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Quick Facts
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County Seat: Winchester
Year Incorporated: 1821
Land Area in Square Miles (County): 576
Water Area in Square Miles (County): 21
Latitude: N35° 11.15'
Longitude: W86° 06.73'
Elevation: 979'
Market Region: Nashville
Distance from Nashville: 80 miles
Distance from Chattanooga: 65 miles
Distance from Huntsville, AL: 45 miles
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
Unincorporated Cities: Arnold AFB, Belvidere, St. Andrews, Sewanee, Sherwood
Year Incorporated: 1821
Land Area in Square Miles (County): 576
Water Area in Square Miles (County): 21
Latitude: N35° 11.15'
Longitude: W86° 06.73'
Elevation: 979'
Market Region: Nashville
Distance from Nashville: 80 miles
Distance from Chattanooga: 65 miles
Distance from Huntsville, AL: 45 miles
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
Unincorporated Cities: Arnold AFB, Belvidere, St. Andrews, Sewanee, Sherwood
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Population
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2020 (Census): City - 9,375 County - 42,774
2024 Population: City - 9,926 County - 44,417
2024 Median Age: City - 44.5 County 43.7
2029 Population Projection: City - 10,326 County - 45,739
2024 - 2029 Projected Annual Growth Rate: City - 0.79% County - 0.59%
Source: ESRI
2024 Population: City - 9,926 County - 44,417
2024 Median Age: City - 44.5 County 43.7
2029 Population Projection: City - 10,326 County - 45,739
2024 - 2029 Projected Annual Growth Rate: City - 0.79% County - 0.59%
Source: ESRI
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Climate
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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
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Tax Structure: Local
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Property Taxes: (2024)
Rate per $100 value: City - $0.8525 County - $1.7185 Outside City Limits - $1.9953
Rate per $100 value: City - $0.8525 County - $1.7185 Outside City Limits - $1.9953
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Ratio of Assessment:
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Residential and Farm: City - 25% County - 25%
Commercial/Industrial: City - 40% County - 40%
Personal (Equipment): City - 30% County - 30%
Commercial/Industrial: City - 40% County - 40%
Personal (Equipment): City - 30% County - 30%
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Total Local Assessment (2023):
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City - $432,159,544
County - $1,643,980,760
Hotel-Motel Tax: (Distribution: General Fund; commission discretion) 7%
Motor Vehicle Wheel Tax Rate - $0.00
Source: Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of Property Assessments
Source: County Technical Assistance Service, UTIPS
County - $1,643,980,760
Hotel-Motel Tax: (Distribution: General Fund; commission discretion) 7%
Motor Vehicle Wheel Tax Rate - $0.00
Source: Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of Property Assessments
Source: County Technical Assistance Service, UTIPS
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Tax Structure: State
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Sales Tax:
Local & State Sales Tax Collected
- 4% tax on food and food ingredients
- 7% on all other tangible personal property unless specifically exempted.
Local & State Sales Tax Collected
- (FY2024): $53,787,305
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Income Tax
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- Personal: Repealed beginning January 1, 2021
- Corporate Excise Tax: 6.5% of Tennessee taxable income
- Franchise Tax: .25% of the greater of the Tennessee portion of net worth or the book value of real and tangible property in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100.
- Unemployment Tax: New Employers 2.7% (based on occupation) of first $7,000
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue
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Education
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District Name: Franklin County
Type of Public School System: County
District Grades Served: Pre K-12
Number of Schools: 11
Number of Classroom Teachers: 324
Student to Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Additional Staff: 60
Total Number of Students: 4,747
Graduation Rate: 93.7%
Educational Attainment with a Degree: 31.9%
(Adults Age 25+)
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
Type of Public School System: County
District Grades Served: Pre K-12
Number of Schools: 11
Number of Classroom Teachers: 324
Student to Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Additional Staff: 60
Total Number of Students: 4,747
- Number of Private Schools: 4
- Total Number Of Students: 587
- Number of Teachers: 73
Graduation Rate: 93.7%
Educational Attainment with a Degree: 31.9%
(Adults Age 25+)
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
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Regional Higher Education Institutions (Within 30 Miles)
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- TN College of Applied Technology - Winchester
- University of the South - Sewanee
- University of TN Space Institute - Arnold AFB
- Motlow State Community College - Tullahoma
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
FastTrack Job Training Assistance Program Available: Yes
Source: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
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Government
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Governing Body:
City: Mayor and City Council
County: Mayor and County Commissioners
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.
County: Mayor and County Commissioners
- Meets: 3rd Monday
- Place: Franklin County Courthouse
- Time: 7:00 P.M.
Fire Department:
- Full-Time Fire Fighters in City: 15
- City Volunteers: 14
- Full-Time Fire Fighters in County:
- County Volunteers: 201
- Fire Stations in City: 2
- City Fire Trucks: 9
- Fire Stations in County: 15
- County Fire Trucks:
Law Enforcement:
- Full-Time Police Officers in City: 25
- Full-Time Police Officers in County & Sheriff: 60
- City Patrols Cars: 18
- County Patrol Cars: 68
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
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Transportation
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Air Services:
Nearest General Aviation: Winchester Municipal Airport
Nearest Commercial Service: Huntsville International Airport
Additional Commercial Service: Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport (BNA) serves approximately 17 million passengers annually. BNA is currently served by 22 major carriers, including International carriers. BNA offers 585+ daily flights and provides nonstop air service to more than 101 destinations.
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: Airframe Service Major Powerplant Service & Major
- Storage: Hangar, Tie Down
- Transportation: Rental and Courtesy Car
Nearest Commercial Service: Huntsville International Airport
- Location Identifier: HSV
- Distance from Winchester: 51 miles
Additional Commercial Service: Nashville International Airport
- Location Identifier: BNA
- Distance from Winchester: 91 miles
Nashville International Airport (BNA) serves approximately 17 million passengers annually. BNA is currently served by 22 major carriers, including International carriers. BNA offers 585+ daily flights and provides nonstop air service to more than 101 destinations.
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Highways:
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U.S. Highways: 41A and 64 (four lane)
State Highways: Several
Nearest Interstate: 15 miles to access I-24; 50 miles to I-65
State Highways: Several
Nearest Interstate: 15 miles to access I-24; 50 miles to I-65
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Common Carriers:
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- Air Freight Companies: None
- Motor Freight Companies: 6
- Terminal Facilities: None
- Bus Services
- Inter-City: No
- Local: No
- Carrier Service: Yes
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Railroads Served By:
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CSX Transportation, Piggyback ramp
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Navigable Waterways:
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River: Tennessee River
Channel Depth: 9 feet
Nearest Port Facility: Decatur, AL
Miles to Port: 50
Channel Depth: 9 feet
Nearest Port Facility: Decatur, AL
Miles to Port: 50
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