Largest Cities in Tennessee by Population

Tennessee, Located in the southeastern United States, this state is known for its diverse music heritage, including country, blues, and rock and roll. Major cities include Nashville, the capital and a music industry hub, and Memphis, famous for its Beale Street and historical sites. Its geography spans the Appalachian Mountains to the east and the Mississippi River to the west.. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 6,886,834 inhabitants. The state was created 230 years ago in 1796. Its capital city is Nashville.

Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

Graysville
Graysville

Graysville, Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Burns
Burns

Burns, Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From the Great Smoky Mountains to the banks of the Mississippi River, Tennessee's natural splendor provides a backdrop for its lively cities and historical attractions. Home to nearly 7 million residents, top destinations to explore across Tennessee's 42,000 square miles include:

Nashville – Nicknamed "Music City," Nashville delights visitors with the Country Music Hall of Fame, legendary Grand Ole Opry, honky tonks, boutique shops, and hot chicken.

Memphis – Situated along the Mississippi River, Memphis tempts with blues on Beale Street, Elvis' Graceland mansion, civil rights history, and mouthwatering BBQ joints.

Gatlinburg – Nestled amid the scenic Smoky Mountains near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg offers mountain views, arts & crafts shops, attractions like Ober Gatlinburg, and outdoor adventures.

Chattanooga – Bordering the Tennessee River, Chattanooga provides outdoor recreation, museums such as the Tennessee Aquarium, and easy access to Lookout Mountain and Chickamauga sites.

Franklin – A charming Nashville suburb, historic Franklin immerses visitors in Civil War history, Tennessee whiskey distilleries, boutique shops, and elegant antebellum architecture.

Tennessee seamlessly fuses southern culture, music, and cuisine with the natural scenic wonders of Appalachia.

All Tennessee Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tennessee.

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City Name County Population
Chapel Hill Henderson 1,571
Graysville Rhea 1,570
Burns Dickson 1,550
Baxter Putnam 1,543
Englewood McMinn 1,538
Watertown Blount 1,536
Mason Tipton 1,535
Crump Hardin 1,459
Kimball Marion 1,453
South Carthage Smith 1,406
Tracy City Grundy 1,403
Bruceton Carroll 1,391
New Market Jefferson 1,381
Gleason Weakley 1,369
Midtown Roane 1,360
Roan Mountain Carter 1,360
Powells Crossroads Marion 1,352
Rutledge Grainger 1,351
Tennessee Ridge Houston 1,330
Sneedville Hancock 1,322
Fall Branch Washington 1,291
Benton Polk 1,247
Gordonsville Smith 1,245
Greenback Loudon 1,238
Monteagle Marion 1,238
Red Boiling Springs Macon 1,124
Altamont Grundy 1,055
Obion Obion 1,043
Alexandria DeKalb 1,020
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