RANK #607 / 996 · POP 58,080 · TN
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.4%
Coffee County, Tennessee, is perhaps best known as the home of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which draws thousands to Manchester annually. Located in Middle Tennessee, roughly halfway between Nashville and Chattanooga, the county offers a blend of small-town living with access to larger cities. The landscape features rolling hills and waterways like the Duck River, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation at places such as Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park and Short Springs State Natural Area. Life in Coffee County appeals to families and those seeking a more relaxed pace. The public school system serves over 4,500 students across 23 schools, with a high percentage of K-12 students attending public institutions. The economy is experiencing growth, driven by investments in data centers, logistics, and manufacturing. Recent developments include new facilities in the Manchester Industrial Park, enhancing the county's capacity for future industrial opportunities. The presence of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex also contributes to a workforce with technical skills.
Above national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.5x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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USAF Data Center Proposal
U.S. Air Force
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$500M | Proposed |
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Little Leaf Farms Greenhouse
Little Leaf Farms
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$75M | Planned |
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Dot Foods Distribution Facility
Dot Foods, Inc.
|
$50M | Under Construction |
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I-24 Industrial Site Rezoning
Coffee County
|
$50M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Coffee County has a Boom Town Index score of 39/100, ranking #607 among 996 U.S. counties. With a median household income of $57,424, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Coffee County is $203,400 with median rent at $844/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2823, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.5% year-over-year. Job growth: 0.0%. Home values changed +2.4% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.96% of Coffee County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.