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Jefferson City, Tennessee

Introduction to Jefferson City, Tennessee

Jefferson City, Tennessee, in Jefferson county, is 26 miles NE of Knoxville, Tennessee and 140 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. About 7,760 people live in Jefferson City.

Jefferson City History

Jefferson City was originally known as Mossy Creek. It was first settled in by Adam and Elizabeth Sharkey Peck in 1788. The first gristmill in the city was established in 1795. The first post office in present-day Jefferson City was established on November 21, 1816 and Willie Zount Peck was the first postmaster. The East Tennessee Railroad first entered the area in the late 1850s. Mossy Creek was incorporated as Jefferson City in 1901. It was named after Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States. W.T. Russell was the first mayor of the city.

Jefferson City and nearby Attractions

  • College Square Shopping Center
  • Glenmore Victorian Mansion
  • Panther Creek State Park
  • Rose Center Museum
  • William Blount Mansion
  • Fun Mountain Amusement Park

Things To Do In Jefferson City

While in Jefferson City, one can pay a visit to the Glenmore Victorian Mansion, the Rose Center Museum and the William Blount Mansion. The Panther Creek State Park provides amenities for several different types of outdoor recreation. One can also plan a day trip to the Fun Mountain Amusement Park.

Jefferson City Transportation

Air transport facilities are available at Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport.

Jefferson City Higher Education

Carson-Newman College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Walters State Community College, Pellissippi State Technical Community College and the University of Tennessee.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyJefferson City Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Jefferson City Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Jefferson City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Jefferson City, TN

Comparing Jefferson City 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 Population86
Racial Diversity68
Senior Citizens64
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size24
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income24
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use48

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime23

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