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Brownsville, Tennessee

Introduction to Brownville, Tennessee

Brownsville, Tennessee, in Haywood county, is 25 miles W of Jackson, Tennessee and 54 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 10,748.

Brownsville History

Brownsville is the county seat of Haywood County. The city is named in honor of Jacob Jennings Brown, who was an officer serving at the time of The War of 1812. It was established in 1824. The city was hit by an F2 tornado in 2006, which heavily damaged the Hickory Mills Subdivision. The Temple Adas Israel, which was built in 1882, is said to be Tennessee’s oldest synagogue.

Brownsville and nearby Attractions

  • Alex Haley Home and Museum
  • Pink Palace Museum
  • African Roots Museum
  • Fort Pillow State Park
  • Haywood County Museum
  • Big Hill Pond State Park

Things To Do In Brownsville

While in Brownsville, one can visit parks and gardens like the Rose Garden, the Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge and the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge. The Elma Ross Public Library offers a wide variety of reading materials. The Alex Haley Home and Museum, the Haywood County Museum and the Pink Palace Museum provide insight into the area’s history. L:ocal churches include Saint Johns Roman Catholic Church, the First Baptist Church of Brownsville and the First Presbyterian Church of Brownsville. The city also hosts the Fall Fest every October.

Brownsville Transportation

Memphis International is the nearest major airport.

Brownsville Higher Education

Nearby institutions of higher educational include Union University, the University of Memphis and Jackson State Community College.

High Points

Brownsville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyBrownsville Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Brownsville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Brownsville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Brownsville Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Brownsville, TN

Comparing Brownsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents95
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime11

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