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Newport, Tennessee

Introduction to Newport, Tennessee

Newport, Tennessee, in Cocke county, is 41 miles E of Knoxville, Tennessee and 141 miles W of Charlotte, North Carolina. As of the year 2000 census, 7,242 people lived in Newport.

Newport History

The city of Newport is the county seat of Cocke County. Originally the hunting grounds of Cherokee Tribe, the first European settlers came to the area in early 1780’s. John Gilliard and Emanuel Sandusky were the first to start the community in 1783. The city of Newport was officially incorporated in 1812. The city remained neutral during the American Civil War and consequently suffered a number of raids from both Union and Confederate soldiers. It was also the site of booming logging industry during the late 1800’s.

Newport and nearby Attractions

  • Newport City Park
  • Canton Area Historical Museum
  • Crockett Tavern Museum
  • Frank Lorino Park
  • Panther Creek State Park.

Things To Do In Newport

One can enjoy family outings at the Fun Mountain Amusement Park or the Forbidden Caverns. The Creek Expeditions and English Mountain Llama offer recreational opportunities for adventurous visitors.

Newport Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at McGhee Tyson Airport.

Newport Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Walters State Community College, Carson-Newman College, East Tennessee State University and Western Carolina University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyNewport Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Newport Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Newport, TN

Comparing Newport 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 Population108
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population76
Racial Diversity56
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime11

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