Newport, Tennessee
Newport: city in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States
About
Newport is a city located in the county of Cocke in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,945 and a population density of 485 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,894 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Newport
| Population | 6,894 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Tennessee (United States) |
| County | Cocke County |
| Postal code | 37821–37822 |
| Phone Area Codes | 423 |
| Area | 14.32 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.9670,-83.1877 |
| Altitude | 1,053 feet / 321 meters |
| Capital city | Newport is capital of Cocke County |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:27:58 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 481 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Newport is located at 35°58'1"N 83°11'16"W (35.9670400, -83.1876600).
Newport map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Newport
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Newport decreased by 0.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,945 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,884 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,929 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,887 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,833 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,795 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,811 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,829 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,920 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,884 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,894 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Newport
1Newport City Hall
300 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821 View details
Phone: +14236134043
2Newport City Mayor's Office
300 E Main St, Newport, TN 37821 View details
Phone: +14236231063 | Website available
People born in Newport (9)
People born in Newport, including lawyer and Tennesssee politician Ben W. Hooper, actor Marshall R. Teague, diplomat Edward B. Lawson, .
More notable people
- Houston Fancher (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 17/02/1966
- Kiffin Yates Rockwell (American World War I flying ace) he was born in 20/09/1892
- Jimmy Owens (American racing driver) he was born in 03/02/1972
- L. D. Ottinger (American racing driver) he was born in 30/12/1938
- Pop-Boy Smith (American baseball player) he was born in 23/05/1892
- Jake Crum (American racing driver) he was born in 25/09/1991
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Newport, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221050 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown | Morristown (TN) | 37813-2094 |
Closest post offices linked to Newport.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Newpor Post Office | Newport (TN) | 37821 |
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Other cities in Cocke County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cocke County , TN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parrottsville | 283 | Human settlement in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Newport distances to largest Tennessee cities