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Tullahoma, Tennessee

Introduction to Tullahoma, Tennessee

Tullahoma, Tennessee, in Coffee county, is 35 miles S of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and 64 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 17,994 people lived in Tullahoma.

Tullahoma History

Tullahoma was established in 1852 as a work camp. The name Tullahoma is derived from a Choctaw word meaning red rock. Tulkahoma later became Tullahoma after the name was corrupted. The city was incorporated in 1852.

Tullahoma and nearby Attractions

  • Staggerwing Museum
  • Big Spring Park
  • Tullahoma Plaza Shopping Center
  • Tullahoma Golf And Country Club

Things To Do In Tullahoma

The North Atlantic Street Historic District, Big Spring Park and Southside Park offer various facilities for recreation and entertainment. Shopping is available at the Northgate Mall Shopping Center and the Tullahoma Plaza Shopping Center. Local churches include the Spring Creek Church and Saint Paul’s Catholic Church. Local celebrations include the Fine Arts Festival.

Tullahoma Transportation

Nashville International is the nearest major airport.

Tullahoma Higher Education

The city is home to the Motlow State Community College. Other local institutions of higher education include Middle Tennessee State University, the University of Alabama at Huntsville, David Lipscomb University and Columbia State Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 12%Tullahoma College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Tullahoma Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Tullahoma, TN

Comparing Tullahoma 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 Citizens76
Female Share of the Population75
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use59
Walking and Biking to Work59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime33

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