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Savannah, Tennessee

Introduction to Savannah, Tennessee

Savannah, Tennessee, in Hardin county, is 41 miles SE of Jackson, Tennessee and 101 miles E of Memphis, Tennessee. There are 6,917 residents in the city.

Savannah History

Savannah is the county seat of Hardin County, which was named in honor of Colonel Joseph Hardin. The area originally served as the hunting grounds of Native Americans. It was first settled in the early 1800s. The city was originally known as Rudd's Ferry. It was named after Savannah, Georgia.

Savannah and nearby Attractions

  • Horse Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Tennessee River Museum
  • Cherry Mansion
  • Shiloh National Military Park
  • Pickwick Landing State Park
  • Coon Creek Science Center

Things To Do In Savannah

Savannah is home to many parks and playgrounds, including the Wayne Jerrolds River Park, Riverside City Park and the Hank Deberry Complex. One can also pay a visit to the Savannah Historic District while in the city. History buffs should visit the Tennessee River Museum, Cherry Mansion and the Shiloh National Military Park. The Horse Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and the Pickwick Landing State Park offer a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. The city hosts the Hardin County Fair every September.

Savannah Transportation

Memphis International is the nearest major airport.

Savannah Higher Education

The University of North Alabama, Jackson State Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College provide programs in higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Savannah Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Savannah Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Savannah Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Savannah, TN

Comparing Savannah 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 Citizens109
Female Share of the Population98
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime22

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