Cannon County, Tennessee
Cannon County: county in Tennessee, United States
About
Cannon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,801 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,847 inhabitants. Its county seat is Woodbury. The county was created 190 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Cannon County at a glance
Cannon County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Tennessee counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
Pleasant ViewPopulation 5,055
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Cannon County
| Population | 14,847 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| Area | 688 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.8087,-86.0617 |
| Named for | Newton Cannon |
| Altitude | 1,099 feet / 335 meters |
| Capital | Woodbury |
| Establishment | January 31, 1836 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 07:26:11 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.05% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cannon County is located at 35°48'31"N 86°3'42"W (35.8086800, -86.0617400). It has 3 neighbors: DeKalb County, Warren County and Wilson County.
Cannon County map
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The largest city of Cannon County is Pleasant View with a population of 5,055. Other cities include, Woodbury population 2,971, New Hope population 1,047 and Auburntown population 266. See all Cannon County cities & populated places.
Cannon County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cannon County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View | 5,055 | Human settlement in Cheatham County, Tennessee, United States of America |
| Woodbury | 2,971 | City in Tennessee |
| New Hope | 1,047 | City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States |
| Auburntown | 266 | Human settlement in Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cannon County
Official Website- Woodbury
Demographics
The population of Cannon County increased by 7.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,801 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,724 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,789 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,700 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,572 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,740 | 1.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,876 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,157 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,440 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,678 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,847 | 1.14% | estimation process |
People born in Cannon County (1)
Restoration Movement preacher and writer Tolbert Fanning was born in Cannon County
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| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby County | 936,017 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Davidson County | 694,176 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Nashville | 684,410 | The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area. |
| Memphis | 649,705 | The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area. |
| New South Memphis | 641,608 | This area of Memphis, situated in Shelby County at an elevation of 259 feet, is known for its rich musical heritage, particularly its influence on blues and rock and roll. |
| Knox County | 475,609 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hamilton County | 371,662 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Rutherford County | 339,261 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Williamson County | 245,348 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Montgomery County | 214,251 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Sumner County | 195,561 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Knoxville | 190,223 | The most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Chattanooga | 184,742 | The fourth most populous city in Tennessee. |
| Clarksville | 161,247 | The second most populous city in Tennessee. |
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