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McMinnville, Tennessee

Introduction to McMinnville, Tennessee

McMinnville, Tennessee, in Warren county, is 36 miles E of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and 65 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 12,749.

McMinnville History

McMinnville was founded in 1810. It was named after Joseph McMinn, a governor of Tennessee. McMinnville is the county seat of Warren County, and also the largest city in the county. The county was established in 1807. The city is also nicknamed the “Nursery Capital of the World.”

McMinnville and nearby Attractions

  • Brady Hughes Beasley Archives and Museums
  • Heritage Alliance Center and South School of Photography Museum
  • Rock Island State Park
  • Old Stone Fort State Park Golf Course
  • Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

Things To Do In McMinnville

McMinnville has a number of parks that provide amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. Local festivals include the Dottie West Music Festival and the Warren County Fair.

McMinnville Transportation

Air transportation is available from Nashville International Airport.

McMinnville Higher Education

Tennessee Technology Center at McMinnville is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Motlow State Community College, Tennessee Technological University and Middle Tennessee State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 12%Mcminnville Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 12%Mcminnville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Mcminnville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Mcminnville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of McMinnville, TN

Comparing Mcminnville 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 Population97
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity79
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults25
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime34

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