Manchester, Tennessee facts for kids
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Manchester
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Coffee County Courthouse in Manchester
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Location of Manchester in Coffee County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Coffee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.35 sq mi (39.75 km2) |
| • Land | 15.32 sq mi (39.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,212 |
| • Density | 796.97/sq mi (307.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
37349, 37355
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-45500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1292561 |
Manchester is a city in Tennessee, United States. It is the main city, also called the county seat, of Coffee County, Tennessee. In 2020, about 12,213 people lived there.
Manchester is part of the Tullahoma micropolitan area. This means it's a smaller city that is closely linked to a larger city nearby, Tullahoma.
Every year since 2002, Manchester has been the home of the famous Bonnaroo Music Festival. During this four-day event, the city's population grows to almost 100,000 people! Music fans travel from all over the country to camp and enjoy many different kinds of music.
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History of Manchester
A post office opened in Manchester in 1817. The city got its name from Manchester, a large industrial city in England.
Historians say that a small village named "Mitchellsville" was already in the area. But when Coffee County was formed, the new county seat was named Manchester. People hoped it would become a big industrial city too. This was because the "Little Duck" and "Big Duck" Rivers flow through Manchester, providing lots of water power.
Lonnie J. Norman, who was the mayor for a long time, passed away in 2020.
Geography and Rivers
Manchester is located a bit south of the center of Coffee County. You can find it at coordinates 35°28′24″N 86°5′8″W / 35.47333°N 86.08556°W.
Interstate 24 (I-24) runs through the northeast part of the city. You can get on or off I-24 at Exits 110, 111, and 114. Exit "112" was a special temporary exit just for the Bonnaroo Music Festival. From Exit 111, it's about 68 miles (109 km) southeast to Chattanooga and 65 miles (105 km) northwest to Nashville.
U.S. Route 41 (US 41) goes through the middle of town as Hillsboro Boulevard. US 41 runs next to I-24. It leads about 8 miles (13 km) southeast to Hillsboro and 5 miles (8 km) northwest to I-24 Exit 105.
Tennessee State Route 55 (SR 55) passes through the east side of Manchester as McArthur Street. It goes about 25 miles (40 km) northeast to McMinnville and 12 miles (19 km) southwest to Tullahoma.
Local Rivers
The Little Duck River starts where Hunt Creek and Huckleberry Creek meet. It flows through Manchester. Then, it joins the Duck River just west of the city. The Duck River eventually flows into the Tennessee River.
Both the Little Duck and Duck Rivers have waterfalls. These waterfalls are located within Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, just before the rivers meet.
The United States Census Bureau says that Manchester covers a total area of about 15.35 square miles (39.75 km²). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 316 | — | |
| 1870 | 500 | 58.2% | |
| 1880 | 438 | −12.4% | |
| 1890 | 621 | 41.8% | |
| 1910 | 963 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,114 | 15.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,227 | 10.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,715 | 39.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,341 | 36.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,930 | 67.9% | |
| 1970 | 6,208 | 58.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,250 | 16.8% | |
| 1990 | 7,709 | 6.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,294 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 10,102 | 21.8% | |
| 2020 | 12,212 | 20.9% | |
2020 Census Details
The 2020 United States census counted 12,213 people living in Manchester. There were 4,141 households and 2,582 families in the city.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Manchester, based on the 2020 census.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 9,572 | 78.38% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 482 | 3.95% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 213 | 1.74% |
| Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 626 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,275 | 10.43% |
Famous People from Manchester
- DJ Qualls: A film actor known for movies like Road Trip and The New Guy.
- Betty Sain: A well-known horse trainer and breeder.
- J. Stanley Rogers: A former leader in the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Places to Visit
- Old Stone Fort: This is an ancient Native American site, part of Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. It's right next to the western edge of the city.
- Great Stage Park: This is a huge outdoor space, covering 650 acres (2.6 km²). Since 2002, it has been the home of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Bonnaroo is one of the ten largest outdoor festivals in North America!
See also
In Spanish: Manchester (Tennessee) para niños
