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Union City, Tennessee

Introduction to Union City, Tennessee

Union City, Tennessee, in Obion county, is 57 miles N of Jackson, Tennessee and 104 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 10,876 people lived in Union City.

Union City History

The city was named because of its location at the confluence of two railroads. General George Gibbs laid out Union City in 1854. Union City was the site of a minor battle in the Civil War in 1864. The city also has a Goodyear Tire Plant.

Union City and nearby Attractions

  • Obion Square Shopping Center
  • Obion County Museum
  • Southlane Bowling
  • Pleasant Valley Church

Things To Do In Union City

The Obion County Museum provides insight into the history of this area. Southlane Bowling is the local bowling center and a popular local spot. The Spring Heritage Days Folk Festival and the Obion County Fair are held in Union City every day.

Union City Transportation

Memphis International is the nearest major airport.

Union City Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at the University of Tennessee-Martin, Murray State University, Union University and Jackson State Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyUnion City Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyUnion City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Union City Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Union City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Union City, TN

Comparing Union City 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
Racial Diversity910
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better37
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use26
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes94
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime22

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