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Manchester, Tennessee

Introduction to Manchester, Tennessee

Manchester, Tennessee, in Coffee county, is 30 miles SE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and 61 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 8,294.

Manchester History

The origin of the city goes back about two thousand years, when ancient Native Americans inhabited the area. Coffee County was established in 1836. The city was named after the industrial city of Manchester, England.

Manchester and nearby Attractions

  • Discovery Center at Murfree Springs
  • Edgar Evins State Park
  • Appalachian Center for Crafts
  • Burgess Falls State Park
  • Old Stone Fort State Park
  • South Cumberland Recreation Area

Things To Do In Manchester

The Old Stone Fort State Park Golf Course is a great place for local golfers to enjoy a round. Visitors may also plan a trip to the Old Stone Fort State Park, the Edgar Evins State Park or Burgess Falls State Park. The city also hosts the Coffee County Fair every September and the Bonnaroo Music Festival every June. Popular shopping centers in the area include the Powers Shopping Center, the Manchester Shopping Center and the Oak Plaza Shopping Center.

Manchester Transportation

Nashville International is the closest major airport.

Manchester Higher Education

Institutions offering courses in higher education include Middle Tennessee State University, Motlow State Community College and the University of Alabama Huntsville.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Manchester Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Manchester, TN

Comparing Manchester 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
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity68
Well-Paid Single Women48
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Well-Paid Single Men48
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home12
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes83
People Living Alone87
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime24
Low Property Crime22

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