Quick Facts
County Seat: Winchester
Area in Square Miles (County): 576
Elevation: 979'
Market Region: Nashville
Time Zone: Central
City Website: www.winchester-tn.com
County Website: www.franklincotn.us
Additional Incorporated Cities with the County: Cowan, Decherd, Estill Springs, Huntland, Monteagle, Tullahoma
Unicorporated Cities: Arnold AFB, Belvidere, St. Andrews, Sewanee, Sherwood
Year Incorporated: 1821
Latitude: N35° 11.15'
Longitude: W86° 06.73'
Distance from Nashville: 80 miles; Chattanooga 65 miles; Huntsville, AL: 45 miles
Area in Square Miles (County): 576
Elevation: 979'
Market Region: Nashville
Time Zone: Central
City Website: www.winchester-tn.com
County Website: www.franklincotn.us
Additional Incorporated Cities with the County: Cowan, Decherd, Estill Springs, Huntland, Monteagle, Tullahoma
Unicorporated Cities: Arnold AFB, Belvidere, St. Andrews, Sewanee, Sherwood
Year Incorporated: 1821
Latitude: N35° 11.15'
Longitude: W86° 06.73'
Distance from Nashville: 80 miles; Chattanooga 65 miles; Huntsville, AL: 45 miles
Population
2010 (Census): City - 8,530 County - 41,052
2017 Population: City - 8,668 County - 42,048
¹Population Projection 2022: City - 8,782 County - 42,730
Projected Population Change
2017-2022: City -0.26% County - 0.32%
¹Source: ESRI
2017 Population: City - 8,668 County - 42,048
¹Population Projection 2022: City - 8,782 County - 42,730
Projected Population Change
2017-2022: City -0.26% County - 0.32%
¹Source: ESRI
Climate
Annual Average Temperature: 58.4° F
Average High Temperature: 69.7° F
Average Low Temperature: 47.1° F
Annual Average Precipitation: 52.87"
Annual Average Snowfall: 4"
Prevailing Winds: South-Southwesterly
Mean Length of Freeze-Free Period (days): 180-220
Average High Temperature: 69.7° F
Average Low Temperature: 47.1° F
Annual Average Precipitation: 52.87"
Annual Average Snowfall: 4"
Prevailing Winds: South-Southwesterly
Mean Length of Freeze-Free Period (days): 180-220
Tax Structure: Local
Property Taxes: (2017)
Rate per $100 value: City - $0.9733 County - $2.5995
Ratio of Assessment:
Residential and Farm: City - 25% County - 25%
Commercial/Industrial: City - 40% County - 40%
Personal (Equipment): City - 30% County - 30%
Bonded Debt (2016): City - $0 County - $23,635,781
Total Local Assessment (2016): City - $217,257,665
County - $889,327,682
School Tax: City - 0% County - 0%
Hotel-Motel Tax: City - 5.00% County - 7.00%
Source: Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of Property Assessments
Source: County Technical Assistance Service, UTIPS
Rate per $100 value: City - $0.9733 County - $2.5995
Ratio of Assessment:
Residential and Farm: City - 25% County - 25%
Commercial/Industrial: City - 40% County - 40%
Personal (Equipment): City - 30% County - 30%
Bonded Debt (2016): City - $0 County - $23,635,781
Total Local Assessment (2016): City - $217,257,665
County - $889,327,682
School Tax: City - 0% County - 0%
Hotel-Motel Tax: City - 5.00% County - 7.00%
Source: Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of Property Assessments
Source: County Technical Assistance Service, UTIPS
Tax Structure: State
Sales Tax: 4% tax on food and food ingredients
7% on all other tangible personal property unless specifically exempted.
Local Sales Tax Rate: 2.25%
Local & State Sales Tax Collected
Income Tax
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue
7% on all other tangible personal property unless specifically exempted.
Local Sales Tax Rate: 2.25%
Local & State Sales Tax Collected
- (FY2017): $36,084,922
Income Tax
- Personal: 6% on Interest & Dividends
- Corporate Excise Tax: 6.5% of Tennessee taxable income
- Franchise Tax: .25% of the greater of net worth or real and tangible property in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100.
- Unemployment Tax: New Employers 2.7% of first $9,000
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue
Education
District Name: Franklin County
District Grades Served: Pre K-12
Number of Schools: 13
Number of Administrators: 41
Number of Teachers: 329
Total Number of Students: 9,314
Graduation Rate: 93.2%
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Regional Higher Education Institutions-City
State Industrial Training Service Available: Yes
Type of Public School System: County
District Grades Served: Pre K-12
Number of Schools: 13
Number of Administrators: 41
Number of Teachers: 329
Total Number of Students: 9,314
- Pre K-5: 5,091
- 6-8: 1,980
- 9-12: 1,459
- Pre K-12: 784
Graduation Rate: 93.2%
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Regional Higher Education Institutions-City
- University of the South - Sewanee
- University of TN Space Institute - Arnold AFB
- Motlow State Community College - Tullahoma
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology Satellite Campus - Tullahoma
State Industrial Training Service Available: Yes
Type of Public School System: County
Government
Governing Body:
City: Mayor and City Council
Fire Department:
Law Enforcement:
Insurance Rating: City - 4 County - 9
Zoning Regulations: City - Yes County - Yes
Planning Commission: City - Yes County - Yes
Industrial Developmental Corp: City - Yes County -Yes
City: Mayor and City Council
- Meets: 2nd Tuesday
- Place: City Hall
- Time: 6:30 P.M.
- Meets: Various Days/Months
- Place: Franklin County Courthouse
- Time: 7:00 P.M.
Fire Department:
- Full-Time Fire Fighters in City: 13
- Full-Time Fire Fighters in County:
- Fire Stations in City: 2
- Fire Stations in County: 15
- City Volunteers: 11
- County Volunteers: 281
- City Fire Trucks: 8
- County Fire Trucks:
Law Enforcement:
- Full Time Police Officers in City: 23
- Full-Time Police Officers in County & Sheriff: 59
- City Patrols Cars: 23
- County Patrol Cars: 40
Insurance Rating: City - 4 County - 9
Zoning Regulations: City - Yes County - Yes
Planning Commission: City - Yes County - Yes
Industrial Developmental Corp: City - Yes County -Yes
Natural Resources
Minerals: Sand, Limestone
Timber: 84% Hardwoods, 7% Bottom Land Hardwoods, 6% cedar, 3% others. 188,400 acres of forest in County
Timber: 84% Hardwoods, 7% Bottom Land Hardwoods, 6% cedar, 3% others. 188,400 acres of forest in County
Agricultural
Crops: Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Cotton, Hay, Nursery Crops
Livestock: Poultry, Swine, Cattle
Livestock: Poultry, Swine, Cattle
Transportation
Air Services:
Nearest General Aviation: Winchester Municipal Airport
Nearest Commercial Service: Nashville International Airport
Highways:
U.S. Highways: 41A and 64 (four lane)
State Highways: Several
Nearest Interstate: 15 miles to access I-24; 50 miles to I-65
Common Carriers:
Air Freight Companies: None
Motor Freight Companies: 6
Terminal Facilities: None
Bus Services- Inter-City: None
Local: None
Carrier Service: Yes
Railroads Served By: CSX Transportation, Piggyback ramp
Navigable Waterways:
River: Tennessee River
Nearest Port Facility: South Pittsburgh, TN
Channel Depth: 12 feet
Miles: 40
Nearest General Aviation: Winchester Municipal Airport
- Location Identifier: BGF
- Distance from City: 3 miles
- Runway Length: 5,002 feet
- Surface: Asphalt
- Lighting: MIRL/PAPI
- Fuel: 100LL
- Repair: None
- Transportation: Rental and Courtesy Car
Nearest Commercial Service: Nashville International Airport
- Location Identifier: BNA
- Distance from Winchester: 91 miles
- BNA serves 440 flights daily in more than 50 non stop markets. BNA is served by 14 airlines including international carriers Air Canada, WestJet, and British Airways; 3 cargo carriers, and 2 fixed-base operators. British Airways flies nonstop between Nashville and London Heathrow.
Highways:
U.S. Highways: 41A and 64 (four lane)
State Highways: Several
Nearest Interstate: 15 miles to access I-24; 50 miles to I-65
Common Carriers:
Air Freight Companies: None
Motor Freight Companies: 6
Terminal Facilities: None
Bus Services- Inter-City: None
Local: None
Carrier Service: Yes
Railroads Served By: CSX Transportation, Piggyback ramp
Navigable Waterways:
River: Tennessee River
Nearest Port Facility: South Pittsburgh, TN
Channel Depth: 12 feet
Miles: 40
Communications
Newspapers- Frequency:
Herald Chronicle- Bi-Weekly
Tullahoma News- 3x/week
Chattanooga- Daily
Huntsville Times- Daily
The Tennessean- Daily
The Sewanee Mountain Messenger- Bi-Monthly
Telephone Companies:
T&T, United Telephone Co.
Radio Stations: 2 local
Television Networks: 1 local
Cable Service Available: Yes
Herald Chronicle- Bi-Weekly
Tullahoma News- 3x/week
Chattanooga- Daily
Huntsville Times- Daily
The Tennessean- Daily
The Sewanee Mountain Messenger- Bi-Monthly
Telephone Companies:
T&T, United Telephone Co.
Radio Stations: 2 local
Television Networks: 1 local
Cable Service Available: Yes
- Channels: 65
- Provider: Comcast & Charter Communication
- Provider: Comcast, AT&T, Monster Broadband, Verizon, Charter Communication
- Provider: Comcast, AT&T, Charter Communication
Community Facilities
Health Care:
Religious Organizations:
Daycare Centers: Several
Daycare Homes: Several
Recreation:
- Doctors: 160
- Dentists: 12
-
Hospitals: 2
- Beds: 198
- Clinics: 3 Walk-In
-
Nursing Homes: 3
- Beds: 188
- Retirement Homes: 1
-
Extended Care Facilities: 6
- Beds: 130
Religious Organizations:
- Protestant: 106
- Jehovah's Witness: 1
- Latter Day Saints: 1
- Catholic: 2
- Spanish Church: 1
- Seventh Day Adventist: 1
Daycare Centers: Several
Daycare Homes: Several
Recreation:
- Libraries: 3
- Parks: 6 City Parks; 1 State Park
- Golf Courses (Public & Private): 5
- Swimming Pools (Public or Private): 3
- Country Clubs: 1
- Theaters: 1
- Bowling Alleys: 0
- Drive-In: 1
-
Hotels & Motels: 6
- Rooms: 247
- Bed & Breakfasts: 5
- Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 400
- Restaurants: 39
- Other: Southern Middle TN Pavilion seats 3,000
Financial Institutions
Commercial Banks: 8
Savings Institutions: 0
Credit Unions: 1
Total # of Institutions: 9
Total # of Branches: 13
Combined Deposits: $538,949,000 (Deposits for June 30, 2017)
*Credit Union NOT calculated in Combined Deposits
Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and National Credit Union Administration
Savings Institutions: 0
Credit Unions: 1
Total # of Institutions: 9
Total # of Branches: 13
Combined Deposits: $538,949,000 (Deposits for June 30, 2017)
*Credit Union NOT calculated in Combined Deposits
Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and National Credit Union Administration
Industrial Support Services
Service-Town-Distance (Miles):
- Tool & Die - Local
- Heat Treating - Local
- Foundry - Chattanooga - 65 miles
- Heavy Hardware - Chattanooga - 65 miles
- Sheet Metal - Local
- Lubricants - Local
- Welding Supplies - Tullahoma - 15 miles
- Abrasives - Shelbyville - 34 miles
Selected Economic Indicators
2016 Annual Averages
Labor Force County Labor Market Area*
Civilian Labor Force 19,820 80,430
Employment 18,360 76,380
Unemployment 990 4,060
Unemployment Rate 5.0% 5.2%
*Estimates: Less than 100.0 percent response
*Labor Market Area is defined as Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Marion, and Moore Counties in Tennessee
Manufacturing in Area (Annual Averages 2016):
Number of Units: 44
Ann. Avg. Employment: 2,786
Source: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
County 10-Year Growth Report
Years:2006-2015 New Plants Expansions
Number Projects: 2 34
Job Opportunities: 69 755
Total Investments: $5,501,000 $379,790,089
Source: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
Per Capita Personal Income
Year: 2017
Amount: $24,369
Source: ESRI
Median Household Income
Year: 2016
Amount: $42,608
Source: ESRI
Average Home Sales
Year: 2016
Number of Homes Sold: 514
Average Cost: $168,930
Source Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Retail Sales
Year: 2016
Amount: $418,660,684
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue
Labor Force County Labor Market Area*
Civilian Labor Force 19,820 80,430
Employment 18,360 76,380
Unemployment 990 4,060
Unemployment Rate 5.0% 5.2%
*Estimates: Less than 100.0 percent response
*Labor Market Area is defined as Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Marion, and Moore Counties in Tennessee
Manufacturing in Area (Annual Averages 2016):
Number of Units: 44
Ann. Avg. Employment: 2,786
Source: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
County 10-Year Growth Report
Years:2006-2015 New Plants Expansions
Number Projects: 2 34
Job Opportunities: 69 755
Total Investments: $5,501,000 $379,790,089
Source: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
Per Capita Personal Income
Year: 2017
Amount: $24,369
Source: ESRI
Median Household Income
Year: 2016
Amount: $42,608
Source: ESRI
Average Home Sales
Year: 2016
Number of Homes Sold: 514
Average Cost: $168,930
Source Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Retail Sales
Year: 2016
Amount: $418,660,684
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue
Utilities
Gas:
Local Distributor: Elk River Public Utility District
Phone: 931-967-2110
Website: www.erpud.com
Water:
Water Supplier: Winchester Utility System
Phone: 931-967-2238
Website: www.winchesterutilities.com
Sewer:
Sewer Provider: Winchester Utility System
Phone: 931-967-2238
Website: www.winchesterutilities.com
Electricity
Source Company: Tennessee Valley Authority
Local Power Company City:
Winchester Utility System
Manager: George Powell
Address: 219 Second Avenue Winchester, TN 37398
Phone: 931-967-2238
Fax: 931-962-4214
Website: www.winchesterutilities.com
Local Power Company County:
Duck River Electric Membership Corp.
President & CEO: Scott Spence
District Address: 1738 Decherd Blvd. Decherd, TN 37324
Phone: 931-967-5578
Emergency: 931-967-5579
Fax: 931-967-1663
Website: www.dremc.com
Local Distributor: Elk River Public Utility District
Phone: 931-967-2110
Website: www.erpud.com
- Source Company: East Tennessee Gas Transmissions
- Fuel Oil Suppliers: 1
- Suppliers of LP Gas: 3
Water:
Water Supplier: Winchester Utility System
Phone: 931-967-2238
Website: www.winchesterutilities.com
- Source: Tims Ford Lake
- Capacity: 6,000,000 GPD
- Current Consumption: 2,400,000 GPD
- Storage Capacity: 3,500,000 Gallons
Sewer:
Sewer Provider: Winchester Utility System
Phone: 931-967-2238
Website: www.winchesterutilities.com
- Type of Treatment: Oxidation Ditch
- Capacity: 3,200,000 to 10,000,000 GPD
- Current Usage: 800,000 GPD
- City Sewer Coverage: 90%
- Storm Sewer Coverage: 15%
- Solid Waste Disposal Type: Private Contractor
Electricity
Source Company: Tennessee Valley Authority
Local Power Company City:
Winchester Utility System
Manager: George Powell
Address: 219 Second Avenue Winchester, TN 37398
Phone: 931-967-2238
Fax: 931-962-4214
Website: www.winchesterutilities.com
Local Power Company County:
Duck River Electric Membership Corp.
President & CEO: Scott Spence
District Address: 1738 Decherd Blvd. Decherd, TN 37324
Phone: 931-967-5578
Emergency: 931-967-5579
Fax: 931-967-1663
Website: www.dremc.com
Major Industrial Manufactured/Distribution (75+ Employees)
ATA
Product or Service: Government Contracts
Total Employees: 1,800
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-454-5875
Nissan North America, Plant 1
Product or Service: Engines & Trans Axles
Total Employees: 1,370
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5000
Yates Services
Product or Service: Automotive
Total Employees: 1,095
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5396
Tepro Inc.
Product or Service: Automotive Weather Strips
Total Employees: 540
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-5189
Baxter Enterprises LLC
Product or Service: Plastic Injection Molded Products
Total Employees: 259
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-8687
Nissan North America, Plant 2
Product or Service: Infiniti & Mercedes Power Trains
Total Employees: 200
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5058
CST Storage
Product or Service: Welded Storage Tanks
Total Employees: 145
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-9135
Zanini Tennessee Inc.
Product or Service: Plastic Wheel Covers
Total Employees: 120
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-8544
DiversaTech Plastics Group
Product or Service: Injection Molding
Total Employees: 101
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-7418
Tennessee Apparel Corp
Product Service: Apparel
Total Employees: 92
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-455-3491
Product or Service: Government Contracts
Total Employees: 1,800
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-454-5875
Nissan North America, Plant 1
Product or Service: Engines & Trans Axles
Total Employees: 1,370
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5000
Yates Services
Product or Service: Automotive
Total Employees: 1,095
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5396
Tepro Inc.
Product or Service: Automotive Weather Strips
Total Employees: 540
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-5189
Baxter Enterprises LLC
Product or Service: Plastic Injection Molded Products
Total Employees: 259
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-8687
Nissan North America, Plant 2
Product or Service: Infiniti & Mercedes Power Trains
Total Employees: 200
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5058
CST Storage
Product or Service: Welded Storage Tanks
Total Employees: 145
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-9135
Zanini Tennessee Inc.
Product or Service: Plastic Wheel Covers
Total Employees: 120
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-8544
DiversaTech Plastics Group
Product or Service: Injection Molding
Total Employees: 101
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-7418
Tennessee Apparel Corp
Product Service: Apparel
Total Employees: 92
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-455-3491
For Information on Industrial Sites and Available Industrial Buildings Contact:
Mike Cunningham
Franklin County Industrial Development & Retention
Franklin County Annex
855 Dinah Shore Blvd., Suite 3 Winchester, TN 37398
Phone: 931-691-0940
Email: mcunningham@franklincotn.us
Website: www.franklincountyidb.com
www.franklincotn.us
Robert T. Bibb, Executive Director
Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association
2108 Westwood Avenue Nashville, TN 37212
Phone Number: 615-269-5233
Fax: 615-269-5184
Email: mtida@mtida.org
Website: www.mtida.org
Kayla Doney, Executive Director
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 280, 44 Chamber Way Winchester, TN 37398
Phone: 931-967-6788
Fax: 931-967-9418
Email: info@franklincountychamber.com
Website: www.franklincountychamber.com
Beth Rhoton, City Administrator
City of Winchester, TN
7 South High Street
Winchester, TN 37398
Office: 931-967-2532
Fax: 931-967-1553
Email: bethrhoton@winchester-tn.com
Website: www.winchester-tn.com
Franklin County Industrial Development & Retention
Franklin County Annex
855 Dinah Shore Blvd., Suite 3 Winchester, TN 37398
Phone: 931-691-0940
Email: mcunningham@franklincotn.us
Website: www.franklincountyidb.com
www.franklincotn.us
Robert T. Bibb, Executive Director
Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association
2108 Westwood Avenue Nashville, TN 37212
Phone Number: 615-269-5233
Fax: 615-269-5184
Email: mtida@mtida.org
Website: www.mtida.org
Kayla Doney, Executive Director
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 280, 44 Chamber Way Winchester, TN 37398
Phone: 931-967-6788
Fax: 931-967-9418
Email: info@franklincountychamber.com
Website: www.franklincountychamber.com
Beth Rhoton, City Administrator
City of Winchester, TN
7 South High Street
Winchester, TN 37398
Office: 931-967-2532
Fax: 931-967-1553
Email: bethrhoton@winchester-tn.com
Website: www.winchester-tn.com
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