Communications
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Newspapers:
Telephone Companies: AT&T, United Telephone Co.
Radio Stations: 2 local
Television Networks: 1 local
Cable Service Available: Yes
Fiber Optics Available: Yes
Providers for above services: Xfinity, AT&T, Point Broadband, United Communications and Ben Lomand
*Charter Communication has limited service in north Franklin County.
- Herald Chronicle
- Tullahoma News
- Chattanooga Times Free Press
- Huntsville Times
- The Tennessean
- Sewanee Mountain Messenger
Telephone Companies: AT&T, United Telephone Co.
Radio Stations: 2 local
Television Networks: 1 local
Cable Service Available: Yes
- Channels: 65
Fiber Optics Available: Yes
Providers for above services: Xfinity, AT&T, Point Broadband, United Communications and Ben Lomand
*Charter Communication has limited service in north Franklin County.
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Community Facilities
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Health Care:
Religious Organizations:
Daycare Centers: Several
Daycare Homes: Several
Recreation:
- Doctors: 160
- Dentists: 12
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Hospitals: 2
- Beds: 198
- Clinics: 5
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Nursing Homes: 3
- Beds: 188
- Retirement Homes: 1
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Extended Care Facilities: 6
- Beds: 130
Religious Organizations:
- Protestant: 106
- Catholic: 2
- Jehovah's Witness: 1
- Latter Day Saints: 1
- Seventh Day Adventist: 1
- Other
Daycare Centers: Several
Daycare Homes: Several
Recreation:
- Libraries: 2
- Parks: 7
- Golf Courses (Public & Private): 5
- Swimming Pools (Public or Private): 3
- Country Clubs: 1
- Theaters: 1
- Bowling Alleys: 0
- Drive-In: 1
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Hotels & Motels: 4
- Rooms: 184
- Bed & Breakfasts: 0
- VRBO: 215
- Airbnb: 163
- Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 400
- Restaurants: 39
- Other: Southern Middle TN Pavilion seats 3,000
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Financial Institutions
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Banks:
Total Number of Institutions: 7
Total Number of Offices: 11
Deposits: $740,000,000
Credit Unions:
Total Number of Branches: 1
Total Number of Offices: 1
Deposits: $430,948,614
Countywide Combined Deposits: $1,170,948,614 (Deposits for June 30, 2024)
Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and National Credit Union Administration
Total Number of Institutions: 7
Total Number of Offices: 11
Deposits: $740,000,000
Credit Unions:
Total Number of Branches: 1
Total Number of Offices: 1
Deposits: $430,948,614
Countywide Combined Deposits: $1,170,948,614 (Deposits for June 30, 2024)
Source: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and National Credit Union Administration
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Selected Economic Indicators
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2024 Annual Averages (Age 16+)
Labor Force County Labor Market Area*
Population 36,950 136,694
Employed 18,914 75,963
Unemployed 630 2,891
Unemployment Rate 3.2% 4.3%
*Drive Time: 45 minutes radius from Winchester (County Seat)
Source: ESRI
2024 Employed Population (Age 16+) By Industry:
Manufacturing in Area (Annual Averages 2023):
Number of Units: 58
Ann. Avg. Employment: 2,118
Ann. Avg. Weekly Wage: $1,044
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Per Capita Personal Income
Year: 2024
Amount: $33,225
Source: ESRI
Median Household Income
Year: 2024
Amount: $61,224
Source: ESRI
Average Home Sales
Year: 2023
Number of Homes Sold: 633
Average Cost: $363,856
2024 Median Home Value: $279,179
Source: Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Retail Sales
Year: 2022
Amount: $566,831,834
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue
Labor Force County Labor Market Area*
Population 36,950 136,694
Employed 18,914 75,963
Unemployed 630 2,891
Unemployment Rate 3.2% 4.3%
*Drive Time: 45 minutes radius from Winchester (County Seat)
Source: ESRI
2024 Employed Population (Age 16+) By Industry:
- Agriculture/Mining: 1.4%
- Construction: 6.6%
- Manufacturing: 22.8%
- Wholesale Trade: 0.9%
- Retail Trade: 12.6%
- Transportation/Utilities: 3.9%
- Information: 1.0%
- Finance/Insurance/Real Estate: 3.7%
- Services: 42.6%
- Public Administration: 4.6%
Manufacturing in Area (Annual Averages 2023):
Number of Units: 58
Ann. Avg. Employment: 2,118
Ann. Avg. Weekly Wage: $1,044
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Per Capita Personal Income
Year: 2024
Amount: $33,225
Source: ESRI
Median Household Income
Year: 2024
Amount: $61,224
Source: ESRI
Average Home Sales
Year: 2023
Number of Homes Sold: 633
Average Cost: $363,856
2024 Median Home Value: $279,179
Source: Tennessee Housing Development Agency
Retail Sales
Year: 2022
Amount: $566,831,834
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue
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Natural Resources
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Minerals: 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
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Agricultural
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Crops: Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, Cotton, Hay, Nursery Crops
Livestock: Cattle, Poultry, Swine
Livestock: Cattle, Poultry, Swine
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Utilities
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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
District Address: 219 2nd Avenue NW
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: James Wright
Local Address: 1738 Decherd Blvd.
Decherd, TN 37324
Phone: 931-967-5578
Emergency: 931-967-5579
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: 2,500,000 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 GPD
- Current Usage: 1,300,000 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
District Address: 219 2nd Avenue NW
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: James Wright
Local Address: 1738 Decherd Blvd.
Decherd, TN 37324
Phone: 931-967-5578
Emergency: 931-967-5579
Website: www.dremc.com
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Major Industrial Manufactured/Distribution (90+ Employees)
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NSA
Product or Service: Government Contracts
Total Employees: 1,800
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-455-4570
Nissan North America, Plant 1
Product or Service: Engines & Trans Axles
Total Employees: 1,400
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5000
Yates Services
Product or Service: Automotive
Total Employees: 1,022
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5396
Nissan North America, Plant 2
Product or Service: Infiniti & Mercedes Power Trains
Total Employees: 400
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5058
Tepro Inc.
Product or Service: Automotive Weather Strips
Total Employees: 350
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
Zanini Tennessee Inc.
Product or Service: Plastic Wheel Covers
Total Employees: 170
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-8544
CST Storage
Product or Service: Fabricated Plate Work
Total Employees: 145
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-9135
Phoenix Bass Boats
Product or Service: Bass Boats
Total Employees: 125
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-7210
Hamilton Kent
Product Service: Gaskets, Packing and Sealing
Total Employees: 120
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-9999
Product or Service: Government Contracts
Total Employees: 1,800
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-455-4570
Nissan North America, Plant 1
Product or Service: Engines & Trans Axles
Total Employees: 1,400
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5000
Yates Services
Product or Service: Automotive
Total Employees: 1,022
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5396
Nissan North America, Plant 2
Product or Service: Infiniti & Mercedes Power Trains
Total Employees: 400
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-5058
Tepro Inc.
Product or Service: Automotive Weather Strips
Total Employees: 350
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
Zanini Tennessee Inc.
Product or Service: Plastic Wheel Covers
Total Employees: 170
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-8544
CST Storage
Product or Service: Fabricated Plate Work
Total Employees: 145
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-9135
Phoenix Bass Boats
Product or Service: Bass Boats
Total Employees: 125
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-967-7210
Hamilton Kent
Product Service: Gaskets, Packing and Sealing
Total Employees: 120
Union: None
Phone Number: 931-962-9999
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For Information on Industrial Sites and Available Industrial Buildings, Contact:
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Robert T. Bibb, Executive Director
Middle TN Industrial Development Association
2108 Westwood Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone Number: 615-269-5233
Email: mtida@mtida.org
Website: www.mtida.org
Pam Kreidenweis, Director
Franklin County Industrial Dev. & Retention
855 Dinah Shore Blvd., Suite 3
Winchester, Tennessee 37398
Phone: 931.967.2905
Cell: 615.390.4004
pamkreidenweis@franklincotn.gov
www.franklincountyidb.com
Middle TN Industrial Development Association
2108 Westwood Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone Number: 615-269-5233
Email: mtida@mtida.org
Website: www.mtida.org
Pam Kreidenweis, Director
Franklin County Industrial Dev. & Retention
855 Dinah Shore Blvd., Suite 3
Winchester, Tennessee 37398
Phone: 931.967.2905
Cell: 615.390.4004
pamkreidenweis@franklincotn.gov
www.franklincountyidb.com
