Coffee County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Coffee County
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Coffee County Courthouse in Manchester
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Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Tennessee |
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| Founded | January 8, 1836 | ||
| Named for | John Coffee | ||
| Seat | Manchester | ||
| Largest city | Tullahoma | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 435 sq mi (1,130 km2) | ||
| • Land | 429 sq mi (1,110 km2) | ||
| • Water | 5.6 sq mi (15 km2) 1.3%% | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 57,889  |
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| • Density | 123/sq mi (47/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 4th | ||
Coffee County is a county located in the middle part of Tennessee, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 57,889 people lived here. The main town, or county seat, is Manchester. Coffee County is part of the Tullahoma-Manchester area. It is also part of Middle Tennessee, which is one of the three main regions of the state.
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History of Coffee County
Coffee County was created in 1836. It was formed from parts of three other counties: Bedford, Warren, and Franklin. The county was named after John Coffee, an important early settler in the area.
Century Farms in Coffee County
Coffee County is home to twelve special farms called Century Farms. These are farms that have been worked by the same family for more than 100 years! The oldest one is called Shamrock Acres, which started way back in 1818.
Other Century Farms include:
- Beckman Farm
- Brown Dairy Farm
- Carden Ranch
- Crouch-Ramsey Farm
- Freeze Farm
- The Homestead Farm
- Jacobs Farm
- Long Farm
- Shamrock Acres
- Sunrise View Farm
- Thomas Farm, where the Farrar Distillery is located
Geography of Coffee County
Coffee County covers a total area of about 435 square miles. Most of this area, about 429 square miles, is land. The rest, about 5.6 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Coffee County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Cannon County (to the north)
- Warren County (to the northeast)
- Grundy County (to the east)
- Franklin County (to the south)
- Moore County (to the southwest)
- Bedford County (to the west)
- Rutherford County (to the northwest)
Main Roads
Important roads that run through Coffee County include:
- Interstate 24
- U.S. Route 41
- U.S. Route 41A
Protected Natural Areas
Coffee County has several areas set aside to protect nature and wildlife:
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex Wildlife Management Area
- Bark Camp Barrens Wildlife Management Area
- Hickory Flats Wildlife Management Area
- Maple Hill Wildlife Management Area
- May Prairie State Natural Area
- Normandy Wildlife Management Area (part of it)
- Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
- Short Springs State Natural Area
People of Coffee County (Demographics)
The number of people living in Coffee County has grown over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 8,184 | — | |
| 1850 | 8,351 | 2.0% | |
| 1860 | 9,689 | 16.0% | |
| 1870 | 10,237 | 5.7% | |
| 1880 | 12,894 | 26.0% | |
| 1890 | 13,827 | 7.2% | |
| 1900 | 15,574 | 12.6% | |
| 1910 | 15,625 | 0.3% | |
| 1920 | 17,344 | 11.0% | |
| 1930 | 16,801 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 18,959 | 12.8% | |
| 1950 | 23,049 | 21.6% | |
| 1960 | 28,603 | 24.1% | |
| 1970 | 32,572 | 13.9% | |
| 1980 | 38,311 | 17.6% | |
| 1990 | 40,339 | 5.3% | |
| 2000 | 48,014 | 19.0% | |
| 2010 | 52,796 | 10.0% | |
| 2020 | 57,889 | 9.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2014 |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the census counted 57,889 people living in Coffee County. There were 21,646 households and 14,777 families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Coffee County in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 48,983 | 84.62% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 2,097 | 3.62% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 611 | 1.06% |
| Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 2,757 | 4.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,259 | 5.63% |
Events in Coffee County
The famous Bonnaroo Music Festival has been held in Coffee County every year since 2002. It's a big music and arts festival that brings many people to the area.
Famous People from Coffee County
Some well-known people have connections to Coffee County:
- Dustin Lynch, a country music singer.
- DJ Qualls, an actor in movies.
- Betty Sain, a horse trainer and breeder.
- J. Stanley Rogers, a leader in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
- Ally Walker, an actress.
Places to Visit
There are many interesting places to see in Coffee County:
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex
- George Dickel Tennessee whiskey distillery
- Old Stone Fort — an ancient Native American site and part of Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, located near Manchester.
- Short Springs State Natural Area
- Farrar Distillery – this place is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Communities in Coffee County
Coffee County has several towns and communities:
Cities
- Manchester (This is the county seat, the main town where the county government is located.)
- Tullahoma (Part of this city is in Coffee County.)
Census-designated places (CDPs)
These are areas that are like towns but are not officially incorporated as cities.
Unincorporated communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially part of a city or CDP.
Images for kids
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State Route 127 near Hillsboro
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Machine Falls at Short Springs State Natural Area
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George Dickel Distillery
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Downtown Manchester, Tennessee
