedford County, Virginia, United States with a population of 2,667 people.
- Bedford, Iowa town in Taylor County, Iowa, United States with a population of 1,380 people.
- Bedford, Ohio human settlement in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,277 people.
- Bedford, Illinois township in Wayne County, Illinois with a population of 1,021 people.
- Bedford, Kentucky city in Kentucky, USA with a population of 555 people.
Other cities in Bedford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bedford County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville | 22,326 | City in Indiana |
| Forest Hills | 4,721 | City in Tennessee |
| Wartrace | 719 | Human settlement in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Bell Buckle | 537 | Town in Tennessee |
| Normandy | 140 | Human settlement in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Bedford distances to largest Tennessee cities